Self Publishing Reportedly Better

I just read an author's blog post, which contained an interview that talked about self-publishing. This author had been published by Big 6 publishers, but decided to self-publish his books, and he is making a LOT more money doing it that way.

I don't doubt for a moment that for an already established author, self-publishing is a better way to go. Publishers will take 90% of the money your book makes. As a self-published author, you'll get 70-90% of the money. And if an author is adept at editing and cover art, he really has no need for a publisher.

But authors who are not established do need publishers. Especially if they are just learning the craft. As I learned. And I wouldn't have learned if it wasn't for having a publisher. Both of my publishers, Melange Books and Penumbra Publishing, have been instrumental in the learning of writing, editing, and publishing books. I'm a much better writer now, having had both of these publishers.

Does that mean I'll want to self-publish from now on? No. Not yet. Even though I have two books published by two different publishers, that doesn't mean I'm an established author. Not until my books actually earn some big money. THEN I'll be considered an established author. And only then might I consider self-publishing. But only then. Fingers crossed that THAT will happen.