There are many reasons why people consider self-publishing over the traditional route and this was covered in this post.  A further investigation of self-publishing may be needed for the potential author to understand the ins, outs, and type or self-publishing available to them.
The key distinctive characteristic of self-publishing is the absence of a traditional publisher.
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For many authors just starting out, it can be a confusing and overwhelming decision whether to self publish a book or to seek out a traditional publishing house.
When it comes to publishing most people think of traditional publishing where the author completes a manuscript, writes a query or proposal, and submits it to a publishing [...]

Getting your book published is not an easy feat. Very few get published the first time they submit a piece and even fewer actually complete their manuscripts for consideration. Publishing can be intimidating to say the least, but there are some keys that you need to help you get your book published. While these keys [...]

Poetry they say is an extension of your soul, a pouring of your spirit. All that is within you is expressed in words, be it love, pain, sorrow, care, etc. It is a great way to express oneself, if you have the talent to do so. There is a great difference between writers and poets. [...]