An excellent post from one of the few master writers I've had the privilege to know during my many years in this industry. May I add a hearty amen to everything you've said, Mary! When I think of all the writing I did for free (yes, in the pre-computer days!), and how excited I was when I landed my first weekly newspaper column (for $2.50 per column!), I smile at the realization of how far God has brought me...and how very far I still have to go.

As a multi-published author who has been in this business for more than two decades, I can speak first-hand on this topic. The vast majority of my 30 books have been traditionally published (two with Thomas Nelson), but I also chose to self-publish my train-of-thought writer's workbook, as I teach on the topic at writers' conferences all over the country and therefore have a built-in platform to sell the books. I'm thrilled to see TN offering this very viable option to talented authors who might not otherwise see their books in print. Congratulations!
Kathi "Easy Writer" Macias