Why Independent Publishing Still Matters

Mass self-publishing promised freedom. In practice, it delivered volume.

An endless stream of books optimized for algorithms, not for readers. Speed replaced intention. Quantity replaced meaning.

Independent publishing still matters because independence is no longer a financial shortcut. Today, it is a creative decision. A decision to slow down. To choose clarity over noise. To publish with intention instead of pressure.

At StudioMoreFolio, curation is not a limitation. It is a responsibility. Selection is a form of respect. Intention is what gives a book longevity.

A studio should act as a filter. Not everything needs to exist. Not every idea needs to be published. And not every book deserves attention simply because it was uploaded.

Independence today means saying “no” more often than “yes”. And that is where quality begins.