C ）What if we release books episodically? https://youtu.be/vdqQyw49SIk?si=pPtJ9A7IOEdiDHak

1. What was surprising or interesting about the video?

Demonstrates the potential to redefine traditional publishing through serialized publishing and interactive reader communities. Amazingly, the author managed to increase the number of subscribers from 1,700 to 6,000 and revenue to nearly $20,000 by Posting new chapters and engaging with readers every week. This model is similar to the serialized novel publishing of the 19th century, proving that serialized publishing remains attractive and economically viable in the modern digital age. More interestingly, this approach not only increases revenue, but also increases reader engagement and loyalty, especially among younger readers.

2. What is the main theme of the video and what do you think about it?

It explores the potential of redefining book publishing through serial publishing and interactive reading. This model emphasizes closer interaction between authors and readers, promoting reader engagement and loyalty by offering new chapters on a monthly fee basis. This method not only helps authors earn a stable income, but also enhances readers' reading experience and emotional involvement, which is an innovation and supplement to the traditional publishing industry model. This trend reflects the transformation of the way readers and authors interact in the digital age, and also brings new possibilities for literary creation and cultural dissemination.

3. How does the topic of this video relate to what we're talking about in class?"

It focuses on the transformation of modern reading culture and the rise of digital publishing models, reflecting the impact of group interaction and technological change on cultural habits and consumption patterns in sociology. By providing real-time interaction and content updates, the serialized publishing model not only changes the relationship between readers and the work, but also promotes social interaction and reader engagement, which is closely related to sociological discussions about how technological innovation shapes the behavior of individuals and communities.

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