I'm Changing My Advice on Self-Publishing. Here's Why.

The publishing world is in constant flux, and the advice that worked yesterday might not work today. In this 10-Shot, I'm sharing a major shift in my own perspective on the self-publishing vs. traditional publishing debate. If you've ever wondered which path is right for your author career, this is for you. Join me as I break down why I'm no longer convinced that chasing a traditional deal first is the only—or even the best—way to go. We'll explore the incredible opportunities available to writers right now and a powerful strategy for building a sustainable, creative career on your own terms. RESOURCES MENTIONED: Draft2Digital: https://draft2digital.com PublishDrive: https://www.publishdrive.com Substack: https://substack.com IN THIS VIDEO: [00:55] - My Personal Publishing Journey: From Traditional Deal to Self-Publishing Advocate [01:56] - The Big Shift: Why Traditional Publishing is Borrowing from the Self-Pub World [02:58] - The Advice I'm Changing: Why Going Straight for Traditional Might Not Be the Answer [03:47] - The New Reality: Why You Are the Best Judge of Your Own Work [04:57] - Avenue #1: Self-Publishing Wide (KDP, Draft2Digital, PublishDrive) [05:53] - Avenue #2: The Power of Platforms (Substack, Medium, and Serialization) [07:05] - My NEW Strategy: The Stephen King Method for Building a Career [08:10] - How This Strategy Creates Multiple Revenue Streams and Grows Your Audience [08:52] - The Final Word: Why Adapting is the Key to Your Success Ready to take control of your author career? This is the channel that provides the honest, up-to-date guidance you need to navigate the modern publishing landscape. Subscribe to The Wordslinger Podcast for more expert advice on writing and publishing:    / @wordslinger   FOLLOW Kevin Tumlinson: Substack: https://kevintumlinson.com Website: https://kevintumlinson.com X (Twitter): https://x.com/kevintumlinson #SelfPublishing #TraditionalPublishing #AuthorTips #WritingAdvice #PublishingStrategy #IndieAuthor #WritersOfYouTube #CreativeEntrepreneur #Wordslinger