Indie Publishing vs. Traditional Publishing

To indie publish or traditionally publish? That is the question.

For years, indie publishing was seen as a fallback for authors who couldn’t land a traditional contract. But times have changed. Many indie authors now outsell and out-earn their traditionally published counterparts.

And yet, while many traditionally published authors are switching to indie, it’s far less common to see a successful indie author sign with a major publisher.

What would make an indie author turn down a traditional publishing deal?

I spoke with Scott LaPierre, an author and conference speaker, to find out.

In ​this week’s episode​, we discuss:

• The biggest myths about traditional publishing

• How signing a contract affected book sales

• Traditional publishing’s take on pricing and marketing

• The cost of getting your rights back and why it matters

Scott gives a first-hand account of working as a traditional and indie author and where he landed after experiencing both routes.

If you’ve ever wondered which path is right for you and your book, ​listen in​ or read the ​blog version​ of our conversation.