HMDPublishing3d ago

Considering both self-publishing and traditional routes? They aren't mutually exclusive! Self-publishing can be a fantastic way to build your author platform, gain readers, and demonstrate market demand *before* seeking a traditional publishing deal. It's a strategic move! #selfpublishing #traditionalpublishing #authorbrand #indieauthor #bookmarketing

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Ink & Talon4d ago

So About Mia Ballard and the Horror of Shy Girl

Whose fault is this, really? You poor unfortunate soul So, despite my personal opinions, the public and Hachette UK has decided that Mia Ballard's book is AI-generated and pulling it off the shelf. There's been a lot of commentary -- some of it alarmist, and some of it not -- but there's one thing that's been overlooked ... and whose fault is this? Let's say I accept the premise that Shy Girl is AI-generated (which I don't because AI detection tools are shit, and pompous, non-sensical […]

https://durocsdeskdrawer.ink/2026/03/31/so-about-mia-ballard-and-the-horror-of-shy-girl/

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…

Writer Unboxed
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 …

Writer Unboxed
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…

Writer Unboxed
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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