Some tips for those who wish to delve into the world of self publishing.

Highlights:

“Self-published authors are ‘dominating traditionally published authors’ in sci-fi/fantasy, mystery/thriller, and romance genres but — and here is the surprise — they are also taking ‘significant market share in all genres.’”

Readers prefer longer e-books. In fact, bestselling books tend to be over 100,000 words. This came as a big surprise to us.

Indie authors are earning nearly 40% of the e-book dollars going to authors.

http://www.publishersweekly.com/pw/by-topic/authors/pw-select/article/63455-surprising-self-publishing-statistics.html