If there is one lesson I’ve learned in my journey to publishing my first middle-grade novel, Changeup, (now available in hard back on Amazon at Jean Marie James book), it’s that there is no such thing as “Self Publishing.”
It takes a great deal of support (and patience!) from those who know the ins and outs of publishing; artists and designers, editors, printers, and those knowledgeable about the latest and ever changing technology, to successfully publish a book without a traditional publishing company.
I have relied heavily on someone from every category and I’m very thankful for their help. It is far more accurate to refer to this process as non-traditional, or even better, alternative publishing.
