I was talking with a writer friend recently, and we got right into a discussion on conventional publishing vs. self-publishing. She’s been querying representatives like crazy. I’ve been doing self-publishing prep like crazy. She was surprised to find out I didn’t even bother attempting to get an agent or publishing contract that is conventional.

Why would I do such a thing? Why would I try and get a publisher?
I’ve done a great deal of analysis on the problem, and while both strategies have advantages, I decided going for best self-publishing services was a better option for me.

1. Follow your personal timeline

The original publishing timeline takes a zen-like amount of patience. Realistically, you’re querying some more, revising your query letter, and looking at a few months of querying agents. Once you’ve acquired an agent, she then needs to find you a publisher, which takes even more time and patience. Upon approval, the timeline for a publishing house is frequently two or one, or even three years. After all this, you’re not even guaranteed to have a book deal.

2. Command stage and your narrative

When you get picked up by a publishing house, you’re signing on the rights to your novel. It’s fairly possible that their editor can force you to change items you don’t wish to alter—including the title. You might have the freedom to choose where to draw the line when you hire your own editing services in Toronto. It is still your book.

3. Publishing house or not, you in charge of marketing your own work. It really changes, although yes, occasionally a publishing house helps out with PR and reviews. As of late, you’ll likely have to produce a marketing plan anyhow in the event you wish to impress to allow them to pick up you.