Although self-publishing is not a new phenomenon, dating back to the 18th century, it has transformed during the internet age with new technologies and services providing increasing alternatives to traditional … See more

1. Stigma. Self-published books still have to combat prejudice due to the lack of gatekeepers to ensure quality.
2. No physical presence. Traditional publishers distribute their books to high street bookstores on a sale-or-return basis, which is … See more

While most self-published books do not make much money, there are self-published authors who have achieved success, particularly in the early years of online self-publishing. The number of authors who had sold more than one million e-books on … See more

In self publishing, authors publish their own book. It is possible for an author to single-handedly carry out the whole process. However increasingly, authors are recognizing that to compete effectively, they need to produce a high quality product, and they … See more

Early examples
Historically, some authors have chosen to self-publish. Successful examples are John Locke, Jane Austen, Emily Dickinson, See more

1. Speed. In traditional publishing, an author must first find an agent, then the agent must find a publisher, then it may take a year or more for the book to go through editing and be allocated a 'slot' in the publisher's calendar. With self-publishing, it is … See more

In order to be purchased by a customer, the completed book must be hosted on a publishing platform. Amazon's Kindle is the largest of these but there are others.
Apple
Apple sells books via its App Store which is a digital … See more