The publishers testify to an increase among those with aspiring author dreams.
Many more scripts are coming in than before and they trace the increase back to the past pandemic years.
- It is noticeable that people have found their creativity during the pandemic and that many have started writing, says publisher Gabriella Kjeilen.
What are people writing about?
- It's very different, but we've noticed a big increase in feelgood and romance.
We didn't get as many scripts like this before the pandemic, says Gabriella Kjeilen.
More work for publishers
With the increased interest in writing and hopes of publishing their own book, publishers have had much more to do.
For most people, it means too much to do in too little time.
- We are not a large business just because more people write.
In the clip, the publishers answer whether the trend of starting to write will continue.
Other ways to get published
If you are rejected by a publisher, there are other ways to go, says Gabriella Kjeilen.
For example, you can become a self-publisher and take care of everything about the publication yourself.
Another option is to turn to a hybrid publisher from whom you can buy publishing.
- Some publish on blogs as a series or print booklets and distribute to people.
Or it may be easier to publish your book as an e-book, says Gabriella Kjeilen.