What is Self Publishing, Really?

King Benson dives into the internet hype around self-publishing in this new episode of The Eritail Show. King’s no-holds-barred talking style is more pronounced in this fast-paced minimalist show where he busts some authors’ bubbles on what it means to be a truly self-published author. Watch out if you’re a self-published author! It may be one of your bubbles that gets burst in this bubble-bursting author show!

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King Samuel Benson is a songwriter, creator, and founder of Eritail Studios. Through music, podcasting, and creative commentary, he explores creativity, technology, storytelling, and the ideas shaping the future of independent artistic work.

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