Rare-earth elements of various kinds are shown in small mounds on a surface.
Rare-Earth Elements Power China’s Economic Clout
Rare-Earth Elements Power China’s Economic Clout
Rare-earth elements of various kinds are shown in small mounds on a surface.
If you’re reading this, you’re all set, pradenr!
If I had capital, I’d start a dime-novel line right now. Obviously not carghing a literal dime for a novel. But say, somewhere between $1.50 and $4.00. It needs to be under $5.00 for a struggling housewife to not feel too guilty buying it for herself. (I know, because in real life that’s who I am. But for the moment imagine me a mogul; a capitalist; an entrepenuer of right daring spirit!)I’d use cheap paper. I’d use the same basic cover over and over again, just changing the title and author’s name. I’d pay small advances and generous royalties. I’d acquire only a certain kind of story: clean, thrilling, and ultimately happy, with a twist; think movies from the 30’s. I’d ignore the bookstores and sell these novels at grocery and drugstores. I’d advertise the line, not the individual novel or author. I’d try to own the distributor. And every novel in that line would always cost the exact same price, so people could budget for it. Also, I’d have a website where people could review the novels, talk about ongoing series and characters, and laud their favorite authors.The idea is that in this economy you want to try making money through vast sales of popular and dependable products, rather than through large profit margins and fashionable products. Also, an umbrella brand like this would be good for middle-of-the-road authors who can write good stories but are never going to be the Next Big Thing with their personal brand.I also have an idea for how newspapers can compete with the internet and how the short story market can be brought back.Dreamer that I am.(Word verification: holypec. Tee-hee, I’ve never had one that good before.)