Please review this post for a full breakdown of the pros and cons of self-publishing and traditional publishing.
| Self-Publishing Pros | Self-Publishing Cons |
| Can be faster | Less reach |
| Guaranteed publication | No support |
| Complete control | Up-front costs |
| High royalty percentage | No inherent prestige |
| No advance |
| Traditional Publication Pros | Traditional Publication Cons |
| Agent and/or publisher support | Long process |
| No up-front costs | No guarantees |
| Advance | Limited control |
| Career opportunities | Low royalty percentage |
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