Your print or ebook is nearly finished. You wonder if you should try to get an agent to represent you to publisher. Maybe you've already sent out your query letter to some agents. You dream how great it would be to be taken under publisher's wings.

What's wrong with this picture? Even if an agent has given you go and asks for a book proposal that has specific marketing information in it (takes three-seven months to write), you still have to face reality. FACT: Like Oprah, publishers and agents choose only 1-2% of proposals submitted.

Let's say for now, you are chosen. The point is, are you fortunate to be chosen?

Are you willing to wait on traditional publishing process 12 months more? Are you willing to accept around 2-5% of profits? Do you realize that after a few months of one initial book tour (of which you must pay all costs from your book sales), you are on your own? And, it you don't put a lot of time into promotion, your book will fade away within 2 months from brick and mortar book store shelves. All unsold and coffee-stained books left will be returned, and cost is deducted from author's royalties. Unless you are a favored celebrity or famous author, publishers put little time or money into your book's promotion.

Get Right Help Right Way

Who says you can't publish book yourself? It will certainly cost you less than you imagine, even under $1000. It will bring you all profits. It will put you in charge to make suitable and favorable writing, publishing and promotion decisions.

With a little help from professionals! These entrepreneurial experts such as book coaches, book designers, and eBook specialists can guide you through publishing success. These people may give teleclasses, small group coaching experiences, inexpensive ways to learn ropes. These pros will shorten your learning curve too, so you get right help right away to write right book right away.

When you think you still have to promote your books, even with a publisher, why not keep most of profits and do some of work yourself? Learn from your coach's experiences, "Do What You Do Best—and Hire Rest!" (That doesn't mean you can't barter for services). Check out methods below and see which one suits you best, is more rewarding and far more profitable.