In the first episode of Demystifying Self-Publishing, Alyssa sits down with Tim Lindsay, CEO and founder of Tellwell Publishing, for an enlightening conversation about his journey into self-publishing. Tim shares his experiences building Tellwell Publishing, the evolution of the self-publishing landscape, and the challenges authors face today. He discusses important concepts like vanity publishing, the success of high-profile self-published figures like Taylor Swift, and how technology, including AI, is impacting the industry. Tune in for valuable insights on how authors can align their publishing goals with the right support, the importance of writing habits, and what the future holds for self-publishing.