“As someone who published my own first book in 2012 (only because I had attended a writers workshop by a larger publishing house and their message to all the aspiring authors was ‘build your platform’ and then maybe we’ll be interested in you) I find the comments about the hybrid and self-published authors to be a bit discouraging and divisive. Aren’t we all in this together? Sure traditional publishers have their prestige and many authors are able to build their platform or secure representation by an agent and strike gold. But for most that world will remain inaccessible. Now having written 5 books and having started my own concierge publishing company I am finding the service I provide (which my authors pay for) to be extremely rewarding for everyone involved. We produce the results of a traditional publisher in less than half the time and help our authors see how a book can serve many purposes. It can help them build an existing brand, open new doors, spread their message and enjoy writing and publishing without and added pressure. I even know of aspiring authors who will not ever consider self-publishing because of the snobbery of those who are traditionally published and look down on those who ‘do it themselves’. That’s so sad to me. So I do enjoy your banter and overall good nature (clearly here I am listening) but today on Episode 112 the discourse about the publisher who partnered with Forbes got to me. My thoughts - great business move!”
olearypublishing via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/27/19