In this episode of Don’t Write That Book, Mike and AJ will tell you everything you need to know about the three primary publishing paths and how to decide which is right for you. With all the misinformation and disinformation from all corners of the publishing industry, it’s important for authors to learn enough to make decisions based on their own needs, and to advocate for themselves and their goals. AJ and Mike bust a whole lot of myths in this episode and give you the straight talk you need to chart your own course.
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“There’s a myth that really bugs me. It’s that you can’t make any money from actual book sales.”
– AJ Harper
“You can make a life-sustaining or life-altering income through traditional publishing, through self-publishing, through hybrid.”
– Mike Michalowicz
“I think there’s a myth about a traditional publisher that once you have the deal, they don’t do anything for you. Publishers do a lot. They’re just bad at explaining all they’re doing.”
– AJ Harper
“Think of your favorite five books, whatever the titles are, and without looking those books, ask yourself who published them? You don’t know!”
– Mike Michalowicz