Second Post on Traditional Vs. Self-Publishing


Self-Publishing and Hybrid Publishing: Control, Costs, and Commitment In my previous post, I explored the traditional publishing path — securing an agent, submitting to editors, and navigating the realities of the marketplace. For me, even with representation and positive editorial feedback, one question lingered: If publishers were asking how to sell my memoir because I […]

Traditional Vs. Self-Publishing


Finishing a manuscript is a milestone few people truly understand. After months—sometimes years—of drafting, revising, doubting, and beginning again, you finally hold something whole in your hands. But almost immediately, another question rises: Now what? For today’s writers, the path forward is no longer singular. Traditional publishing, small presses, self-publishing, hybrid models—each offers opportunity and […]