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I haven't published a whole ass book, buuuuut given the description above, I would self-publish for a few reasons:
1) It is more immediate, which is great in terms of feedback + development.
2) Your book sounds somewhat niche, which is great, but might be harder to sell.
3) You'll probably learn about the sales/promo side of things (most writers hate this, but TBH it's how you have any sort of career).
4) Agents are a relationship like anything else, and it may take time to find someone who is a good fit.
5) It's not a forever commitment. You can always get an agent later if the mood strikes you.
You can 100% have a satisfying career self-publishing. Just don't break the bank. You should peruse Agents and Books on Substack, she has a lot of great insights into the industry!
May 6, 2024
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why should i wait around for editors and publishing companies and an audience when i can just print out my stories, fold them into a little zine, and put them in random places around a heavily populated area
Feb 22, 2024
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i love my profession, and there's always something new and weird and sometimes creepy about book design. I may hate the process sometimes, but that's more in terms of the content or in working relationships with people, rather than the overall design process.
...also i love books as a reader. And book sniffing is A-OK so long as they're not from the library, imo.
Jul 27, 2024
u shld bind ur own book, bc y not? I never heard someone say mass producing books is bad, but slowing down the process is so meditative
The vibe is sandy liang and small press books
Feb 11, 2024
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a brief moment of comfort in this cold corporate existence
Mar 7, 2025
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What happens behind the wheel is, frankly, none of my business. I'd rather spend my time picking songs/sipping coffee/taking in the scene.
Driving is so pedestrian.
Mar 21, 2024
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I swear to god this shit is too powerful. It doesnβt always work out the way I hoped but the win/loss ratio is definitely in my favour. We are social creatures. We like helping each other. Just do it. Ask me for something if you want. Who knows what Iβll say.
Jan 20, 2025