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  • Dependent vs. Independent Publishing: Who Really Controls Your Author Career?

    Dependent vs. Independent Publishing: Who Really Controls Your Author Career?

    Introduction Self-publishing has transformed the literary world, allowing authors to bypass traditional gatekeepers and take control of their own work. However, not all self-publishing is created equal. There’s a fundamental difference between dependent publishing—relying solely on platforms like Amazon KDP Select—and independent publishing, where authors build and maintain their own distribution channels. In this article,…