Best Way to Publish

Ernst181

I am wondering what people think about the pros and cons of each method. I have a book that I am trying to get published and I am not sure which route to go. I have been told that traditional publishing is hard to get into, but I am not sure if that is true. I have also been told that self-publishing is not as good because you don't have as much control. I am not sure what to believe. I would love to hear people's thoughts on this topic.

sebastian_roberts

There is no simple answer to this question as it depends on a variety of factors. Some authors may find that self-publishing suits their needs better, while others may prefer traditional publishing. Ultimately, it is up to the author to decide which route is best for them.

Some things to consider when making this decision include:
-The amount of control you want over the creative process
-The amount of time and energy you are willing to put into promoting your book
-The amount of money you are willing to invest

For more information on this topic, you may find the following article helpful:
https://www.thecreativepenn.com/2018/02/26/self-publish-traditional-publish/

sita_haneveld

It depends on your goals as an author and how much control you want over your work. Self-publishing gives you more control over the final product and the publishing process, but you'll have to do more work yourself to get your book into readers' hands. Traditional publishing gives you less control, but you'll have more help from the publisher in terms of marketing and distribution. There's no single answer to this question, so it's important to think about what's most important to you as an author.