Self Publishing: Yay or Nay?

We're all here as Loose Id authors and readers, and I think LI is one of the best publishers out there. I'm always impressed with its professionalism and products. I know that when I buy an LI book, I'm getting a high standard of quality.

Evanne Lorraine blogged about the emergence of e-publishing last week, and I've also noticed that self publishing is a burgeoning market. I blogged about my thoughts on self publishing and I'd love to hear some of your opinions. It's something of which I'm leery, and I have no plans to self publish. But it's a growing trend I imagine many of us have an eye on.

The ePublishing Revolution

The publishing industry continues to quiver and shake, as ebooks and ereaders and dozens of smart devices change the way people read for pleasure and for information.

JA Konrath talks about ebooks and marketing regularly on his blog: A Newbie’s Guide to Publishing. But what he doesn't mention is that the flood of ebook authors is not all one way. Amanda Hocking and HP Mallory, two indie authors with shining success stories of amazing sales, each signed multi-book deals with mass market publishers.

Great writing is great writing whether in the form of digital ink on a back-lit screen or in laser ink on paper. I’m not worrying about the perennial best sellers holding their own in a changing industry. However, in my humble opinion, mid-list authors are in for a real challenge to hold onto their share of a volatile market. I’ve noticed some of these mid-list authors releasing ebook titles again, or fir the first time.

Do you think the ebook customer intrinsically different from the buyer of mass market titles?

Why do you buy ebooks? Inquiring minds need to know.:)