Publishing is not what it used to be:

The Relationship between Content providers and publishers used to a lot more one-sided. Publishers and Distributors have traditionally always had the leverage on new content providers and writers who don’t have a proven track record. Many writers, musicians, and artists in general would have to give up the majority of their financial stake in their product just to insure it would enter the proper traditional distribution channels, because of the investments required to have products physically produced, and distributed to brick and mortar establishments which would also then take a cut of the bottom line.
As a young entrepreneur the digital age is a tremendous benefit to young writers, musicians, game developers, film producers, and any artist in general. The digital age has a given the content providers and creators the power to monetize and produce their products on a variety of digital mediums which have proven quite effective with consumers even preferring digital content on the many devices they utilize daily from smartphones, to tablets, to e-readers, to their computers, and even new smart televisions, and gaming consoles. The possibilities are now not just endless, but expanding every day. Entrepreneurs and Artists alike now can just as effectively if not more effectively market and distribute their products through the likes of Itunes / Apple TV, Amazon (create space), You Tube, Pandora, Bit Torrents, just to name a few. These channels can market and distribute content efficiently maximizing profits and allowing to even offer lower prices, because there are no added costs of production, materials, and companies taking a cut at each level of the supply chain.
Entrepreneurs now only need to worry about small fees for certain channels like Amazon and Itunes, or they can utilize free channels like Vimeo, Youtube, Film Buff, Hulu, Meta Café, and Pandora, and can even generate additional ad revenue through such mediums, as well as create a greater presence for you personal brand.
The digital age is creating many opportunities for young creators and entrepreneurs and will continue to become a greater opportunity as long as you know how to monetize such content and manage consumers expectations.