Changing careers or just starting out in life can be equally challenging – especially for those embarking on what can be an ambiguous career such as writing. While there are certainly a great many people who truly enjoy writing, there are few who set out to make a career of it with total confidence. It is one thing to be able to write something interesting and entertaining, and yet another to be able to publish the work successfully.

Book publishing is a challenging prospect indeed, as it involves first getting a manuscript in the door of the book publishing houses with enough confidence that someone will actually take the time to read it and weigh in on its prospects. This process can take many, many months and in the meantime many writers are often not able to approach other book publishing houses until they hear from the first. Additionally, another obstacle to getting in the door of book publishing houses is the fact that many book publishers will not accept – let alone read – a manuscript from a writer who is not represented by a literary agent. Making the dilemma even more staggering is the fact that many literary agents will not consider writers who have not been published.

Luckily for those just starting out there is the option of online self book publishing – a method through which writers can upload their finished manuscript to a secure website; after which they can make choices regarding the printing of their book and ultimately decide how many books they want published and delivered.

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