I mean no disrespect to those of you who have self-published... BUT! I've always been adamant about using a small publisher because it earns you more respect in the book world (to my experience at least), working with others produces a higher quality product (again to my experience) because someone else might be better at building cover art, editing, or marketing than you, and because any works at any level can be self published it doesn't look good for you if your book is actually good.
Am I missing something? All my self-published friends RAVE about how great self-publishing is. Someone told me it was cheaper than traditional. (It's not. I didn't bother to correct her.) Can an author make it to the big time being self published? I know The Princess Saves Herself In This One was a rare exception.
Again, I'm not trying to be rude! Just trying to gather the pros and cons.
Am I missing something? All my self-published friends RAVE about how great self-publishing is. Someone told me it was cheaper than traditional. (It's not. I didn't bother to correct her.) Can an author make it to the big time being self published? I know The Princess Saves Herself In This One was a rare exception.
Again, I'm not trying to be rude! Just trying to gather the pros and cons.