IndieAuthors.Social NewsFeb 27

Not Simon & Schuster: Deconstructing an Impersonation Scam

For writers chasing a traditional publishing contract, an email from Big 5 publisher Simon & Schuster inviting submission might seem like a dream come true.

J…
https://writerunboxed.com/2026/02/27/not-simon-schuster-deconstructing-an-impersonation-scam/

#ArtificialIntelligence #REALWORLD #traditionalpublishing #adviceforwriters #scams

Not Simon & Schuster: Deconstructing an Impersonation Scam

For writers chasing a traditional publishing contract, an email from Big 5 publisher Simon & Schuster inviting submission might seem like a dream come true. Just one problem: major publishers l…

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IndieAuthors.Social NewsFeb 3

The Balance of Letting and Making

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https://writerunboxed.com/2026/02/02/the-balance-of-letting-and-making/

#Process #traditionalpublishing #Writinglife

The Balance of Letting and Making

I’ve never been one to follow the “rule” that a writer needs to write every single day; judging by conversations with my writer friends, few of us do. However, many of us, myself …

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IndieAuthors.Social NewsFeb 3

Author Up Close: Terra Weiss – A Good Problem to Have

Last February, I interviewed friend, critique partner, and writer, Terra Weiss. In that interview, which you can read here , Terra was six books deep into a growing self-publishing career and was (and is) one of the savviest authors I know when it comes to the…
https://writerunboxed.com/2026/01/13/author-up-close-terra-weiss-a-good-problem-to-have/

#Agents #selfpublishing #traditionalpublishing #hybridpublishing

Author Up Close: Terra Weiss – A Good Problem to Have

Last February, I interviewed friend, critique partner, and writer, Terra Weiss. In that interview, which you can read here, Terra was six books deep into a growing self-publishing career and was (a…

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Sipho MoloiDec 22

Answered question on self pub vs trad pub

https://www.goodreads.com/questions/31423255-was-it-worth-it-becoming-a-self-published

#goodreads #readingcommunity #qna #questionandanswer #selfpublishing #traditionalpublishing #bookcommunity

Was it worth it becoming a self-published... — Sipho Moloi Q&A

Sipho Moloi answered: “Was it worth it becoming a self-published author instead of a traditionally-published author?”

Donovan Street Press Inc.Nov 16

The traditional publishing industry is kinda nuts. My thoughts on how, and why, and what to do about it.

#traditionalpublishing #agents #publishing #writing

https://mahoneyj.substack.com/p/the-publishing-industry-is-kinda

The Publishing Industry is Kinda Nuts

And what to do about it

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Writers Digest (unofficial)Nov 5
Of Cliffs and Wings: An Author’s Journey From Indie to Traditional Publishing https://www.writersdigest.com/of-cliffs-and-wings-an-authors-journey-from-indie-to-traditional-publishing #Submissions&Proposals #traditionalpublishing #Self-Publishing #self-publishing #graphicnovels #GetPublished #kurtvonnegut #libraries #Romantasy #agents #comics
Of Cliffs and Wings: An Author's Journey From Indie to Traditional Publishing

Author H. Leighton Dickson details her circuitous journey from attempted traditional publishing to indie publishing and back to traditional.

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IndieAuthors.Social NewsOct 24

Have You Heard of This Lawsuit? You May Benefit

One of the most urgent issues confronting writers and other creators right now is the use of copyrighted material for generative AI training.
https://writerunboxed.com/2025/10/24/have-you-heard-of-this-lawsuit-you-may-benefit/

#ArtificialIntelligence #Business #REALWORLD #traditionalpublishing

Writers Digest (unofficial)Oct 22
The Dark Fates, Representation, and the Indie to Trad Pipeline https://www.writersdigest.com/the-dark-fates-representation-and-the-indie-to-trad-pipeline #traditionalpublishing #WriteBetterFiction #Self-Publishing #indiepublishing #Romancewriting #GetPublished #indieauthors #Romance #Genre
The Dark Fates, Representation, and the Indie to Trad Pipeline

Self-published author T.C. Kraven shares what got her into writing and self-publishing and the adjustment to traditional publishing.

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Writers Digest (unofficial)Oct 7
Writing What Wants to Be Written https://www.writersdigest.com/writing-what-wants-to-be-written #traditionalpublishing #BusinessofWriting #historicalfiction #debutnovelists #literaryagents #GetPublished #DebutNovel
Writing What Wants to Be Written

Author Angela Shupe celebrates the journey of her debut historical novel, including four lessons learned along the way.

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IndieAuthors.Social NewsSep 24

Your Flight Will Be Delayed: Lessons in Publishing Patience

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https://writerunboxed.com/2025/09/24/your-flight-will-be-delayed-lessons-in-publishing-patience/

#AuthorinProgress #Lamentations #perseverance #traditionalpublishing #pointofview

Your Flight Will Be Delayed: Lessons in Publishing Patience

Last week, after submitting my second book to my editor, I had the opportunity to travel to Lake Tahoe with a group of gal pals. We enjoyed sunny days, plenty of laughter, and a variety of outdoor …

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