Self Publishing Give It a Miss

Self-publishing of your books?
They really are a bunch of crooks,
They have you think your approaching wealth,
But all you’ve done is fill your shelf
	
So keep your cash in your pants,
(If  an offers real, they’ll pay an advance,)
Why taste  the crafty self-publishing honey? 
To get in print, takes more than money
Copyright © | Year Posted 2015

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Maverick Avatar
July 24, 2015 at 1:52 PM
Well written Peter, a laugh and some good advice here..'
Amadore Avatar
July 21, 2015 at 11:39 AM
Wise advice, Peter.....if one wishes to hand craft a few examples of one's own work, by hand or by computer or by mimeo or other means of production, that is a fine and creative process; but, to engage a "company" to produce your "product" for a fee seems a little self involved and, perhaps, disingenuous to me. Keep your money in your pocket or find someone or some "company" willing to publish based on their support for the merits of the work.
Deremer Avatar
July 20, 2015 at 6:19 PM
I really liked your poem. It was real funny but true! I've had 2 books published and it cost a lot and they charge for every little thing.
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