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Traditional vs Indie Publishing | Which Should You Choose?

(Originally published July 4, 2022)


Hey, storyteller!


When writers think about “getting published,” they usually imagine a company (publishing house) paying them for the right to produce and distribute their stories in book form. But this long-standing practice, called traditional publishing, is only one way an author can reach readers. These days, it's easier than ever to get your stories out into the world.


With so many options available, which should you choose? Is one publishing model better than the others, or does one make you more "legit" as an author than the alternatives? What even are all the options?


In this week's writer coaching session, we'll explore the three main publishing models, then we'll examine the factors you'll need to consider when choosing which path is best for your story.


Watch the video to discover:

  • the differences between traditional, independent, and hybrid publishing
  • how time factors into the process with each model
  • which costs and responsibilities an author should expect for each publishing path
  • how much control the author will retain when publishing traditionally vs independently


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Video Timestamps

  • 0:01 Introduction
  • 1:17 A Gift for You
  • 2:31 Publishing Models
  • 2:39 Traditional Publishing
  • 7:25 Independent Publishing
  • 13:08 Hybrid Publishing
  • 15:30 Factors to Consider
  • 15:54 Time
  • 20:51 Cost & Responsibility
  • 24:11 Control
  • 26:21 This Week’s Power-Up

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