Aram Saroyan
Aram Saroyan — poet, novelist, playwright — has written a wonderful essay in praise of the “little book .” That short tome destined to become a beloved companion, one that can be read in a short time span, and yet delivers something meaningful and fulfilling.
The essay goes far beyond the love of books. At its core is a manifesto that urges writers to take charge, share their work, and not wait to be discovered. Rather, discover the many tools that are available to those writers who have a touch of the entrepreneur.
http://www.lrb.co.uk/blog/2010/03/11/aram-saroyan/in-praise-of-little-books/
Follow the above link to learn how Aram created a unique publishing event using Lulu.com.
Other authors have also turned to this online community. Last week it was reported that John Edgar Wideman also sees value in Lulu. The two-time winner of the prestigious Faulkner Award for fiction is now offering his collection of micro stories — Briefs, Stories for the Palm of the Mind — at the link below.
Why? In a press release, Wideman says, “Lulu seems to represent a very live possibility as the publishing industry mutates. I like the idea of being in charge. I have more control over what happens to my book. And I have more control over whom I reach.”
About Lulu: Lulu (http://www.lulu.com/) empowers anyone to publish and provides an open market for creators to sell and profit. Since 2002, Lulu has attracted more than 1 million creators from 80 countries seeking a more rewarding publishing option.
