I recently read an article about self published authors, authors who presumably couldn’t get their books published any other way. The author of this article furthermore went on to explain that for some self publishing is about personal accomplishment and self satisfaction, sometimes just the opportunity to beat the nay-sayers. He put together a list of several accomplishments to let self published authors know that despite what others say….”You win… you made it!”

You finally have a printed book of YOUR work in your hands

You can finally get across the thoughts you have been thinking for years

You get an interview with the local paper as a “published author”

You get interviewed by a local radio show and people can call in and ask questions (half is correct!)

You gift wrap a copy and give it to your mother and watch her unwrap it

You overhear co-workers talk that you are a published author

Readers ask when the next book in the series will be out

You realize you have sold enough books to pay your printing bill (Oh I WISH…to God’s ears!)

Your local library buys two copies of your books

You start thinking about other books to write

Your dad tells you how proud he is that you dedicated the book to him

You speak at a club or event about your book

You send a book to your mother-in-law

The author lists 26 points to let you know “You win, you made it!”

I am only listing 13 so I guess that means I am only my way, but almost doesn’t count except in horseshoes and hand grenades!