E063 Should you Traditionally Publish or Self-Publish your books?

Passionately Wrong Podcast Episode E063

Should you Traditionally Publish or Self-Publish your books?

Key takeaway: Randy and James discuss key differences between traditional publishing and self-publishing, and what a budding author might choose one over the other

Topics covered in this video: 

• What is self-publishing?
• Contrast publishing with one of the Big 5 traditional publishers
• What are some reasons to choose one over the other?
• Speed, complexity, cost, marketing, etc.
• How likely is it your book will make you money?
• What is the 20 Books to 50K approach?
• Why it’s critical to know the market you are writing for
• Not all bestsellers are on the bestseller list
• The importance of online reviews (and harmful one-star reviews)
• Randy gives an overview of the mechanics of the self-publishing process

Resources in this video:

Stats about publishing (10 Awful Truths About Publishing)
20 Books To 50K (Facebook group)