Speaking as a working filmmaker - yes, you have hit the nail on the head here (and it's a real pity your comment's currently at the bottom of the thread). Self

Speaking as a working filmmaker - yes, you have hit the nail on the head here (and it's a real pity your comment's currently at the bottom of the thread). Self-published novels are doing a bit better than the other media at matching output to demand. That's partially because of a faster feedback loop, partially because Amazon are smart cookies, and partially just because they need to earn back a lot less to be profitable. I'd be interested in talking more about this issue, actually - my email address is in my HN user info.