Ep321: Self-Publishing + EPIC Snobbery

Grab a cuppa and settle in while Vicky holds her very own TED Talk on why snobbery about self-publishing can get in the bin. Yep: riffing off an article in which someone wrote "self-publishing is an insult to the written word", Vicky and Joe present their case for why actually self-publishing is a shining beacon of awesomeness. Tune in for that, and the pros and cons of traditional publishing and self-publishing, so you can make an informed decision. Ciao! Key Takeaways: [1:15] Vicky and Joe are going to Canada! And they haven't packed. [5:35] Project Dingle update! [8:25] Let's talk about self-publishing and their snobbery. [10:35] Traditional publishing is more exclusive, but it also excludes a wide range of diverse authors. [11:00] Only traditionally published authors are good writers? [12:10] Let's talk about Virginia Woolf; the self-published author. [16:10] People of color are constantly being censored in the traditional publishing world. [18:20] What are the pros of traditional publishing? [20:45] What are the cons of traditional publishing? [23:45] What are the pros of indie publishing? [25:25] What are the cons of indie publishing? [27:45] You have options! Mentioned in This Episode: Website Creative Book Coaching Join Vicky's Power Hour Free Writing Prompt Calendar Start Your Book Templates Book Breakthrough Jam Book checklist Subscribe on iTunes, Stitcher, and Overcast Email Vicky about 1:1 coaching at: [email protected] The Secret of Chimneys by Agatha Christie The Strange Adventures of H by Sarah Burton The Man Who Died Twice: A Thursday Murder Club Mystery Kindle Edition by Richard Osman Selfie: How We Became So Self-Obsessed and What It's Doing to Us by Will Storr