Review: A Vibrant Voice for those who Self Publish
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 10 5, 2011
"The value of my work is between me and my readers." ~ Mike CooleyMike Cooley has written a rant about the struggles of an authors who is frustrated with traditional publishers. If the word "vanity press" gets you upset you will enjoy reading this book. If you have been rejected by numerous publishers you will find yourself agreeing with much of what Mike Cooley has to say. He also explains how when you publish your book yourself you can charge whatever you want. This is true when you produce a Kindle book at amazon but not so true if you publish with iUniverse. Some self-published books can be very expensive if they are print-on-demand books. Unlike publishing a Kindle book at amazon, a POD publisher is going to charge you a fee to produce your book. This book also has some good ideas about book covers and emphasizes that you should have your book edited. I have to agree with that although even editors can miss really important things. I like Mike's process and that he has a few readers give him feedback before he publishes. He also encourages readers to find their own voice. This is a refreshing book that won't take long to read. To your success as a writer!~The Rebecca Review