A few of my writing friends are taking the self-publishing
route. It is something I have thought about but???
I am not sure I would feel the self-fulfilment and
achievement that I'd experience from being published by a traditional publisher. It's also self fulfillment in knowing you have delivered a story readers will enjoy, a story that readers will be entertained and satisfied. Therefore, I am asking INDIE authors, or those in the process of seeking this path, why are you self publishing?
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Why do you self publish?
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Is it for monetary gain?
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Is it self-fulfilment?
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Is it to see your name on an e-book?
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What achievement or satisfaction have you
received from self-publishing?
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Do you feel competent to carry out all the
marketing required?
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What marketing do you do?
As you can see, I have a few questions. So many writers are self-publishing
that I read the market is swamped with e-books. I have also learned that many
of these e-books are lacking the professional editor's touch.
I have had some feedback from writers saying, if their e-book sells well hopefully one of the traditional publishers will pick it up. Is this the reason writers self publish? This perhaps would be a reason for myself to self publish but will it give me the satisfaction I seek? I'd be very appreciative if you'd leave a comment, anonymous if you prefer.
I have had some feedback from writers saying, if their e-book sells well hopefully one of the traditional publishers will pick it up. Is this the reason writers self publish? This perhaps would be a reason for myself to self publish but will it give me the satisfaction I seek? I'd be very appreciative if you'd leave a comment, anonymous if you prefer.
Thank you. :)