“For most people, professional self-publishing or hybrid publishing is the way to go. Because traditional publishing is not economic for the author. You do not get a lot of money from it. But more importantly, you lose a lot of control.”

Holly Ostroad · Accidental CEO Podcast · 142: Why You Should Write a Book with Holly Oustrout

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advocate professional self-publishing or hybrid publishing over traditional publishing for most authors

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