Friday, July 20, 2012

Nigia Imagines...: Self publishing boosted by Penguin? Buys Self-Publ...

Nigia Imagines...: Self publishing boosted by Penguin? Buys Self-Publ...: Indie Author News: News: Penguin buys Self-Publishing Company for $11... : Penguin buys Author Solutions, Inc. for $116 million in cash. P...

Self publishing boosted by Penguin? Buys Self-Publishing Company for $11...

Indie Author News: News: Penguin buys Self-Publishing Company for $11...: Penguin buys Author Solutions, Inc. for $116 million in cash. Penguin takes leading position in fast-growing self-publishing market. ...

I'm not sure what to make of this. I personally don't want to self publish because I feel it's difficult, confusing and takes a HUGE amount of time and energy. It was hard enough working with a small press were I'm nearly promoting my stuff alone while writing my next novel at almost every waking moment. But I love hearing about folks that do self publish and do it well.  I adore Penguin and think it maybe a great move for them but wonder will become their true focus.