I self-published my novel after years of rejections and it is actually selling well but I still feel like I failed because it is not traditional publishing.
More people experience this than they realize.
Internalized hierarchies about creative legitimacy can undermine even genuine achievement when it doesn't follow prescribed paths.
“Where Are You with Publishing and the literary world?”
Peri can explain why this happens, help you decide if this is the right situation for you, and point toward the right journey or coach.
If this sounds familiar, the Library can help you find the bigger picture.