To Publish or Not to Publish: This isn’t the Question
To publish or not to publish: This isn’t the question Serious writers are not asking whether to publish or not to publish. If a person writes, it is fair to assume they want their work in the marketplace. Therefore, the real debate centers on whether writers should choose self-publishing, follow a traditional path, or opt for a hybrid solution. Conversation and opinion abound in this debate, giving writers every reason to weigh their options thoroughly. Self-publishing path On this path the author might decide to start and operate an independent press or imprint. In essence the writer becomes their own publishing house using their personal name or by creating a formal business name. Writers cover the entire cost of bringing the book to market and assume the responsibility of getting the job done. Not that a writer couldn’t hire professionals such as editors, book cover designers, and others along the…
