How Can Writers Stop Paying the Major Retailer Tax?

Walter Rhein Podcast · Aug 23, 2025 · 6m

Thanks for the TIPS!I recently sent out a review of a small press book to my newsletter. I wanted to place a purchase link at the end, but I found myself conflicted. Major online retailers are the most convenient, but they run contrary to the ideology of independent publishing.People often say, “Inquire at your local independent bookstore.” But how practical is that? As for me, I don’t have an independent bookstore in my area. Even if I did, where are they likely to get the book?These days there are quite a few small publishers that use some form of print-on-demand technology. In fact, print…