Self-publishing offers the possibility to explore content that a mainstream publisher would balk at, and also removes the necessity for market-driven console ports.
"It is only right that work programme advisers help jobseekers explore all possible avenues for work and for some self-employment is a really good option, " said the Employment Related Services Association's chief executive Kirsty McHugh said.
Mr. Howey continued to write and self-publish new books, including a zombie novel and prequels to "Wool" that explore how and why the silos were built.