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1.  Deadlines, Schmedlines…

My deadlines are self-imposed…sort of like my flexible rule about the acceptable number of days clean clothes may remain peacefully at rest in their basket.

2.  The opportunity to relentlessly stalk work closely with my super-talented illustrator…

I’m not sure this one would be on Kevin Richter’s Top 5 list. But, he has the patience of a saint and has agreed to travel this road with me one more time. Allow me to introduce our newest Dust Fairy, Absolutely Aggie.

3.  I can give my book away for free…

I don’t mean KDP Promotions. I mean I can give my book to any charity, school, library, or organization I choose. In fact, I started my own literacy initiative to get books to kids in need. Since November, over 30 authors have joined me to get books to kids in need!

4.  Even though I’m self-published, I get invited to “real author” events…

I love visiting schools. I recently had a Skype visit with my first group of out-of-state children, and it was awesome!

I am not exactly proud of it, but I did autograph a girl’s arm (seriously, I tried to decline, but she was eerily persuasive).

5.  I was able to find a high-quality Print on Demand service that did not suck…

I am really happy with the quality of my final product. It passed muster and earned the right to sit with “real” books in libraries and bookstores (it’s even on the shelves at our local Barnes and Noble store). Bonus-people, not related to me, actually bought copies of my book!

What things DON’T suck about your self-publishing story? I’d love to hear about your journey. Don’t be shy-leave a reply!

Posted by Michelle R. Eastman in amwriting, blogging, new author, Self-Publishing, writing Tags: #booknerd, #kidlit, #PBPiO, amwriting, author, blogging, children's book, children's picture book, Kevin Richter, kids' books, legend of dust bunnies, michelleeastmanbooks, picture book, rhyming picture book, self-published author, self-publishing does not suck, writing