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WWW #81 Differences of Indie-Pub + Traditional?

What is the Difference Between Indie-Publishing and Traditional Publishing Publishing a book is hard. No matter what route you chose (or what one works out for you) it is important to know what the difference is between indie and traditional publishing. Whether you want to attempt both or are weighing the pros and cons to see what one is the best fit for you, there is a lot to think about! What is Traditional Publishing? Traditional publishing is the term used when discussing publishing within the publishing industry. The publishing industry is made up five main publishing houses (and thousands of others!) where your book’s, marketing, editorial work, editing, and more all happen. These books, once published, can be found virtually anywhere and in any store, depending on their distribution. The usual process is to query a literary agent for representation, the agent will pitch your books to traditional publishers, and then the publishing houses will either outright purchase or bid