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True, you can self-publish — you can even small print run of your book, it's not that expensive today.
But going the independent route and making it financially viable requires lots of self-promotion, in most cases it means you have to become somewhat of a social-media celebrity — not everyone's cup of tea.
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Besides, with big-name publisher — true, you'd get ripped off in the long run, but you might secure the much needed seed money — so you can dedicate more time to honing your writing skill. That's why many amateur writers still go for it.