Why, do people use a self-publishing company?

I did use a real publishing company for my new book. Thank you for your comments about an agent they were very helpful. I will be sending in more stories. I found self-publishing companies ask for to much money. Get real.Why, do people use a self-publishing company?
You'll find a lot of people in life who think they have what it takes and will spend money to prove it. Self-publishers love them, cha-ching! Some people and their supporters just won't accept what they're told, no matter how harsh the answer. You only have to look at American Idol, particularly those instances where their parents believe their kids have it all. Supporting no matter what, isn't doing their kids any favors in my opinion, sometimes you have to be cruel to be kind and keep it real, or your kids end up pursuing an impossible dream and miss out on something else that not only might make them happy, but that they actually might be good at.Why, do people use a self-publishing company?
Well, if you were published after a first attempt to get published through regular publishing avenues you must be sensational. It is extremely difficult so congratulations.



Most people feel that if they could only get their book "out there" people would see how wonderful it is and buy it.



The problem is without a major compnay distributing the book the likelihood of any bookstore carrying it is pretty much nil. You really have to beat the pavement and the best you can hope for is some regional success.



That's not to say it can't be done. John Grisham self-published his first book and so did E. Lynn Harris.Why, do people use a self-publishing company?
Yeah but self publishing isn't as confusing.