J.R., I published four books the traditional way -- one through Wiley and three through McGraw-Hill. While I don't eschew the idea of going that route, my next book (one I'm working on currently) will be self-published. Other than needing an agent, everything you said about publishing traditionally was precisely my experience.
The real pain in my groin was that, even though I didn't own the copyright, I still had to live with extended timelines, etc., and I still had to market the book myself. Sure, the publisher got it into bookstores, but that was about it. (I wasn't one of the celebrity authors who got special attention.)
You're also right about self-publishing losing its stigma. It's a respectable route to take. Thanks for reminding everyone of these facts.
Hey Paul! Thanks for sharing your experience! I really appreciate your insights from a traditional publishing standpoint as it can be hard to write an article like this with the self publishing standpoint.
I am trying my best to build my writing into a whole business like your's. I'm trying to get the hang of Publisher Rocket because I'm sure that will help me find the right categories.
Yes, figuring out the categories and keywords are publisher. Rocket is huge. Something else I’m working on now. Is using that research to help me write books or come up with book ideas that will sell.
J.R., I published four books the traditional way -- one through Wiley and three through McGraw-Hill. While I don't eschew the idea of going that route, my next book (one I'm working on currently) will be self-published. Other than needing an agent, everything you said about publishing traditionally was precisely my experience.
The real pain in my groin was that, even though I didn't own the copyright, I still had to live with extended timelines, etc., and I still had to market the book myself. Sure, the publisher got it into bookstores, but that was about it. (I wasn't one of the celebrity authors who got special attention.)
You're also right about self-publishing losing its stigma. It's a respectable route to take. Thanks for reminding everyone of these facts.
Hey Paul! Thanks for sharing your experience! I really appreciate your insights from a traditional publishing standpoint as it can be hard to write an article like this with the self publishing standpoint.
Thank you for sharing your insights and experience!
You bet!
I am trying my best to build my writing into a whole business like your's. I'm trying to get the hang of Publisher Rocket because I'm sure that will help me find the right categories.
Yes, figuring out the categories and keywords are publisher. Rocket is huge. Something else I’m working on now. Is using that research to help me write books or come up with book ideas that will sell.
Hello sir, thank you so much for all your posts and especially for this . Wishing you continued success
Thank you!