Let's talk about traditional publishing vs self publishing

Amazon has changed the publishing industry, no doubt about that. And with all the griping I've been doing about traditional publishing not supporting their authors in this series, surely I'm at least considering self publishing for the future, right? Well, yes...but it's not as simple as it seems. Amazon & traditional publishing 02:54 Amazon & self publishing 07:21 The value of traditional publishing 19:40 Full time author 22:57 Looking for writing workshops? I've got 'em! Character transformation: https://skl.sh/33iwgFH Writing a book description: https://skl.sh/356PtLg STUFF I MENTIONED The Everything Store by Brad Stone https://amzn.to/3vD2PKZ Interview with Lacy Williams about Kindle Unlimited https://www.authormedia.com/kindle-un... Jeffrey Trachtenberg's Amazon piece in WSJ https://www.wsj.com/articles/they-own... Amazon vs Hachette https://www.forbes.com/sites/jeremygr... Rapid release: 1 https://www.authormedia.com/why-rapid... 2 https://fantasy-hive.co.uk/2019/05/lo... 3 https://btleditorial.com/2020/06/30/r... What is Kindle Vella? https://blog.reedsy.com/kindle-vella/ Like the music in this vid? Try Epidemic Sound! https://www.epidemicsound.com/referra... Check out my writing course on character transformations! https://skl.sh/33iwgFH Stuff I use as a full time writer/author (that you may have spotted in this video!) (affiliate links are afoot): WRITING/WORK STUFF Macbook Air. Doesn’t really need my recommendation. https://amzn.to/3soroc2 iPAPA laptop case: https://amzn.to/3slflwf Mind-Reader adjustable/portable laptop desk. I LOVE this thing. Typing with my arms at an angle has drastically reduced elbow/wrist pain. https://amzn.to/2OYh0tX Clever Fox planner. I’ve used a few planners and this is my fav. Lots of space for mind-mapping and brainstorming, daily to-do lists, space for goal setting. https://amzn.to/3vNmk3Z Best writing pens, hands down. I use them every time I revise a book. https://amzn.to/311nRoP Acer monitor. I kind of hate the word gamechanger but this really was that kind of purchase. https://amzn.to/3vH71Kh Brother laser printer. I won’t lie, this thing is a behemoth. But I’ve had it since 2017 and I think I’ve had maybe one paper jam? It works great, it’s super consistent, A++ for printing manuscripts. https://amzn.to/3tzIvZE Macbook Air. Doesn’t really need my recommendation. https://amzn.to/3soroc2 iPAPA laptop case: https://amzn.to/3slflwf Alphasmart Neo2. Highly highly recommend. https://amzn.to/3cStKui I'm a Skillshare Ambassador! I've been binging their courses on filmmaking and video editing, as well as writing, but there's all kinds of stuff for creative types! Try it out FREE for two week! https://skillshare.eqcm.net/RyG57R COFFEE STUFF Ninja coffee maker. https://amzn.to/31533Nu Cold brew pitcher. https://amzn.to/3cSKVM9 Zulay milk frother. https://amzn.to/3r7DDJu VIDEO MAKING STUFF Canon G7X Mark iii camera. I love the flip up screen (ie, you can see yourself as you film) and the fact that there’s a mic port. https://amzn.to/3r9BfCb Savage studio lights. I mostly use these for ‘talking head’ videos. https://amzn.to/3r7G6Un Ubeesize 10” ring light. That’s the little guy sitting on my desk. I mostly use it for vlogging. https://amzn.to/31hqpzD JJC mini tripod. https://amzn.to/3feXxjJ Rode clip mic. https://amzn.to/2OSaLb2 _____________ BLACK LIVES MATTER. To my fellow white authors: we have to show up every day. We have to speak out. We have to make it clear to the Black authors and creators in our community that we are here for them. Silence is not an option. Please check out this Google Doc for hundreds of resources on how you can support, donate, and learn--not just in February, not just when another senseless tragedy due to racism occurs, but every single day from right now moving forward: https://docs.google.com/document/u/0/... ________________ SUPPORT INDIES! Like audiobooks? I switched from Audible to Libro.fm in 2019 and have zero regrets. Sign up with this referral link and get a FREE audiobook: http://libro.fm/referral?rf_code=lfm1... Looking for your next writing craft book? Check out my Bookshop and support indies! https://bookshop.org/lists/writing-cr... ___________ MY BOOKS   / 6522087.michelle_schusterman   https://www.goodreads.com/author/show... DISCLAIMER: Links included in this description may be affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate, I may receive a small commission from purchases. There is no additional charge to you!