I've some interest in the Gnostic gospels. WHich one should I start with?
I self-published my first version of Tiered Democratic Governance in 2000. I was able to print 500 copies for $8000. I thought it was amazing that something like that could be done!
With Amazon and other ebook sellers, it becomes even cheaper to self-publish. But unfortunately the ease brings in more competition. Still hard to get notice, but it's very satisfying to know that my work is somehow "out there" rather running between my ears or parked on a dusty shelf.
Anyways, I happy with the new ways of publishing. I'm sure my work would have disappeared if mainstream publishers were the only way.
I have working Medium for 31 months. Not much interest in an alternative democracy.