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Fiction Writing Made Easy
#67: The Pros And Cons Of Independent Publishing
Oct 11, 2022
Exploring the pros and cons of indie publishing, including creative freedom and marketing challenges. Benefits like higher earnings and global market access discussed. Challenges of recognition, distribution, and awards in indie publishing highlighted. Recommendations for authors to consider hybrid publishing and seek feedback from industry peers.
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- Indie publishing provides authors with creative autonomy, faster market access, and higher earnings potential compared to traditional publishing.
- Authors who choose indie publishing must navigate challenges such as overseeing all book production, upfront financial investments, and potential lack of industry validation.
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Indie publishing, also known as self-publishing, offers writers complete creative control over various aspects of their book, such as design, pricing, and marketing strategies. Authors who choose indie publishing can get their book to market significantly faster than through traditional publishing methods, often within a matter of days for an ebook and weeks for a print book. Moreover, indie publishing typically provides a higher percentage of sales earnings to the author, ranging between 35% and 75%, compared to the lower royalty rates offered by traditional publishers.
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