As the world sits in the lockdown due to the pandemic, there is more time in hand. People are frustrated with looking at the screens all the time, playing games, watching TV shows etc, let alone the advice of the doctors to reduce watching mindless TV to gain better mental health. People are now going back to the good old habit of reading.
Book industry is thriving like never before. The difference in today’s world is that authors are now looking to self publish their books with the help of reputed self publishing companies and not wait for the publishers. Self publishing means better incomes for the authors. The income of self published authors have grown according to the surveys.
As the publishing landscape is changing, many traditionally published authors are now choosing to self-publish their work. But before you do that, make sure you answer some crucial questions needed to understand this landscape better.
Self publishing means authors have control of their book, their royalties, and ultimately, their livelihoods. There are no gatekeepers like the literary agents or publishers blocking the path of the authors. Thus people get published bringing diversity and underrepresented voices to the table.
Traditional publishers have their cut when you get published through them. But self publishing means higher margins as you are holding the control. With each book sold, the author earns more. Here is how you need to start,
-
Write the matter and get a title for the book
-
Get the book edited and designed
-
Choose the right self publishing company for you which will also help you with distribution of the book
By self publishing, the author has a lot to gain. They have complete control over the publishing process. Thus the author is no more powerless before the publishers and the agents. It is important for the authors to have power to make decisions as they can then assure quality work on time and rightful payback of their hard work. With improved technology, the self-published authors have access to better quality printing and book distribution networks.
