Greetings to you, my readers!

My books are gradually becoming known, they have begun their own life, which I am glad about. Since I managed to publish only one of my texts on paper and in a reputable publishing house, the issues of self-distribution on the Internet and monetization of my creativity play a significant role for me. I think it’s the same for you, because there are a lot of writers - everyone wants fame, and, damn it, they want money too, let’s not lie. If you can't even buy a case of beer with the royalties from a book, then what kind of royalties are they?

I thought a lot about how an original author can publish his book himself without going to a publishing house. And not to spend a lot of money on it, and ideally, not to spend a single penny. In this short guide, I will share with you my, sometimes sad, experience of where, how and in what way a story writer can find his readers, find an intelligent illustrator, and attract the attention of venerable editors from major publishing houses.

I hope this manual, like my previous guide to literary craftsmanship, which is a collection of my articles on the craft of writing, will serve someone well!

With respect,

Oleg Volkov .