Writing
  Thought for the Writer's Day: Why
Should I Publish Online?
I was a teenager when I first found people
who self published their own material. I desperately
wanted to try it for myself but I never had the resources.
I do now. Now, I could publish a book at Xlibris
or Lulu, and I've
already published two books online. I can create my
own merchandise at CafePress,
too. Life is very good.
But anyone else can do the same, which prompts two
interesting thoughts:
- My work is likely to be lost in the noise
- It doesn't feel so good now that everyone is in
on the act
Getting lost in the noise is a challenge that we all
have to overcome. It's a genuine problem, but that's
no excuse; focus on quality and be persistent. You ought
to get noticed eventually, and you shouldn't be discouraged.
But the fact that anyone else can self publish, that
shouldn't be a bummer. It shouldn't affect your thinking.
As a kid I wanted to publish my own work. Now, I can.
That's all that matters.
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