Burnout is a very real phenomenon and I've been talking about it on panels way before Covid and the pandemic. When the pandemic hit, it hit so many really hard, and some(like myself) even harder. So now in addition to burnout, it's also deeper financial issues. It's not just the publishing industry that needs to have these conversations and have a conference to swap resources and gather together, it's everywhere. There is a reason I opted not to bother even attending NY Comic Con for the first time in 15 years this year. Im glad to see you bring up the topic of Burnout in your email newsletter Joe, but will the industry listen, and will they reach out to those who know how to find solutions?
I did love The Pram but I love even more the idea of a forum to discuss ways of shoring up publishing talent on all sides once again. It's something very near to my past couple years' reality, as more of the industry compresses or moves to unworkable back-end-only arrangements for all involved. I think it'd be a worthwhile and helpful--and necessary--conversation, the big question would just be how to get the right people to listen, care, and change.
Burnout is a very real phenomenon and I've been talking about it on panels way before Covid and the pandemic. When the pandemic hit, it hit so many really hard, and some(like myself) even harder. So now in addition to burnout, it's also deeper financial issues. It's not just the publishing industry that needs to have these conversations and have a conference to swap resources and gather together, it's everywhere. There is a reason I opted not to bother even attending NY Comic Con for the first time in 15 years this year. Im glad to see you bring up the topic of Burnout in your email newsletter Joe, but will the industry listen, and will they reach out to those who know how to find solutions?
I did love The Pram but I love even more the idea of a forum to discuss ways of shoring up publishing talent on all sides once again. It's something very near to my past couple years' reality, as more of the industry compresses or moves to unworkable back-end-only arrangements for all involved. I think it'd be a worthwhile and helpful--and necessary--conversation, the big question would just be how to get the right people to listen, care, and change.
Loved The Pram!
Love the "mental health in publishing conference "idea!
Love blurbs!
Love October!
(love is all you need)
Great article.
Love the Pram and went all out and bought it. Thanks for the link Joe. Have a wonderful and spooky Halloween.
I really enjoyed The Pram. Perfect creepy ending. How do you feel now that The Black Phone has Funko Pop figures coming out?
Finished The Pram yesterday- it was the breaking in story on my new Kindle. Thank you for sharing your words with us! Love from Georgia!