FAQ –

What are the reasons I should self-publish?

There are many good reasons to self-publish your book. Here are six reasons why self-publishing may be perfect for you.

• Time
  Traditional publishing takes too long; most traditional publishers work on an 18-month production cycle. Choose to self-publish and your book could be ready for the market within three months.
• Your book-the way you want it
  A book is a reflection of the author. Self-publishing gives you complete control on the direction of your book. The decisions are exclusively yours and not limited by third parties with intentions and interests different from your own.
• Retain all rights
  As a self-publisher, you own all rights to your book. If you use a traditional publishing house, they will own all rights. If they lose interest in your book, you will not be able to print additional copies unless you purchase those rights back.
• Testing the market
  Because your book may fill a niche that has not been met, you can test the market by self-publishing. Find out how well your book will sell, and how successful it will be.
• A limited market
  Your book may appeal to a limited market and, therefore, may not be of interest to a large publishing house.
• Legacy
  Each of us has a unique life story to tell, complete with ordinary incidents, moments of brilliance, tragedy and humor. Your book is an expression of yourself and a great legacy to leave behind.

If I self-publish, do I still have a chance of getting a contract with a major publisher?

Yes, of course. In fact, many large traditional publishing houses now scour the shelves and the Internet for self-published books that could fit their publishing program.

Who are some well-known authors who have self-published?

Many amazing authors have chosen to self-publish at some time in their careers: Rudyard Kipling, Ernest Hemmingway, Margaret Atwood, Stephen King, Carl Sandburg, James Redfield, Mark Twain and Walt Whitman, just to name a few.