No matter whether you plan to submit to a publishing house or product your own book, every author is an entrepreneur. The reality is that you’ll be expected to help market your book even if it’s only by reaching out to your social media. When you’re considering your budget for everything from editing to launch plans, remember that your skin is in this game…your career will be impacted by every decision you make from who edits your book to how much time and money you invest in marketing. Treat your writing like a business and you’ll create the life of a true writer!