[writergirl81]

Actually, many people read. There are ways to make money writing books, however you need to be prepared for the large amount of overhead involved in marketing them if you intend on self-publishing. If you go the traditional route you have less overhead out of the box, but you won't make as much money.

Both routes have drawbacks and benefits, and if you'd like to know more please feel free to ask. I have experience in both areas (I am starting an indie publishing company and have done freelance editing and writing for several years now).

You are completely right. I've tried traditional publication and now I've gone into self-publishing. The only reason I went this route is because I don't do well with rejection. And I didn't want to be turned down because the tradition route is so littered with many of the same types of novels as I currently write.

However, I am stuck in my Self-Pub venture because I don't know how to design book covers. I am on disability income so buying a professional cover artist is out of the question, sadly. I just have to stay in the rut until I can figure out how to front all this!