Indie authors are redefining the publishing world

Throughout writing this series, I’ve realized that one of the biggest myths about the publishing industry is that there is a single “right” way to publish a book. As nice as that idea may be, there is no golden standard or easy-to-follow tutorial. Every author needs to choose the path best for them. 

One of the most important decisions an author must make is whether or not they choose to traditionally publish their book with the help of a publishing house or to self-publish it. 

In recent years, self-publishing (also known as independent or indie publishing) has grown exponentially. According to Bowker, the official ISBN agency for the United States, over 3.5 million books were self-published last year, a 38.7% increase from 2025. In comparison, only 640k books were traditionally published in 2025.

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