Write a Review: Have you self-published a book? Tell readers about your experience

Have you self-published your book? Was your experience what you expected or completely different? Better or worse? Share your self-publishing experiences with other About.com readers.

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In what format did you self-publish your book?*

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Did you try to find a traditional publisher?*

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Did the company properly prepare you for the process?*

How clear and thorough were your self-publishing company's representative and/or written instructions?

Was the cost of publishing adequately explained to you?*

How prepared were you for the self-publishing bottom line? For what costs weren't you prepared?

Were you happy with the finished book?*

How did the look and format of your final printed book or ebook differ from what you expected?

What advice do you have for others?*

What advice can you give to those considering self-publishing? What do you wish you had known about the process?

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