SELF-PUBLISHING SUMMARY In the self-publishing model, the author retains ownership of their book and manages and controls the whole process. Self-publishing has many different forms, but at its core the author does the publishing work (or manages freelancers or publishing services companies who do the work for a fee). There is no acceptance needed, no advance, and the author retains all rights. OWNERSHIP AND RIGHTS Author retains all rights. ROYALTY RATE Variable, usually between 40 percent and 100 percent, depending on the sales channel. ADVANCE AGAINST ROYALTIES No. WRITING AND EDITING Author must manage. Many variations of help exist, but all are paid. PUBLISHING SERVICES Author must manage. Many variations of help exist, but all are paid. DISTRIBUTION Author must manage. Many variations of help exist, but all are paid. 324 · ThE SCriBE METhOD