I think a key ingredient in any of the methods you mentioned is editing… When you get someone else as a publisher, they make sure the work is well edited. If you self-publisher (POD or e-book) or start your own company, _you_ have to be sure to engage an editor.

I was fortunate to find a local semi-retired writer/editor to help me with The LinkedIn Personal Trainer.

steve

Darlene McDaniel told me about your series. I just self published my first book entitled “Shift Change.” It’s the first in a series. It’s a book of encouragement and solutions to the many issues that law enforcement officers and their families face. It wasn’t easy, but, I found myself writing everyday until it was done. When you “really” have a passion for something, it’s hard not to write. (just my opinion)There were days when I had to pull my car over to the side of the road and jot down a few notes because I had just thought of another idea for the book and I didn’t want to forget it. Check out my blog (www.shiftchangeproject.blogspot.com) and my book’s website (www.shiftchangeproject.com) Keep up the good work! You’re helping more people then you probably realize.

Eugene Fields, Jr.

Anita

- j

LOL! Just went over to read your post. Hope you’re recovering wholeheartedly from it

And for the others: DO read Anita’s post.

Karin H.

OK, here’s what I mean to say…check out my blog (www.45things.com) and read “A Recovering Amazoniac”…this is an IMPORTANT part of publishing a book that ALL authors need to be aware of….