I often talk with authors who want to pursue publication but worry about the sometimes-overwhelming odds involved in finding an agent and a traditional publishing house. Some of them turn to self-publishing, not because they want to self-publish, but purely because they’re overwhelmed by the odds. In the immortal words of Han Solo, “Never tell me the odds.” And don’t let them be the reason you change your publishing path. Self-publishing is a fantastic option for people who want to self-publish. People whose talents (and time) are a match for the process, and who want to become an author-publisher. Self-publishing isn’t a good decision for
Read more