Self-publishing technology has reached a point where today’s writers have discovered that self-publishing gives them more options, more control and, ultimately, more success when it comes to getting their work published and their books sold. For many writers, self-publishing is the most logical choice when it comes to getting their story told.
Today’s authors are discovering that self-publishing offers the most realistic avenue in getting their work published. By choosing to self-publish with Zone Press, the author is assured of having input along every step of the book publishing process. Zone Press provides guidance and expertise in the book’s journey to print, and regular consultation with the author is encouraged and expected so that the project becomes a partnership.
Unlike traditional publishing where most authors—especially unknown or first-time authors—get lost in the shuffle and lose much control of the handling of the manuscript and production of the book, Zone Press provides authors the chance to monitor and oversee the work on their title from start to finish. And in self-publishing with Zone Press the author retains full rights to the book. So self-publishing combines the best of traditional publishing and do-it-yourself publishing: authors benefit from the knowledge of publishing experts (thus, they’re not faced with the challenge of learning the publishing business on their own) while maintaining control and ownership of their work.
Virtually anyone with the goal of seeing his or her work in print is a candidate to self-publish. It’s perfect for the first-time writer whose status as an unknown author is likely to get them rejected by larger, traditional publishers. Previously published authors are attracted to self-publishing for the control and speed-to-print that self-publishing can offer. Self-publishing is also ideal for enthusiastic writers with a compelling life experience to present or for people with a fascinating biography or memoir to tell or, simply, for folks who just want to self-publish a story to share with family and friends.
In today’s publishing world, most authors must accept the fact that the successful marketing and sale of their book depends almost entirely on the effort they put forth in promoting and publicizing their work. The major, traditional publishing houses can afford to actively promote only a very, very small portion of the titles they annually produce, so everybody else often gets overlooked or forgotten. Self-published authors choose to take full responsibility for the success of their book, knowing its destiny is directly related to the effort and work they devote to it.