Yes... The thing is...I know so many people who have published in the real world...it just doesn't seem that appealing to me. Everyone takes a piece of the pie and it's very little profit for the author. I have self published also and it's nice to have your book out there but it's so disconnected from the readers. Any extra profit you make through self publishing should probably be spent on a marketing campaign unless you're a fantastic, tireless self-promoter. (So much for the extra profits from self-publishing)

For me, it's about connection with the reader. Steemit is fabulous for that. Their energy is contagious. What happens after the book is complete on Steemit? I'm not sure! Hahaha but the real publishing world is so exclusive...waiting on that (for me) seems like a waste of energy and time. But I think it's just because of my personal experience and friendships with published authors. It all depends on what you're really seeking.

Have you written the middle and end yet? If not... Maybe start writing there! I've done that before lolol just getting it started helps sometimes. Doesn't matter where you start.... Just start 😊