section_path: Book publishing sub-divisions/Self-publishing
section_name: Self-publishing
paragraph_text: Self-publishing
  
  When an author self-publishes a book, they retain all rights and assume responsibility for all stages of preparing, publishing and distributing the book. The author may hire professionals on a fee-for-service basis as needed, (e.g. an editor, cover designer, proofreader) or engage a company to provide an integrated package.