Self-publishing

Lately self-publishers have been getting a lot of flak. Opponents of self-publishing say opening the market to anyone floods the industry with sub-par material. As a self-published author of a New York Times Bestseller, I can safely say this isn’t always the case.

I decided to self-publish Crosley because I didn’t want to turn my book over to a big publishing company that would edit my work into something less than what I envisioned.

If you’re going to self-publish, do it right. This goes for authors thinking of self-publishing and self-publishing companies.

Authors: Look for a straightforward company that genuinely cares about your project, instead of a mass-production book factory. Take your time finding the right self-publishing company, but once you do, trust them. Don’t skimp on services that can make your book better. If you want to help end the stereotype of self-published books, make sure you’re contributing to the industry by producing a book of quality.

One self-publishing company that exemplifies these values is Columbus Publishing Lab. Based in Columbus, Ohio, Columbus Publishing Lab employs a business model based around transparency and quality. Companies like this give self-published authors a chance to succeed.

Find out more about Columbus Publishing Lab here.

The publishing industry is changing whether big publishing companies like it or not. For the first time, authors have the opportunity to become successful without a publishing contract.

I’m not saying every self-published book has the potential to become a bestseller, but talented authors who take the time to seek out an honest, professional self-publisher certainly stand a better chance.