Indie Publishing vs. Traditional Publishing

Novel Marketing · Feb 19, 2025 · 46m

To indie publish or traditionally publish? That is the question.

For years, indie publishing was seen as a fallback for authors who couldn’t land a traditional contract. But times have changed. Many indie authors now outsell and out-earn their traditionally published counterparts.

And yet, while many traditionally published authors are switching to indie, it’s far less common to see a successful indie author sign with a major publisher.

What would make an indie author turn down a traditional publishing deal?

I spoke with Scott LaPierre, an author and conference speaker, to find out.

In this…