self publishing

I have been exploring some of the publishing companies that offer to proofread, publish, and market your manuscript. They sound great but when I looked further, there are lots of complaints or they look like scams. What are people's thoughts on them? Is there one that people would recommend? I...

https://www.creativindie.com/8-cover-design-secrets- Derek Murphy on simplifying, using contrast, best fonts, etc to pull in our reader—great info

Who here successfully self publishes? I know some of you but surely not all. I'm thinking of diving into this world and would appreciate any advice or resources you'd care to share, stuff you'd throw at a noob. Many thanks! :)

The times they are a changing' B&N to sell self-pubbed books (i.e. paper) in stores. B&N to Sell Self-Published Books In Stores