Tuesday, September 25, 2012

The Big Question. To Indie or Not.


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?

·         Why do you self publish?

·         Is it for monetary gain?

·         Is it self-fulfilment?

·         Is it to see your name on an e-book?

·         What achievement or satisfaction have you received from self-publishing?

·         Do you feel competent to carry out all the marketing required?

·         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.

Thank you. :)

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