Mmastodon CultureBooks first seen 7 d ago, last 7 d ago, peak #3
Readers mourn authors who stop publishing
Original: There's an author I deeply love that's stopped publishing, and I go back and listen to her books often. It's sad, but I
A reader is reflecting on a beloved author who has stopped publishing new work, saying they return often to her audiobooks. They suggest many talented writers abandon their careers because they grow weary of a hostile world and a difficult publishing industry. The sentiment has struck a chord with other readers discussing why authors quit.
Why now: Readers are resonating with concerns about author burnout and the pressures of the publishing industry
Rank over time, top of the chart is #1. 4 snapshots from 7 d ago to 7 d ago.
Evidence
- There's an author I deeply love that's stopped publishing, and I go back and listen to her books often. It's sad, but I know tons of authors that could have given the world amazing stories but just became tired of navigating a hostile world and a hostile publishing landscape,… · WeirdWriter@caneandable.social · 20
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