Authors turn to self-publishing as big publishers look to cut costs

Speculative fiction authors increasingly embrace self-publishing as traditional publishers cut costs. At this year's Clunes Booktown festival in Victoria, up to two-thirds of participating authors were from genres like fantasy and science fiction. Sales of these genres have more than doubled since 2019, surpassing $50 million annually, signaling a significant market shift.

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