There are tons of questions new authors have when it comes to the publishing industry. In this video I’ve answered 14 common publishing questions every author should know.
I explain the differences between the various types of publishing, offer warning against using vanity press, clear up some confusion about hybrid publishing, and give some direction as to why an author might favor one route over another.
I also explain how royalties and advances work, what it means to be wide or exclusive, give a short break down of how Kindle Unlimited works, provide some insight as to how to price a book as free on Amazon, and talk about some of the common issues authors have with bad publishers.
The information provided here, while correct, is subject to personal opinion and should always be checked independently before any legal decisions are made. Always use a lawyer when dealing with contracts, and do your research before making any decisions.
0:00 – Introduction
0:45 – What does it mean to be published?
1:11 – What is Indie Publishing?
1:35 – What is Hybrid Publishing?
2:20 – What is Vanity Press?
3:30 – What is Traditional Publishing?
4:40 – Will a publisher market for me?
5:10 – How do Royalties work?
5:34 – What is an Advance?
6:49 – What is Wide vs Exclusive?
7:05 – What is Kindle Unlimited?
8:18 – How to set my book as Free on Amazon?
9:02 – Can I self publish my book if I already have a publisher?
9:44 – How to get my book rights from a bad publisher?
10:35 – If I get my rights back can I self publish with the same cover?