Class Distinction Between Authors

It's a sticky wicket to be sure, but class divisions are still very evident in the publishing industry. It's like the 'funny' uncle no one wants to talk about.

Today, I visit Raelyn Barclay where I discuss the classes and whether the lines are beginning to fade. Although some writers do have a snooty disposition about their place in the hierarchy, most don't give it a second thought. 

Like the women's movement and race relations, people eventually realize that we're all just folks. Just because an author made a ten million dollar deal doesn't make her any better than the author next door. More successful, yes. But not necessarily a better writer.

I think it's the industry itself that's plugging us into pigeonholes, perhaps to secure their own futures. The verdict's not clear on that yet, but that's my suspicion.

Stop by Raelyn's and voice your opinion. I'm curious to know what you think of class distinctions and if I'm the only one who noticed them.

As with all my stops, I hope you add yourself to each host's follower list.