No Shame In Self-Publishing

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@shaylaleeraquel #Selfpublishing = privilege, not backup plan! #authortok #indieauthor #writertok #selfpublished #authorsontiktok ♬ Where'd All the Time Go? - Dr. Dog


And I wish more Writers would see this point of view. Being self-published is nothing to be ashamed of. Kindle Direct Publishing (KDP), IngramSpark, SmashWords, Draft2Digital, and many more places offers ways to get your books out there. 

Traditional Publishing is a nice way to go but it takes a lot of work including getting an Agent, Beta and Alpha Readers, Editors, and so much more. 

Vanity Publishing is nothing to be ashamed of either including if you have the money to go towards it. Not many Authors recommend this because it is a challenge. 

My point is no matter where you choose to go there is no right or wrong answer but self-publishing shouldn't be a bad thing or last resort because you can't get with a traditional publisher. I am a self-published Author and I am proud to be part of such a huge community that is accepting and wonderful. I am very privileged to be self-published as should many.

♥ Amber 

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