TRADITIONAL VS SELF-PUBLISHINGWhich Should You Choose?

My Book is Finished! What Do I Do, Now?

Edit it (Natural Reader) Send it out to beta-readers Edit it AGAIN Format it (See Formatting Presentation)

What About Publishing?

There are many different ways to publish your book:

Traditional Publishing Self-publishing Indie-publishing

So What is “Traditional” Publishing?

Traditional publishing is the process of:1. Completing a manuscript2. Writing a query letter (see query letter presentation)3. Submitting query letter and/or manuscript to PUBLISHING HOUSE4. Signing a contract with publishing house

What about “Self” Publishing?

Self publishing is:1. Completing a manuscript2. Formatting and illustrating your own book (or hiring someone)3. Using a third-party company (Createspace, Smashwords, Kobo) to publish your book

What’s the Difference?

Traditional Publishing No extra work needed! Publishing House controls all

marketing and printing of your book Controls publishing rights to your

book You get a percentage of book profits

Self-publishing Must self-promote, illustrate, and

format book ALL rights are yours You receive ALL profits Third-party publishers (Createspace,

Kobo, Smashwords) will print your books for you (FREE)