I bang on about indie publishing because it aligns with my values.
But that doesn’t mean I have a problem with traditional publishing.
For instance, I like to know how things are done in traditional publishing to make sure my indie clients get a professional service from me, even though they’ve not gone the trad route.
My training with the CIEP has all been based on the standards and workflows that exist within the traditional publishing world. Where I’m at with my skills and experiences is that I know enough to work freelance within traditional publishing, but for now, I choose not to.
Nevertheless, it’s been mega helpful to learn this week that one of my indie clients has been picked up by a traditional publisher. The author is a prolific podcaster and he’s been good enough to share some insights about the early days of what it’s like to work with a publishing house.
And it’s also very helpful to have had a potential client approach me this week who is thinking about coming to me *from traditional publishing. She’s told me a little bit about what she did and didn’t get, and that’s been very interesting to hear.
So, yes, you’ll hear me say things like #IndiesForTheWin because I like to be a cheerleader for the independent way. BUT it doesn’t mean it’s the only way. It’s just one way to go about getting your book in front of readers. If it’s #TraditionalPublishingForTheWin, that’s great too. Whatever works for you.
Traditional and indie have their place and I have a healthy respect for both.
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