If total creative control is something that's critical, then you are precisely the sort of person who should be self - publishing books. (blog.reedsy.com)
There's a joy in total creative control, joy in publication, a joy in communicating directly with your readers, hearing directly from your readers. (thecreativepenn.com)
Maintain total creative control of your book — from editing and proofreading to cover design and page layout, from distribution and royalties to marketing and bookselling. (authorhouse.com)