Harsh truth about traditional self-publishing

The harsh truth about traditional self-publishing

Are you a writer passionate about publishing your book? Well, hats off to your determination and goals. It takes a lot of courage to commit to such a major task. However, have you asked yourself if you are going to publish your book through a self-publishing house? Your answer is probably, YES.

Because today's writers are not ready to wait for six months to a year to get a response from traditional publishers. Even most of the cases you know the answer- a big NO.


It is a huge accomplishment to self-publish your book, but it takes a lot of juggling. You have to write, edit, format, create, design, market, and promote your book, ALL BY YOURSELF. I am sure you are getting the idea that it is not a piece of cake. That’s a bitter truth you have to accept.

In recent time, more and more writers are opting for self-publishing in India and across the globe. But don’t are not getting the results they want from their book. It makes sense because when you take on so many jobs, your focus is divided. As a result, you are unable to give your best to each aspect, from writing to book publishing. Let’s take a look at a few of the rough truths about self-publishing in India.

1. Generating sales is tough It’s safe to say that stimulating sales is not a one-man job. If you want your book to be promoted on a large scale, you should let the professionals handle it. I know that you can try to spread the word about your book through platforms like Twitter, Facebook, Email, etc. However, the sales don’t go through the roof as the clicks on your posts might do.

2. Self-publishers don’t earn plenty You might have heard self-publishers bragging about how they make so much money? Don’t be tricked. A few might be earning big digits, but many are earning less than $1000-dollars. A survey of 1,007 self-published authors, which was recounted by the Guardian, found out that the average earnings were $10,000 per year. Unfortunately, half of those surveyed earned less than $500.

3. Editing and designing is hard If you were underestimating these tasks, let me correct you. Editing the content of a book is a job that needs to be well-done. Otherwise, readers will not continue reading it after noticing the typos and mistakes. Secondly, design of the cover of a book needs professional attention. It is said that “Don’t judge a book by its cover”. Truth is that this saying doesn’t work with books. Some book covers catch the eye of people while others don’t. A cover needs to be spot-on and attractive.

Conclusion Are you feeling overwhelmed by these bitter realities of self-publishing a book? Aw, I am sorry, but the sooner you realize the truth, the better. You should devote your time and energy to writing the book and maybe editing it if you want. Just don’t overwork yourself by deciding to self-publish the book. Let us take care of that. Avail our affordable and reliable publishing services. We wish you the best of luck for your writing journey and all future endeavors!