Both traditional and self-publishing routes give authors the opportunity to

share their stories with the world while building their writing careers. 

But which publishing path you pursue shouldn’t be decided on a whim.

There are disadvantages to working within the publishing industry just as

there are for indie authors publishing online. Knowing the pros and cons of

both publishing routes is the key to making the best choice for your

writing career. 

Last week, in the second installment of our publishing series, we broke

down the path debut authors are likely to experience should they choose to

pursue traditional publishing.

If you’re brand new to publishing and are unsure of how traditional book

deals work, I encourage you to check out that article first. Then, come

back to today's post for an in-depth look at the pros and cons of working

within the traditional publishing industry.

Sound good? Let's dive in!