I’ve been considering self publishing for my book, but I’m not sure if it’s the right choice. Does it really offer more control and higher royalties, or are there hidden challenges that authors don’t talk about? How do you manage editing, formatting, and marketing effectively on your own? And what platforms or strategies actually work best for new writers? I’d love to hear from authors who have tried self publishing—what worked and what didn’t?
Is Self Publishing Really the Best Option?
You are right. Self-publishing does give you way more control and better royalties, but it also means you’re handling everything yourself, which can be overwhelming at first. Editing, formatting, and marketing take real time and often some upfront cost if you want quality results.