By [http://ezinearticles.com/?expert=June_Ahern]June Ahern

I signed the contract yesterday to self-publish my first fictional novel, one that I had patiently attempted to find an agent or publisher to see its worth. Alas, it was not to be in my time frame of patience thus I forged on to self publish.

I just uploaded the manuscript, bio with picture and the book cover. They’ll get back to me. Them - those I found on the web after a haphazard search. That path to finding the “right” POD company has been a journey of - duh? how? should I?, oh no! now what? - and finally, oh, what the heck.

Once, I read on a Writer’s Forum where one person wrote, “Self-publishing authors only do to stroke their egos.” And I say, so? The majority of artist need a stroking of the ego as it can help to validate one’s art and worth. He continued, “If their work was any good an agent would have picked it up.” No. Even agents will tell you this isn’t so.

So, I stroke on, patting my back while telling myself, “Publish this story. It’s worth it. It’s good. Your mother told you it is.”

Anyway, I admit that my fictional novel isn’t to enlighten the world or be the world’s best seller. It’s a fun, touching piece of my imagination. I like the story, my people will like the story or at least, as one client said if she doesn’t, she’ll comment with, “Well, at least you fulfilled your goal” pulling a line from me, her life coach. And, to those who say, “Some authors take 10 years or more to bring finish their books” I say, the earth is spinning faster - so, to you, new authors and wanna be authors, I say, go for it. Follow through. Do it right, hire an editor and proof reader. Don’t, just don’t spend a lot of money on your first edition.Order the amount you believe you can sell and then stretch your goal a bit, and order a few more. There’s always the cashier at your local 711 and gas station. If nothing else you’ve got your Christmas gifts already.

I took a risk - I stretched my vision - out - further - like walking the plank while pulling the wrist free from the tied ropes. It is like walking down a dark alley after mid-night and repeating, “I ain’t afraid of no ghosts.” Good luck, new self-published authors!

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