Which way should I go?Are you struggling to decide how you should publish your book? Should you use the traditional route? Or maybe self-publish? Or should you try a hybrid publisher?
I’ve had to make this decision myself. My first three books were published through a hybrid publisher, and I’ll share my thoughts on that experience. But now that I’ve started a new series of cozy mysteries, I had to go through the decision process again. Today, I’ll break down the pros and cons of each to help YOU choose the right path! What are the three main publishing paths?
Pros and Cons of Each PathTraditional Publishing: Pros:
Who is this best for? If you want professional backing, are patient with a longer timeline to publication, and are looking for wider distribution, this option may be best for you! Self-publishingPros:
Who is it best for? This option is best for authors who want full control, are willing to invest in their book (editing, cover design, etc.), and are ready to market themselves. Thanks for reading! Subscribe for free to receive new posts and support my work. Keep scrolling for more content on which publishing path is right for you! Hybrid Publishing:Pros:
IBPA Hybrid Publisher Criteria - Independent Book Publishers Association Hybrid publishers do charge a fee for their services; however, if you compare it to the cost of contracting an editor, cover designer, and also your time and effort in marketing and distribution in the self-publishing option, it is well-worth it for some authors. And, while marketing still rests with the author, this is true for many small traditional publishing houses as well. Who is it best for? Writers who want professional guidance but don’t want to wait years for traditional publishing. How to choose?What are your publishing goals? Ask yourself these three questions:
When I was ready to publish my first book, hybrid publishing was the best option for me. I received excellent support, I had the BEST editor I could have imagined, talented cover designers, and I’ve received ongoing help and support with marketing. But for my new cozy mystery series, I have submitted my manuscript to a traditional publisher. Why? I felt that with cozy mysteries, the market is very competitive and that finding a place in that market as a self-publisher might be an uphill climb. Not impossible, of course, but after researching, I found a publisher that knew my genre and I felt would be a good fit. They do respond to submissions rather quickly, so I felt confident in my decision. So, I asked myself the questions above and decided I wanted professional backing, I could be patient with a longer timeline to publication while I wrote more books in the series, and I wanted wider distribution. I encourage you to do your research before deciding—I hope these pros and cons have been helpful! Which publishing path sounds best for you? Comment below!Leave a comment! Watch for more posts and videos on a wide variety of topics for authors!
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