Topic summary
Self-published
Extracted from the Wikipedia article Self-publishing.
Distribution and reach
Self-published authors often face challenges in achieving wide distribution, particularly in physical bookstores and libraries. Traditional publishers have established relationships with bookstores and libraries, often because of distribution networks and contracts that may be difficult for a self-publisher to replicate. Self-published authors often have more success when utilizing online retailers and print-on-demand services, which allows them to reach readers but at a limited physical presence.