One of the big decisions for you to make as you write your book is to consider whether you want to find a traditional publisher for your book or self-publish.
Until a few years ago, authors considered self-publishing only after being turned down by traditional publishers. Times have changed. Because publishers now shift much of the business and promotional responsibilities to their authors, all of them must be active participants in order to succeed. Combine this reality with the technical advances and sophisticated resources that are currently available, and you can see why self-publishing is now the method of choice for many authors.
Whether or not it is the right decision for you depends on a number of factors. Here are a few of the trade-offs for you to ponder:
1. Royalty vs. direct revenue
