Independent Publishing Closing Its Doors

I received this email a few days ago. Sad news, really, but I knew it was coming. The sudden drop in titles was the beginning of the demise of Independent Publishing. I want to thank IP, too for the site was a good source of alternative income.

"After the execution of current orders, we will shut down the author platform and thus the business of Independent Publishing by the end of this month. This decision has been made on short notice and is now definite. The reason for the close-down is that the business model – despite rising sales figures since the beginning of the year – does not pay off for us any longer. Also the decreasing market prices conduce to the lack of success.

We would like to take this opportunity and thank you for your loyalty, your commitment, and your great texts in the last months and years. Furthermore, we would like to ask you to complete all texts still in process as usual. Naturally, your work will be paid as always. The last payment will be made on April 30th 2014, provided that credit is still open.

Nevertheless: All the best for you and your families – have relaxing holidays!

Your team of Independent Publishing"

I hope there will be another Independent Publishing, soon.