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Should You Self-Publish Your First Book?

As a new author, I'm working toward what I'll become. I'm also going to hazard two guesses: 1) You're at a similar stage in your writing journey. 2) You have stories or a novel you want to publish. If that's the case, we might have a connection... are you free Thursday night?  No, here's the real question: Should you publish your first book? If you're looking for immediate attention and approval, stick to social media. If you simply want to make money, know that the cryptocurrency market is pretty hot right now. However, if you find joy in writing, practice your craft, and possess a sense of humor (please), I hope you'll find a way to publish. Okay, but should you self-publish your first book? Many writers approach this question from a self-publishing vs. traditional publishing standpoint. A valid comparison, but treating self-publishing as an all-or-nothing decision is unimaginative, to say the least. Let's examine