E-book publication? How do you go about it?t Is it better/cheaper than an Agent?

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10. There are new gatekeepers, though. It's a whole new industry.

The mainstream publishing houses are getting on board because they see a market, but they're pretty good because they have a reputation to uphold. I actually paid for a review with Kirkus, which has an indie review section now, but they say absolutely up front that you get what you get and they don't sell good reviews.

I not only got a star review, I was asked to do an interview. I also took First Place in Mainstream/Literary Fiction in Writer's Digest's Self Published Books Competition. It's continuing to pay off.

So I wouldn't discourage anyone who has talent and wants to go that route, just let them know that there are specific ways to separate yourself from the folks who are less adept.