CHOOSE YOUR PUBLICATION PATHWAY
Traditional, hybrid, or self-publishing?
Figure out which path fits the author career you actually want to build.
Compare your options, identify what matters most to you, and understand the trade-offs—so you can stop wondering what you're “supposed” to do and make a more informed decision about what comes next.
NOT SURE WHICH PUBLISHING PATH ACTUALLY FITS YOU?
Maybe you've heard:
Traditional publishing gives you more support.
Self-publishing gives you more control.
Hybrid publishing gives you a little of both.
But knowing how the different publishing paths work doesn't automatically tell you which one makes sense for you.
Because the better question isn't:
“Which publishing path is best?”
It's:
“Which publishing path best supports what I'm actually trying to build?”
Inside this free guide, you'll:
Compare the three major publishing pathways
Understand the meaningful differences and trade-offs between traditional, hybrid, and self-publishing—without treating one as the universally “right” choice.
Figure out what matters most to YOU
Think through your goals, budget, desired level of control, capacity, support needs, and the kind of author career you're trying to build.
Create your Publication Pathway Profile
Identify your biggest priorities, the tradeoffs you're comfortable making, and which path you're currently leaning toward.
Choose your next step
Walk away knowing what you need to research, verify, or do next before committing to your publishing path.
You don't need to have your entire author career figured out.
You just need enough clarity to make the next decision intentionally.