In the last post we talked about how so much of what we do is for the benefit – financial and otherwise – of people other than ourselves. We work hard to accomplish goals that will ultimately earn someone else money, earn others recognition, and achieve the objectives of companies that are not our own. Some things we simply have to do in the name of earning a living. But when it comes to working hard to achieve something that is a culmination of our own personal dreams, it becomes difficult indeed to turn the reigns over to someone else.

Writing a book is a good example of this, as writers who pour their hearts and soul into crafting a story, creating characters, and essentially living and breathing this alternate world, are often called upon to give up control when they turn the finished piece over to book publishers.

Traditional book publishing companies will then turn a finished manuscript into something that is marketable – whether or not these changes are in keeping with what the author originally had in mind for the story or the characters. And money earned on the book – while the author will receive a percentage of profits – will largely go to the book publishing house.

But self publishing allows for an alternative for writers who want to see their book through to the end of the road. Through self publishing options writers can learn how to publish a book for themselves – choosing the final version of the story that will ultimately see the light of day in book form and printing the book according to their specifications. With self publishing websites, writers can weigh in on everything from cover art to quantities of books printed; and in the end they will have the pride of knowing that they never sacrificed anything in their quest for publication.

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