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Is the Stigma of Self-Publishing Finally Gone?

Today’s guest post is by blogger Ben Galley, and he’s writing on a topic that is hot right now. Check out his insights and feel free to share your thoughts in the comments.

It’s a sad truth, and one that is almost immediately apparent to most, that self-published works can be immediately dismissed due to their origins. From readers, to blogs, to bookshops, the word self-published is often greeted with a grimace and a groan. Some of you may not have experienced this yet, but I guarantee you will in time. But why is this reputation such a notorious one? And, more importantly, what can we do to escape it? Continue Reading…