Hi Everyone,

  I writing an article listing the pros and cons of self-pub vs traditional publishing through a legitimate publishing house. I'm asking for basic information. NO exact numbers but truthful insight on whether or not the professional author trying to make a living is actually making a living with their writing career.

Below are a list of questions. If you have a moment and don't mind answering, I'd be grateful.

Thanks

Tara

To all my self-pub author friends, I've got a few questions. If you've got the time please email me at tara@taranina.com with the answers to the following:

1. What is the average cost spent per book in editorial fees?

2. How much of your time is spent formatting the book, prepping it to publish as in minutes, hours?

3. What is the average cost spent per professional book cover?

4. What is the average cost spent promoting each new release?

5. In truth, how much of a return on your investment do you actually see? Do you simply break even or are you actually making money?

6. How many hours are spent from start to finish on the self-pub process, obtaining a proper editor, picking the perfect cover, formatting for every venue, etc?

I'd greatly appreciate anyone who has a moment to truthfully answer these questions by posting their comments below.