Going Through the Publishing Process Myself

by J.G. Rives
(Collierville,Tennessee, USA)

Self published, printing by Asian Pacific Offset

Yes, you are right. MOST self-published books - especially children's books - are blindly refused and unaccepted. In fact nowadays - if you are not a recognized author - it's hard to get in the door - period. HOWEVER, that being said - a very good book cannot be completely overlooked forever.

I never tried to get my book published by anyone else because I believed in my story and wanted to go through the publishing process myself. Furthermore, I didn't want complete strangers taking most of the money just for publishing rights (okay, I admit I had very little choice on the retail side :P).

It took three years of hard work and a good book, but I have now sold over 1,000 copies of Where Are My Christmas Presents? with no advertising other than awards, reviews, and word-of-mouth. Unfortunately, it takes a lot of grit and determination to peddle a self-published book, but I'm here to tell you that there are a few that are worth the effort and don't give up the dream!

J.G. Rives, Sterli Publishing.