The top ten reasons to self-publish infographic just came out. Guy Kawasaki is behind it as he recently published a new book called APE, which stands for Author Publisher Entrepreneur. It’s a terrific presentation of why self-publishing really is the way to go these days for anyone who wants to get a message out into the universe.
Having now self-published three books, one of my own and one of my daughter’s and her best friend, I can confidently say there is nothing more satisfying than getting a book up for sale through the self-publishing process!
Warning: While self-publishing is VERY cool, it is NOT a simple process. There are many moving parts involved and plenty of places to make mistakes. If you want to learn more about how to self-publish, be sure to check out this self-publishing program.
The Top 10 Reasons to Self-Publish List
Here are the top ten reasons to self-publish, according to Guy Kawasaki, in list form:
1. Content and Design Control
2. Time to Market
3. Longevity
4. Revisions
5. Higher Royalty
6. Price Control
7. Global Distribution
8. Control of Foreign Rights
9. Analytics
10. Deal Flexibility
The Top 10 Reasons to Self-Publish Infographic
Here is an infographic that lists the top ten reasons Guy says to self publish, along with more detail about each reason:
Other than these top 10, can you think of other reasons to self-publish?
