Breakthrough in Publishing (Score 1)

The true innovation in the publishing world was getting Stephen King to write a "novel" that was less than 600 pages. Apparently the e-forum allowed him to get over his editor-phobia. On the other hand, it is somewhat encouraging to see the publishing industry make an attempt to engage in the new media. Maybe this will ultimately help authors who aren't traditional best-sellers, and who aren't promoted any longer by the publishers. Lastly, Katz, not all content needs to be shocking and provoking to be on the net. In fact, the net can benefit from hyper-pods that are thoughtful and reserved as long as they don't commit the greatest sin, which is being boring.