TRADITIONAL VS SELF PUBLISHING - Terrible Writing Advice

Should an author self publish or go the traditional route? Regardless of the choice, just assume wealth and fame will land on your lap without any effort.


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[majora]

I like how inner critic isn't automatically right anymore, now he's a metaphor for stories trying too hard to be smart while JP is a metaphor for stories not trying to be smart at all

[ismathekingg]

Self publishing
Pros: No one to tell you "no"
Cons: No one to tell you "no"

[renard]

Me who barely has anything written:

"Hmmm, yes. Publishing seems like a topic I should research more on..."

[eternalreality]

"Americans can only tolerate philosophy if it's wrapped in kung fu fights."

Is that a subtle jab at The Matrix?

[upsilonalpha]

The shapes in the critic's background... no wonder he's cross.

[StuntcatTV]

As devastating a rejection letter like this probably would be, that is a letter I would keep :D

[kaif-tube]

Times New Roman? Why would I use that when I have access to objectively the best font known to mankind, Comic Sans.

EDIT: I don't care about all the other fonts posted here. Comic Sans is just objectively the best, there's no debate. Stop trying to elect your inferior font for the title. It's not going to happen.

[KarmasAB]

"I'm paying you in exposure at the radiation lab."

I see what you did there.

[donatodiniccolodibettobardi]

Is this one of those pointless arguments where both approaches have perks and downsides, each comes with own requirements, while neither offers a magical "one-fits-all" solution, that would catapult you into successful and fullfilling career, just because you chose that path?

[Gadreth]

Terrible Writing Advice: Heroic Sacrifice

[Paul_M_Bradley]

I once emailed a fairly successful literary agent in my genre to ask what the process of traditional publishing is like for a new author. To my surprise he responded with a very detailed breakdown but the tone of his words basically gave the subtext that I had a snowballs chance in hell. Since then, my gut is closer aligned with self publishing.

[hupla]

The best part of this video is that it’s a guy having an argument with himself

[whotookmypuddingcup]

"Graphic design requires no ACTUAL skill and talent"

You have no idea how many people you've just made angry.

[zalseon]

If you're ever considering traditional publishing, just remember:
A multi-billion dollar company with legions of professionals not only made Rise of Skywalker, but thought releasing it for money was a good idea.

[TheManOfManyNames]

Calling it now: The secret weapon in the sponsorship wars is the comedic relief character.

[AegixDrakan]

You use Times New Roman for the title font? Hah! POSEUR! Everyone knows you're supposed to use Papryrus font for fantasy novels and Comic Sans for the rest of the genres!

[remixtheidiot]

This characterizes inner critic nicely actually. It shows that both love triangle man and mister inner critic are both representations of 2 extremes exaggerated to extreme proportions. Neither of them are actually good role models.

[Driendel]

I'm currently struggling with this exact question... JP has learned how to read minds, the Love triangle Man is growing too powerful.

[maxthepaladin]

Okay, I'm genuinely invested in the Sponsorship Wars

[dwikim]

You should do detective writing advice