Thanks for forwarding this article.
I understand your dilemma in "rappin' round' " self-publishing. You're not alone. It is interesting to watch the evolution of this phenomenon's status in the publishing world.
Originally called "vanity publishing" a nomenclature that was, and may still be, accurate (in some cases), it has carved out a legitimate and recognized tier for itself for unpublished authors, and established authors as well. To me, the concept has vastly exceeded its "vanity" phase and become simply a menu item in the vast array of commercial publishing services.
The advantages enumerated in the NY Times article are pertinent for all the authors I know, and know of. The higher royalties, the increased control, the extension of time applied to marketing, are all appealing features. And elimination of the stress and anxiety of trying to sell yourself and your work to an agent or publisher, and the time you save by taking over the job for yourself (you never get a rejection), seem true values to me.
The article helped me reach these conclusion. Thanks for thinking about us and passing it on.
Bill Hines
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