Benefits Of Self-Publishing
So you've just finished writing your first manuscript and you think it's ready for the world.
Congratulations! Not many aspiring authors get to this point.
Your next step now is to publish it.
But you know how hard this part can be.
There is too much competition from veteran writers and if it's your first time, there's a slim chance you'll get traditional publishers' nod.
Even when you decide to hire an agent, it still won't be easy because even agents rarely work with first-time authors.
So what seems to be the solution?Try self-publishing.
Publishing your own novel may not give you as much prestige as having a mainstream publisher take on your work, but it's a good start.
A lot of these companies take notice of first-time writers after they've self-published good material.
Besides, there are many advantages to self-publishing, including the following: TIME To put it simply, self-publishing will have your book printed fast.
There are many self-publishing companies that allow you to do this.
They will automatically upload your work online and it can take as little as a month and a half for it to reach retailers.
This means you can have a clearer picture as to when you can expect your novel to be released.
When you are writing something that is significantly related to a particular time of the year, such as the opening of another school year or the anniversary of the September 11 attacks, you know just how to set your schedule so that your work is released in perfect timing.
CONTROL Obviously, when you self-publish your work, you only have yourself to make it better.
No need to deal with publishing company editors who can practically manipulate your work according to how they see fit.
They'll even get to decide what to put on your book cover.
These may feel synonymous with giving up your full freedom as a literary artist.
After all, the reason you write is because you have your own way of telling reality as you see it from your eyes, even when you've written fiction.
To have someone else take that freedom away is defeating the essence of your artistry.
PROFIT Remember that if a publishing company decides to publish your work, it's theirs and they'll only pay you about 10% in royalties from your book sales.
And if you have an agent, that 10% will even be entirely yours.
With self-publishing, everything your book earns is your own.
Congratulations! Not many aspiring authors get to this point.
Your next step now is to publish it.
But you know how hard this part can be.
There is too much competition from veteran writers and if it's your first time, there's a slim chance you'll get traditional publishers' nod.
Even when you decide to hire an agent, it still won't be easy because even agents rarely work with first-time authors.
So what seems to be the solution?Try self-publishing.
Publishing your own novel may not give you as much prestige as having a mainstream publisher take on your work, but it's a good start.
A lot of these companies take notice of first-time writers after they've self-published good material.
Besides, there are many advantages to self-publishing, including the following: TIME To put it simply, self-publishing will have your book printed fast.
There are many self-publishing companies that allow you to do this.
They will automatically upload your work online and it can take as little as a month and a half for it to reach retailers.
This means you can have a clearer picture as to when you can expect your novel to be released.
When you are writing something that is significantly related to a particular time of the year, such as the opening of another school year or the anniversary of the September 11 attacks, you know just how to set your schedule so that your work is released in perfect timing.
CONTROL Obviously, when you self-publish your work, you only have yourself to make it better.
No need to deal with publishing company editors who can practically manipulate your work according to how they see fit.
They'll even get to decide what to put on your book cover.
These may feel synonymous with giving up your full freedom as a literary artist.
After all, the reason you write is because you have your own way of telling reality as you see it from your eyes, even when you've written fiction.
To have someone else take that freedom away is defeating the essence of your artistry.
PROFIT Remember that if a publishing company decides to publish your work, it's theirs and they'll only pay you about 10% in royalties from your book sales.
And if you have an agent, that 10% will even be entirely yours.
With self-publishing, everything your book earns is your own.
