Is independent publishing for you? Find out as we talk about the good, the bad, and the ugly of indie publishing.

But first, some background:

• I am an indie author.
• Worked with some very successful and profitable indie authors over the last 10 years.
• Also worked with a lot of indie authors who were frustrated and disillusioned.
• Bottom line: I am not a partisan in the indie vs trad battle. I see good and bad in both.

Pros of Indie Publishing

• No gatekeeper to block you.
• You have complete control.
• You can make $2-$10 per book
• You have all the marketing data.
• Advertising
• Fast

Cons of Indie Publishing

• Expensive (If you have a big enough platform, you can crowdfund)
• You have to find professionals to work with on your own.
  • Or use the Christian Writers Market Guide (Affiliate Link).
  • Only work with professionals with happy clients.
• You Have a Lot More to Learn
• No Gatekeeper to tell you the book is not ready.
• No Placement in Physical Bookstores
• Not eligible for most awards.
• Not eligible for most bestseller lists.

Bottom Line

• Better for genre fiction.
• Better for niche nonfiction. Most speakers do better with self-publishing.
• Better for entrepreneurial authors
• Better for fast writers

CWI Indie Publishing Bundle

This course bundle includes:

• How to Get Published (1 hour)
• The SMART Indie: Publishing Basics (>1 hour)
• The SMART Indie: Find your readers (1 hour)
• The SMART Indie: Newsletter Marketing (<1 hour)
• The SMART Indie: Copywriting (2 hours)
• The SMART Indie: Technical how-to’s (>1 hour)
• The SMART Indie: Subsidiary Rights (1 hour)

If purchased separately, these courses would cost $140. But if you use the coupon code “podcast” at checkout, you can get the whole bundle for $44.10. That is nearly $100 in savings. You can also click the link in the show notes to activate the coupon code.

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