Traditional vs Self-Publishing: My Messy Publishing Breakup

Traditional vs Self-Publishing: My Messy Publishing Breakup

Melanie Sterling
Published on: 12/06/2026

I tried both traditional and self-publishing. Discover the truth about royalties, marketing, and control that publishers won't tell you. Learn why self-publishing is better.

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