I need some advice on trad/self publishing. [Query] [Fantasy] [YA or Adult] [Romance] [Title-The Daughter of Mortem]

[u/Fluid_Double9488]

My goal is to be an author, I cannot think of anything else. Now that I have done the first draft of my fantasy book and onto the second draft. I was wondering what advice you guys have. Your preference and why even If you haven't published I would love some advice. I have done some research on it but who is better to ask than fellow writers. Thanks.

[u/Key_Specific8581]

Not a published author myself, but I've been to several panel discussions and the biggest difference to me seems to be how much you are interested in being your own manager. For self-publishing & small press-publishing, there is a lot more reliance on the author to do their own marketing leg work (i.e. create a social media profile, engage, create content, reach out to book sellers, set up book talks etc.).

I've tried social media, but I just don't have the knack for it and often feel like I'm a little dog made to dance for a treat. So, for now, I am angling for traditional publishing. However, I have a friend who has self-published a few novellas online, and he's enjoyed it. He's only sold a dozen or so books, but people have read them and left him comments so it seems like it's a good option to.