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Advantages and Disadvantages of Self-Publishing

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Self-publishing is a way for authors to get their work published without using a traditional book publisher. In some ways it is even better than traditional publishing, but it has downsides, too. Learn the pros and cons of self-publishing here Learn the pros and cons of self-publishing here. pros and cons of self publishing Gone are the days when self-publishing was viewed as a route for those who couldn’t hack it in the mainstream. On the contrary, even highly successful authors are choosing to self-publish their new titles today. Moreover, small indie presses are gaining steam on the industry big boys. According to a recent article, just a quarter of Amazon e-book sales come from titles published by the five largest publishing companies, while indie presses account for 45 percent of sales. The market has spoken, and authors are listening. Still, self-publishing is not without its challenges. Understanding the advantages and disadvantages of self-publishing over more tradi

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Amazon KDP: Complete Guide to Kindle Direct Publishing (Step-by-Step) Amazon KDP: Complete Guide to Kindle Direct Publishing (Step-by-Step) Written by Ajaz Ahmed Bhatt  Published on 2021-03-05 Amazon KDP has taken the publishing world by storm. For the first time in history, authors can self-publish a book with the click of the button – and Amazon Kindle Direct Publishing has made the process more accessible than ever. kdp guide In fact, it’s pretty easy to publish your book on KDP, which is why it’s caught on so rapidly, especially for those who found traditional publishing to be a roadblock in their author journey. Related: Self-Publishing vs. Traditional Publishing But, the process can be overwhelming – especially if you want to make sure you’re doing it correctly from beginning to end, from book formatting to book launch. In this complete guide to all things Kindle Direct Publishing, we’ll walk you through the process on how to publish a book using Amazon’s KDP, starting with how t