Ep321: Self-Publishing + EPIC Snobbery

Notes in the Margin

Grab a cuppa and settle in while Vicky holds her very own TED Talk on why snobbery about self-publishing can get in the bin. Yep: riffing off an article in which someone wrote “self-publishing is an insult to the written word”, Vicky and Joe present their case for why actually self-publishing is a shining beacon of awesomeness. Tune in for that, and the pros and cons of traditional publishing and self-publishing, so you can make an informed decision. Ciao!

Key Takeaways:

[1:15] Vicky and Joe are going to Canada! And they haven’t packed.

[5:35] Project Dingle update!

[8:25] Let’s talk about self-publishing and their snobbery.

[10:35] Traditional publishing is more exclusive, but it also excludes a wide range of diverse authors.

[11:00] Only traditionally published authors are good writers?

[12:10] Let’s talk about Virginia Woolf; the self-published author.

[16:10] People of color are constantly being censored in the traditional publishing world.

[18:20] What are the pros of traditional publishing?

[20:45] What are the cons of traditional publishing?

[23:45] What are the pros of indie publishing?

[25:25] What are the cons of indie publishing?

[27:45] You have options!

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