by Shelt Garner
@sheltgarner
First, let me get some things out of the way. I totally validate people who self-publish. You do you. Second, I tend to find people who self-publish to be a lot like introverts — both won’t shut up about their lot in life. (Wink.)
I mean, extroverts have just as many problems as introverts, but we don’t talk about them.
Anyway, the key thing about not self-publishing is I have not only a huge fucking ego but a chip on my shoulder. I’m a strong believer in reach for the moon and you just might fall into the stars.
But having said all that, there are some basic things I have to admit to myself — by trying to get traditionally published, there is a pretty good chance I will NEVER GET PUBLISHED. I say this with the weight of being a “late bloomer” hanging over my head.
Not only am I old to be just an aspiring novelist, I also have a long, well documented history of being something of a drunk crank. So, lulz?
But I’ve made up my mind. I would rather never get published than self-publish. That’s what I’ve decided and I’m sticking to it.
