Self-publishing and You

You did it! You wrote a book! You slaved for months, years possibly…you’ve revised, and edited, perhaps you’ve even sent out query letters to no avail. However you reached this point, you’re now looking at self-publishing.

The Pro’s:

You are in complete control. Nobody can tell you to change anything you don’t want to, or to compromise on your work.

You set the price, and decide your royalties. There are a lot of different options out there, make sure you read and understand them all before committing.

There’s no waiting! This is a big one, for me anyway. No weeks waiting for an agent or publisher to get back to you, work on your own schedule.

The Con’s:

This is not a choice for the faint hearted. Self-publishing requires an extreme amount of work. You’re not just a writer when you self-publish. You’re also an editor, formatter, cover designer, and marketer. Some services are offered for all of these things, but if you’re not willing or able to do it yourself, it will cost money. Especially when it comes to marketing, you have to be willing to put the effort in. Even most publishers will require you to do a lot of self-promotion.

Next week: Building your fan base and author network!

Write on!

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