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The Publishing Landscape: Pros, Cons, and Gray Areas | BadRedhead Media via Substack https://buff.ly/3xIqaRQ Navigating the publishing world can feel daunting, especially with the myriad options available today. Whether you're a new author or an experienced writer looking to explore new avenues, understanding the different types of publishing is crucial. Today, I'll delve into traditional, hybrid, self, indie, and AI publishing (yeah, it’s a thing), highlighting the pros and cons of each to help you make an informed decision. (For background, I’ve self-published, hybrid published, had an agent and small publishing house, and am now back to self-publishing.) 1. Traditional Publishing Pros: - Professional Support: Traditional publishers usually provide a comprehensive support system (it varies), including editing, cover design, marketing, and distribution. - Credibility: Being published by a well-known publisher can add significant credibility and prestige to your work. - Advance Payment: Authors often receive an advance payment against future royalties. For first-time authors, expect an advance payment of $5000 to $25000 (sometimes higher). More here. Cons: - Highly Competitive: To put it mildly, securing a literary agent and getting a book deal can be incredibly competitive. - Creative Control: Authors may have limited control over the final content, cover design, and marketing strategy. - Long Process: The timeline from manuscript submission to publication can be lengthy, often taking a year or more (two years plus is more in line with typical publishing)... Click to read the rest! https://buff.ly/3xIqaRQ #Writing #WritingCommunity #publishing #MondayBlogs 📣 Shout out to Booklinker for supporting my newsletter and all those mentioned in the article Jane Friedman Reedsy Publishers Weekly The Alliance of Independent Authors - all excellent sources for writers.

Discover How Regular Newsletter Updates Can Boost Your Audience Engagement | BadRedhead Media via Substack https://buff.ly/3WuBbQz One of the biggest challenges authors (at any stage) face is the why and how of a newsletter. Why is this such a big thing? Can’t I just email everyone I know? Do I have to blog and write a newsletter? Will anyone care what I have to say? And probably the biggest question: if I don’t have subscribers, why have a newsletter? Yes, it feels weird. Firstly, think of your newsletter as something you will build. If you build it, they will come, right? Like anything, though, you get better by doing it (or hiring someone to do it for you or teaching you to do it). I’ve set up many a newsletter and blog in my time (and optimization of both), so I understand and see the benefits of each. Let me quickly answer each question above: Read more to find out. No, due to CAN-SPAM and GDPR compliance; no, because you’re violating your email company’s spam rules. No, you don’t have to do both, but it’s certainly helpful in raising your visibility and digital footprint. And yes, surprisingly, people love to learn about writers and creators. Basic Overall Benefit A blog is ‘fresh content’ for Google to scrape (if optimized, which most writers don’t do/don’t know how to do). Newsletters are for growing readers with direct communication. You can read more about blog vs. newsletter, but today, I’d like to review how to create and grow your newsletter. If it feels like too much work to do both blog and write newsletters, you have a few options. Does a newsletter convert better than a blog or socials? Will you have a higher viewership? And what about the ROI (return on investment)? Let’s focus on growing your newsletter right now with content that already exists to create what’s referred to as a Summary Newsletter, where you curate articles, blog posts, photos or visuals, quotes, etc., to keep your readers in the loop. Click to read the rest ➡️ https://buff.ly/3WuBbQz #WritingCommunity #newsletters #readers #MondayBlogs

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Fuel Your Writing Success: Strategic Tools for Writers to Excel That I Love | BadRedhead Media via Substack https://buff.ly/447hQqm I love to help writers help themselves, whether that’s through this weekly newsletter, my monthly #BookMarketingChat (first Wednesday of each month at 2 pm pst/5 pm est on X/Twitter), my three books just for writers (on marketing, branding, and SEO), as well as a consultant and book marketer. I’ve collected my favorites here: 1. Hootsuite Pros: Great for scheduling posts across multiple social media platforms. Offers analytics to track engagement. Cons: Can be overwhelming due to its extensive features. The free plan is sadly, no longer an option. Costs: Plans start at $99 per month after a 14-day free trial. Link: Hootsuite.com I started using Hoot around 2010 when it was maybe $299 for the year. Now, I pay $600/year and can manage my over 50 accounts, so basically, I’ve been grandfathered in. I like Hootsuite because it’s one of the very few social media management scheduling tools that also allows you to interact (reply, like, reshare) right in the app. I prefer the web version, but their mobile version is decent if you schedule more on the go. 2. Canva Pros: Intuitive design tool for creating social media graphics, book covers, and promotional materials. It has a large library of templates. They even have a social media scheduler now. Cons: While versatile, it might not suffice for more detailed graphic design needs that professional software like Adobe provides. Costs: Free basic version. Pro version costs $10 per month. Link: Canva.com So, listen. I hate hate hate anything to do with graphic design. I’ve tried. I just suck at it. Creativity comes to me in words, not visuals. Canva takes a minute to figure out, but it’s super easy once you get the hang of it... Click to read more: https://buff.ly/447hQqm #bookboost #writers #writingcommunity