The publishing industry has evolved a lot in the past years. The writers have options available to choose from, which mode they want the content to be published in. The two primary modes in which authors wish to publish their content are traditional or self-publishing. In this blog, we will talk about both the types of publishing and what its challenges and advantages are, so that the authors make informed choices.
Double9 Books has been in the publishing business for some years and has strong and good relationships with the industry professionals who work together to bring live to authors’ creative work. We not only work on traditional publishing but also make an e-book for your content that can be published digitally.
Understanding Traditional Publishing
Traditional publishing involves working with the publishing company that will produce and distribute content in the form of physical books. The process usually requires an author to submit their work to the publisher, and they handle the editing, marketing and distributing of the content.
Double9 Books can be your publishing partner if you are looking to produce your work to be printed in physical form. We are the best in India, who give a global platform to your writing. We help and guide authors on each step of the publishing process.
Pros of Traditional Publishing
Professional Assistance - When an author works with a traditional publisher, they offer professional services such as editing, cover design and marketing. These are the key aspects of the book and give a final result that is polished and ready to be released in the market for the readers. Authors who work with traditional publishers have an upper hand with the benefits that they get from industry experts, which help them in making their work high-quality.
Broader Distribution Channels - Traditional publishers who have been in the business for quite a long time have connections and good relationships with distributors, book stores, libraries and help authors get the book to a wider audience.
Credible & Prestigious - Traditional publishers have been in the market for quite a long time, and as stated, they have connections and certain credibility and prestige attached to their name. Hence, being published by a traditional publisher is considered highly esteemed and professionalism. The work is considered as best in quality, and a tag of being credible gets attached to the work and prestige to the author.
Royalties - When an author works with traditional publishers, they often provide advances on the book if the author is in need. The author is provided with a good amount of royalties when the book performs well in the market. The author and publishers both have profited from this setup.
Cons of Traditional Publishing
Lengthy Process - Since it is an old-school process, traditional publishing can be a lengthy process. Sometimes it takes months, while in some cases it can take up to years. Double9 Books works effectively in this case, and your book will be published in 30-45 days.
Limited Control - In case of traditional publishing, authors often feel that they have lost control of their own writing and various aspects of their work, such as cover design, title and marketing plans. While publishers only aim to provide expertise, some authors may have lost their creative vision.
Lower Royalties per Sale: Sometimes the royalties for the book can be less, as sales can be affected. And so the author might feel that they are not getting the profits of their creative work as they should.
Understanding Self-Publishing
Self-publishing is when the author handles the publication of their book, managing everything from editing to marketing to distribution. The author is solely responsible for all the steps that take place, and it is in trend right now as it makes the author feel that they have complete ownership of all the content.
Pros of Self-publishing
Full Creative Control - One thing the author goes for in self-publishing is that it gives full creative control. They are the ones who make decisions about cover design, formatting, pricing and marketing strategies without any traditional publishers involved in this.
More Financial Control - With self-publishing, authors earn the whole profit of the book sale, whereas in the case of traditional publishing, they have to share. The royalties gained by self-publishers can be up to 70%.
Reach Market Fast - Sometimes traditional companies can take more time to get the book in the market due to their heavy schedules, whereas in self-publishing, the author can take their book to the market much faster. In a few days or weeks, their book reaches the reader.
Retaining ownership - In self-publishing, authors retain ownership of their work and can make decisions about the rights, licensing, and adaptations of their work.
Cons of Self-publishing
Pricey - Self-publishing authors have to bear the cost of all the process that goes into publishing and can be quite pricey. While some costs can be adjusted, professional editing and cover are essentials and cannot be compromised.
No Expert Help - When you choose the path of self-publishing, you lose the touch of expert assistance that you can get with traditional publishing. This will make it difficult for the book to compete in the market. Some authors also lack marketing skills, which can also be against the author and their work.
Quality Issues - In self-publishing, authors are responsible for ensuring the quality of all the work, and this can be challenging and also harm the reputation of the author when a badly printed book is out in the market. Also, self-publishing has a stigma attached to it, and many people consider traditional publishing as the authentic way.
Conclusion
Ultimately, the decision on which route to publish is made by the choice of an individual, and hence, one should weigh their choices carefully before making any decisions. Writing a book requires much effort, and therefore every author deserves to be published in such a way that their readers praise them.
Why Publish with Double9 Books?
When you publish with Double9 Books, you know you have made a smart choice. We believe in professionalism in a balanced way, offer affordability to authors and provide them with creative control. We offer global distribution, high-quality formatting and provide support throughout the publishing process.
Double9 Books is not like your usual traditional publisher; we ensure authors retain full rights to their work, and they also get competitive royalties. Whether you are a first-time writer or a seasoned writer, we provide tools and reach to help you succeed in the publishing world.
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