Hi everyone! I am new to this site and was just finding my way around when I saw this section. I am a writer considering self publishing. Has anyone been published, either through a publisher or through self publishing? Any tips?

I have completed my first novel and am in the process of writing the second. I love to write and really enjoy getting to know my characters. My books are aimed at young adult or adult and are horror/fantasy. Any other novelists here? Would love to get to know more writers.