You can do it!Self publishing is here to stay. Consider this statement from Kelly Galagher, former Vice-President, Bowker Market Research, “What was once relegated to the outskirts of our industry—and even took on demeaning names like ‘vanity press’ is now not only a viable alternative but what is driving the title growth of our industry today.” Myth #1: Self publishing isn’t main stream. Estimates are that more than 400,000 titles are being self published this year (some estimates are much higher). This position isn’t true anymore. Every year the numbers grow. 
Myth #2: My product will be second class. The truth is a poorly written book, will not be successful, no matter how it is published. If an author takes the time to work with competent editors, designers, etc., they can create a quality product. A quality cover sells a book the first time. Quality writing and editing will sell it again and again. Myth #3: I can’t get traditionally published if I self-publish. False. Self-publishing can prove to traditional publishers that an author has what it takes to create a platform and sell books. In fact, Jane Freidman, the former publisher of Writer’s Digest, wrote about this on her blog. She contends that self publishing is not the nail in the coffin for your career. Did the book make an impact? Did it gain a following (or increase your tribe)? Did it sell; make a splash; cause others to notice it or gain the attention of other opinion leaders? If the author can quantify these questions, then so can publishers and marketers at the traditional publishing houses. To quote Friedman, “…no agent, and no publisher, is going to turn away a project where they see potential to make money.” Myth #4: I can’t get my books into bookstores if I self-publish. This is false. National distribution is available for those who want it, and can create the demand that it takes for books to move through traditional retail stores. The bigger question is whether or not national distribution is right for you. Myth #5: Self-publishing is too expensive. Compared to what you might give up with traditional publishing, self-publishing is not expensive or hard. It does have a learning curve, but there is a lot of good advice out there to help. We want to help!
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5 Myths About Independent Self-Publishing
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