7 Reasons to Self Publish

You have written a book and no one wants to publish it. Why would you do it yourself? Here are 7 good reasons to self-publish your own book - -

1. You design the cover. All trade publishers have their own designers and you have no control over what your book will look like.

2. You choose the title. The editor assigned to your book will choose the title and you have will have no input or control over what they choose.

3. You choose the price. You know who your readers will be and what they are willing to pay. You can afford to sell for a bit less than a trade publisher because you control the costs.

4. You decide how to market your book. You have to do your own marketing no matter how your book is published, so you might as well be marketing your own product.

5. You  know who your readers are and can make decisions based on this knowledge. Publishers don’t always ‘get’ your book or your audience.

6. You don’t have to wait a year or two for your book to be in print. You can have it in the hands of your readers within months (I don’t recommend weeks).

7. You make the profit. Instead of a small advance and even smaller royalties, you make all the money from your books.

It feels good to DIY and be in control of every aspect of publishing your book. Why not give it a try? Self Publishing in Canada: A guide to designing, printing and selling your book will help you every step of the way. Purchase your copy today. Available at any independent bookstore or through the website.

http://selfpublishing.ca