We’ve discussed previously the new, revolutionizing self-publishing model and how it is quickly changing the industry.
As one industry expert recently noted, “The traditional model for print publishing is broken.” He is right, it seems as though everyone has gotten a hand in the process between penning and publishing: agents, editors, and bookstores. That process not only bogs the system, it takes rights and royalties from authors.
Sure there are advantages there coming in the form of editors, distributors, and bookstores. A good self-publisher will include all of those details, but keep the author in the driver’s seat. What does that accomplish? It keeps authors one step closer to their prospective reader, and at the top of the royalty food chain.
Look for a self publisher that offers an e-book option as well as a quality published trade paperback and hardback option – that’s authors touching readers on every level. What author could ask for more?
Have fun. Keep writing.
Sincerely,
Karl Schroeder
Self Publishing Advisor 
Hello. I’ve recently stumbled across your blog, and I’ve enjoyed the sensible advice about self-publishing I’ve found here. It’s pretty clear to me that the old publishing business model, complete with it’s myriad middlemen, is quickly going the way of the Dodo bird.
I work for an audiobook company (redplanetaudiobooks.com) that hopes to do for audiobook self publishing what the better print on demand companies are doing for the written word. Feel free to check us out and see how our vision fits with yours.
Sincerely,
Toby Heidel