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Self-publishing: What to do?

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Ebook? Print book? Both?

As you might expect, there are a number of advantages and disadvantages in publishing one or the other type of book or both types.  For that reason I compiled this comparison list.  It shows the pros and cons for print books and ebooks.  I’m sure there are many more bullet items that can be added under each header, but these are the major ones to my way of thinking.

Ebooks: Plus

  • Less expensive covers

  • Faster publication cycle

  • Instant global distribution

  • Instant download and availability

  • No book production costs

  • Author gets higher percentage of sales revenue (on a lower book price)

Ebooks: Negative

  • Some readers don't like e-readers and prefer to read a print book

  • Some ebook seller sites are reader-hostile in that they are difficult to navigate

  • Difficult to sell at book fairs and other personal appearances

  • Book prices will generally be much lower than print book prices resulting in lower revenue per sale

Print: Plus

  • Can be given as gifts to family and friends

  • Can be sold at book fairs, etc.

  • Bookstore sales possible

  • Library sales possible

Print: Negative

  • More expensive cover

  • Slower distribution

  • Distribution may be restricted geographically

  • More expensive production costs

  • Distributor sales suck up almost all the revenue leaving little for the author

  • Book store returns can be a problem

As you can see from the list, ebooks and print books do have significant differences. As a self-publishing author, you'll have to make a business decision on this issue.


There is a lot of valuable information on self-publishing at https://www.hankquense.online/self-publishing


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