The ABCs of the Traditional and Indie Publishing Paths

Navigate the spectrum of publishing options and align your choice with your personal definition of success, plus more from Writer’s Digest!

This webinar equips writers to navigate the spectrum of publishing options and align their choices with their personal definition of success. Indie authors retain full creative control and reap the royalties of all their hard work writing and promoting a book—but not everyone is cut out to be the boss of their own publishing house.

Meanwhile, many authors are driven to achieve validation and an upfront advance from a traditional publisher, but a trad deal does not guarantee a happily-ever-after.

This presentation provides an overview of the pros and cons of traditional and indie publishing and addresses the skillsets and goals that are best suited to each.

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