In reply to Gordon Stainforth:
Thanks, Gordon — that means a great deal.
Regarding my editorial business, I already have three prolific clients who will be sending me work at regular intervals, and am in talks with several more. This is a crucial stage in building up my portfolio of experience and getting clients on board. Fortunately I have a lot of contacts.
Regarding my writing, seeking an agent and a traditional publisher is certainly something I haven't ruled out, but I no longer see trad publishing as 'better' than self-publishing — they're just two different routes to the same end. I would have to give up a great deal of freedom and make many other compromises to become a traditionally published author, and I'm not sure I would end up earning any more.
I am, however, hard at work on a new book and will be issuing second editions of my existing titles in the near future (with new covers!) I will be using a different printing firm, too — IngramSpark, who can give me 55% discounts. This will give me the ability to get my books into a wider range of bricks-and-mortar bookstores.
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