Why I’m Self-Publishing, Not Traditionally Publishing
A Short Reflection on My Choice to Self-Publish
I used to think it was traditional publishing or nothing. It was a dream for me to have an agent and find a traditional publisher.
For those with the time, potential readership, patience, endurance, “right” genre and message, extreme talent, following, and sensitivity to the marketplace, they earn their way there – God opens that door.
I genuinely believe shooting for traditional publishing is going to be out of the realm of the possible for me once I self-publish my memoir.
I’m okay with that.
Not as much widespread distribution (necessarily), but I’m willing to accept that reality if it means I deliver on and have been faithful to the burden God has laid on my heart.
I’m looking forward to self-publishing over the prospects of traditional, now. I can still produce a quality book that I will be happy with that will help others in the end. To me, it’s worth it. I’ve knocked on the doors to traditional, and they weren’t opened. I’ve decided to publish on my own, and I’m having fun learning the ins and outs!
I love my writing critique groups and the fact that we can have different methods of producing the art we are passionate about and arrive at the same goal just the same (a quality published book), and we don’t criticize one another for the ways we differ.
The support and encouragement are there regardless. ❤️
Shout out to my writing and self-publishing supports:
❤️Word Weavers International Critique Group
❤️Writers of Warrensburg, MO Critique Group
❤️Arnetta Jackson, Line-Upon-Line Editing Services
❤️Damonza.com Book Cover and Formatting
❤️Beta Readers (Linda Thomas, Angela Gardner, Judy Hagey, Mary Bell, Sharon Bailhe, Gale Chapple, NJ Olivieri, Linda Landers, Darlene Tischuk)
One Comment
Evelyn
I’m excited to see it in print!