For Hannah and other letterboxers, the treasure is in the hunt.
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SHIRLEY GRIFFITH: More and more writers are self-publishing their work. Self-publishing means you not only write the book, but handle production and sales as well. In the past, most publications were self-published. Over time the job of author and publisher became separate.
But finding a publisher can be difficult. So in the last few years, a growing number of new authors have chosen to do it themselves. In fact, industry experts say more books are now self-published than come from traditional publishers.
BOB DOUGHTY: Patricia Ruth’s first novel is called "Holly Heights."
PATRICIA RUTH: “It’s a slice of suburban life and a story everyone can relate to.”
After she wrote and edited the book, her next step was to look for a publisher.
PATRICIA RUTH: “I did try to go the traditional publishing route by sending inquiries to agents and publishers.”
It was a long and unsuccessful process.
PATRICIA RUTH: “I’m a member of a very popular club of authors that get rejected by agents and publishers. I’d get rejections from agents. It would come on a strip of paper, maybe two inches long, not even the courtesy of a full page letter. It’s outrageous the stuff you get back.”
Patricia Ruth, author of 'Holly Heights,' found marketing her self-published book more challenging than writing it.
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