Alison Baverstock

The Guardian recently showcased research demonstrating that women are leading the self-publishing wave, at least in the UK. And while The Guardian linked this to E.L. James and the Fifty Shades of Grey effect, the underlying data shows that female prominence in self-publishing is a broad and sustained trend. Dr. Alison Baverstock, , an associate professor in […]

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While the pitchforks seem to be metaphorically raised toward self-publishing and its many proponents right now, there are groups and advocates leading the charge against the naysayers. It seems the ongoing fight regarding the merits of self-publishing versus traditional publishing will be around for some time. And interestingly enough, Dr. Alison Baverstock, self-described as “a [...]

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From an article by Alison Baverstock in The Creative Penn: It seems to me that writers who self-publish are happier than those going through the conventional route. Maybe it’s the motivation that comes from finally doing something – and being liberated from waiting for calls/emails that don’t come. Maybe it’s the anticipation of knowing a [...]