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Most of the rich and affluent and the famous and successful have their own books. You might not get rich but there is a chance to be famous by having your words published and read. The quickest way to get a book published is doing it yourself. Self Publish a book is easily done these days.

What’s self publishing?

1. Instead of going to a publishing company, you set up your own publishing company. You are the business owner and writer rolled into one.
2. You (as the publisher and writer) are responsible for all the costs of publishing the book.
3. You own all the rights.
4. You own the books that your printed.
5. You receive all the income from sales.
6. You are in complete control in editorial, design, printing, marketing, promotion and selling.

Who can help you in Self Pubishing?

Look for companies self-publishing company like AuthorHouse. According to it’s website, “Self publishing a book is much faster than publishing with a traditional publisher, which often takes a year or longer. If you follow AuthorHouse guidelines and submit in one of our preferred formats, your printed and bound book can usually be available for worldwide distribution within four months of the date we receive the manuscript.” Getting help from such companies would also mean that you are guided by author advocates who are serious about writing and publishing. Their Self Publish Process can help you reach your book publishing goals quickly from discounts on color publishing to marketing. You can get help while retaining complete control.

It’s easy to publish a book. It’s harder to write a book. As self publishing is so popular these days, we are likely to see more pulp fictions than bestsellers. So if you cannot write well, but has lots of knowledge and great experience to share, consider using a ghost writer.

Who will succeed in publishing his own books?

You will be successful if

1. Your book appeals to a niche market that is difficult for a mass-market publisher to reach.
2. You have a platform - you have earned a reputation as an expert in your field. Or you are a public speaker or has opportunity to reach out to a large network of people.

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