The Truth on Self-Publishing vs Traditional Publishing

Should you self-publish or go the traditional route in 2025? In this video, Amazon bestselling author and author success coach Ali breaks down the real pros and cons of self-publishing, traditional publishing, and even hybrid models—so you can make the best choice for your book.

You’ll learn how each path impacts your creative control, royalties, marketing, timeline, credibility, and more. Whether you're writing your first book or your next bestseller, this guide will help you navigate the publishing landscape with clarity.

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0:00 – Should You Self-Publish or Go Traditional?
1:16 – What’s the Real Difference? (Control, Gatekeepers, Timeline)
2:53 – Who Controls Editing and Creative Direction?
3:22 – Marketing: What Publishers Won’t Do For You
4:25 – Royalties & Revenue: Where You Actually Earn More
6:27 – Credibility, Prestige & Making the Right Choice
9:04 – You Don’t Have to Choose Just One