• It seems everyone who has written a book or made a musical CD wants to get discovered by a book or record publisher and sign a contract.  The chances of doing this is like getting on a major league baseball team.  Even if this is possible it is not all gravy.  You lose creative control.  You no longer own your work of art.  And your financial rewards will be low unless your book or cd sells millions of copies.  Check out the following  for one authors experience.      Self Publishing