Use Self-Publishing to Land a Traditional Contract with Athena Dean Holtz

What did you think of this episode?How can self-publishing lead to a traditionally published book? Our guest, Athena Dean Holtz has worked in the publishing industry for over thirty years. As the co-founder of Redemption Press, Athena has stories to share and tips to advance your writing career.Athena Dean Holtz is a publisher, speaker, author, podcaster, pastor’s wife, and former radio host. For over thirty years, she has worked in the book business, spearheading the independent publishing movement in the Christian market. In 2014 Athena cofounded Redemption Press to fill an author-centered niche in publishing. Welcome her to Your Best Writing Life with our host, Linda Goldfarb.How did you personally experience this strategy?What seems to be the expectation with traditional publishers in order for them to consider contracting your self-published title for their house?Do you have some examples of those you’ve worked with who have been picked up by a traditional publisher?LINKSShe Writes for Him: Stories of Resilient Faith  She Writes for Him Bootcamp Editing Essentials for the Christian WriterNovember Writing Tips & Soul Care for Writers downloadJoin fellow writers on our FaceBook page for the live, Your Best Writing Life after-show party, every Tuesday at 12-noon ET.Visit Your Best Writing Life website.Join our Facebook group, Your Best Writing LifeYour host - Linda Goldfarb#4 Podcast 2026 "Million Podcasts Top 30 Christian Writers Podcasts"#1 Podcast 2024 "Top 50+ Must-Have Tools and Resources for Christian Writers.Awarded the Spark Media 2023 Fan Favorites Best Solo PodcastAwarded the Spark Media 2022 Most Binge-Worthy Podcast