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The Great Debate: Self Publishing vs Traditional
October 5, 2025 @ 12:00 pm - 1:30 pm
Part of the Elephant Mountain Literary Festival
The publishing industry today looks much different than it did a decade
ago. In that time, self-publishing has outgrown its longstanding ‘vanity’ stigma and become a
viable publishing option for many writers. The traditional publishing industry has also
experienced great changes and just isn’t what it used to be – even for those who’ve found
success within the system.
This presentation will outline the ways in which self-publishing differs from traditional publishing,
