5 Reasons to Self Publish in November

As the end of 2011 approaches, you may be wondering if now is the right time to self publish your book. Well, here are five reasons why November is a great time to self publish.

1) End of year promotions – Many self publishing companies are getting in the holiday spirit by offering great deals on publishing packages and marketing options.

2) An early 2012 release – If you start the publication process now, your book will probably be complete in early 2012. The beginning of a new year is a great time to begin marketing a book.

3) The calm after the storm – For most people, November and December means rushing around to decorate, shop and entertain, but January and February are typically slow months. If you are start the publishing process now, you can take advantage of the after-the-holidays-calm and use the slow months to perfect your book.

4) Get an early start on your 2012 resolution list – Publishing a book is a common task on the New Year’s resolution list. By self publishing in November, you can get a jump start on your to-do list, and enjoy the satisfaction of completing a resolution in the beginning of the year.

5) An early Christmas gift for yourself – When we write and publish, we often think about the reader, but at the end of the day, publishing is also about the writer. It is a major achievement to write and publish a book. Give yourself the priceless gift of seeing your book in print this year.

ABOUT WENDY STETINA: Wendy Stetina is a sales and marketing professional with over 30 years experience in the printing and publishing industry. Wendy works as the Director of Author Services for Outskirts Press. The Author Services Department is composed of knowledgeable customer service reps and publishing consultants; and together, they all focus on educating authors on the self-publishing process in order to help them publish the book of their dreams. Whether you are a professional looking to take your career to the next level with platform-driven non-fiction, or a novelist seeking fame, fortune, and/or personal fulfillment, Wendy Stetina can put you on the right path.