Vicky and Joe talk eyebrows, courgettes, and the perils of publishing. This week, your hosts demolish the myth that traditional publishing is the only way to become a published author. Sneak peek: it's not! Hurrah! Tune in to hear all about the benefits and pitfalls of trad publishing, self-publishing, and hybrid publishing – and the differences between them.
Key Takeaways:
[6:40] Vicky and Joe played D&D with some friends!
[8:00] Do you feel like you’ll never get published?
[10:20] Traditional publishing might not be for everybody.
[17:25] If you find a hybrid publisher, be really careful.
[20:20] Want to self-publish? This is what you need to know.
[24:05] Struggling with print layout? Vicky can help you!
[25:00] Being a ‘published author’ is pure vanity for Vicky.
[25:30] Need help? Join Vicky’s power hour!
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The Wheel of Time, by Robert Jordan
Only Forward, by Michael Marshall Smith
Invisible Women: Exposing Data Bias in a World Designed for Men, by Caroline Criado-Perez
Me and White Supremacy, by Layla Saad