In a few months, I will be ready to self-publish my spirituality book. I would like to publish the book as soon as possible, but some people have suggested that I delay publication while I attempt to get reviews in Publishers Weekly, Library Journal, Booklist, Kirkus, and others. Because these publications review only unpublished books, and because it often takes them three months (or longer) for them to review a book, I would have to delay publication of my book by at least three months. And then there would be no guarantee that I would even receive a review. On the other hand, I've heard that a good review can sell thousands of books right off the bat.
What do people advise? Is it worth delaying publication by several months in the hope that I receive a favorable review??
What do people advise? Is it worth delaying publication by several months in the hope that I receive a favorable review??
