The indie author “community” is actually made up of two groups with some values that align (writing and publishing without big-5 meddling) and some values that conflict (artistic expression vs. steady income). It might be hard to decide what's write for you.
In October, I had two clients release their books to outstanding success—relatively speaking.
Each author needs to decide what's right for them. But what I do like to specify is that there is nothing bad or even less about deciding to publish your own books. There are three very specific reasons for this.
Unless you’re very lucky, your fans won’t be as numerous as those who love Star Trek, but at least a few of them are just as emotionally attached. Having an emotional attachment means that sometimes they can take it personally if you flub a detail that had been established in a previous book. It’s a good problem to have. And a series bible helps prevent it.
Everyone has their own plan when it comes to writing. Maybe for you, it is your entire income and you don’t have the luxury of writing what you love. You have to write to market or you can’t make rent.
"If you didn't want him to read it, why did you write it?"
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