Few things can be as frustrating for a budding author as trying to find a publishing house to accept a manuscript or listen to a pitch. Luckily, new publishing trends have made it easier for new authors to break into the industry. Self-publishing with independent book printers has become one of the most popular ways for new authors to release a first book or test the market. If you're looking for  a way to get the word out about your book, here are several reasons why you should consider self-publishing with an affordable book printing company.

Retaining Ownership Rights 

When you self-publish your book, you retain all of the rights to the book. This isn't the case with a traditional publishing model. If you want to have the freedom to set the pricing and profits, this is way to go.

Maintaining Creative Control

Self-publishing puts you in complete control of the design and development of your book. You get to decide how you want it laid out, how long it will be, what goes in it and how the whole thing looks. You even get to decide where you want it sold and how you want to market it. Writing is a creative field by nature, so why sacrifice your creative control if you don't need to?

This also means freedom to write books about special interests and local stories. Many publishers shy away from things like this because of the limited audience that can come with them. If you want to write about your town's history, a special interest that you're well-educated in or something that could be controversial, self-publishing provides you the freedom to do just that.

Speeding Up the Process

Working with a traditional publishing house is a lengthy process. In some cases, it can be as much as several months before your book is ready to go to print and hit the shelves. When you self-publish, you're eliminating much of the paperwork and approval processes, so you can have your book ready in weeks instead.

This also means you have the final say in how long the book is on the market. Unlike publishers who will only market your book for a certain period of time, with self-publishing, you can keep your book on the market, in print and marketed for as long as you want.

There are many advantages to choosing self-publishing with a book printing company over working with a large publishing service. If you're thinking about bringing your book to market, consider these benefits before you try to pitch to a publisher. For more information, contact a printing company, like Printing Industry Exchange, LLC.