If you’re an aspiring writer or novelist, you’ve probably dreamed of seeing your novel on the shelves of your favorite bookstore.

Let’s look at the benefits and drawbacks of both.

When you have an idea for a story, whether it is fiction or nonfiction, like a memoir, how do you know which format is best?

If you don’t want to publish your novel the traditional way through a major (or small) publisher, you can self publish your book.