Self-Publishing vs Traditional Publishing: Advice from the Masters

Blog Self Publishing vs Traditional Publishing

Self publishing has a number of advantages and a few disadvantages compared to traditional publishing. Is self publishing the right choice for you?


The choice between self publishing and traditional publishing can be a difficult one, as both methods have their own specific advantages and disadvantages. How do you choose the method that is right for you?

We present below some of the top videos on the topic of Self Publishing, created by the top Writing Professionals that can help you gain a better understanding of the pros and cons of the different options.

A guide to self-publishing

What is self-publishing? In this video, Self Publishing School covers how self-publishing works with a full breakdown of what it is and why it’s the best option for publishing a book.

Self-publishing vs traditional publishing

What’s the difference between self-publishing vs traditional publishing? While both will allow you to get your book out into the world, only one is the best fit for you.

In this video, Self Publishing School covers the major differences between self-publishing and traditional publishing along with some pros and cons to help you decide which you should pursue.

Pros & Cons of Self Publishing

Do you want to publish a book on Amazon, but wonder is KDP worth it? Are you confused about all the options on Amazon Kindle Direct Publishing and not sure where to start? In this video, Dave from Self-Publishing with Dale shares his insights into whether KDP publishing is still worth it in 2019.

Tips on Self Publishing

The self publishing world is constantly changing. What worked a few years back may not work as effectively today. This video by Author Level Up, shares key insights into what works in today’s self publishing world.

New authors tend to make some common mistakes while self-publishing their books. In this video, Self Publishing School share their insights into some of the top self-publishing mistakes to avoid.

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