The Benefits Of Self Publishing



by Harvey Warner


The best way to publish your book might be through self publishing. You may not be aware of it, but self publishing actually has several advantages.

First, and most important, self publishing places you firmly in control of your book. When someone else is paying you to publish your book then they make many decisions regarding the editing of the manuscript, the cover, the title and the marketing that can impact not only how well your book will sell but also how it will be received by the reading public.

Another plus of self publishing is that it's faster than traditional publishing. It could take years before you can find a publisher who is interested in buying your work and before you can settle on a contract, it would take more time. All in all, it's a long time to wait.

All the profits from your endeavor will also be retained thanks to self publishing. While you may have to put some money up front (depending on the method you use to self publish your book) you will not have to wait for months or years to see income as a result. Most publishers only pay royalties once or twice a year and then those royalties are only a small percentage of the book price. If your book is self published, then everything you earn is pure profit once you have covered any publication costs.

Finally, it cannot be overlooked that self publishing offers you an opportunity to break into print that might not be otherwise available. It's a fact that traditional publishing is highly competitive and a lot of worthwhile authors and manuscripts can't find a publishing home but still, there may well be a receptive and eager audience for that book.

It should be noted that self publishing may not be for everyone. If your manuscript still requires some polishing or if you are still struggling with your voice and writing, then you should ask for the assistance of a critique group or professional editor and continue working on your book. Self publishing a book that is not yet ready for publication could be a costly mistake. But if your manuscript is well received by several critical readers and has been polished, then you should at least consider self publishing your book.

Thanks to modern technology, self publishing is easier and less expensive than it has ever been before and it also offers you the advantages of complete control, faster publication, as well as higher profits. As a writer, self publishing could be your big break.




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