Author, publishing isn't what it was. Get the facts before you make the wrong move for you and your book.

Traditional publishing still offers real advantages — bookstore distribution, professional credibility, publicity networks, subsidiary rights. But the industry has changed dramatically, and many aspiring authors are working from outdated assumptions about the services that publishers actually provide.

In this one-hour workshop, publishing strategist and 30-year industry veteran Linda Secondari will break down what traditional publishing can realistically do for authors in 2026, where the model has shifted, and how to evaluate whether it’s the right fit for your specific goals, book, and platform.

You’ll leave with a clearer understanding of today’s publishing landscape — and a more strategic framework for deciding which publishing path gives your book the strongest chance of success.

What we'll cover:

• What traditional publishers actually do (and what they increasingly don't)

• The economics of advances, royalties, and earn-out — demystified

• The four publishing paths compared: traditional, hybrid, crowdfunded, self-published

• Which authors and books are genuinely best served by traditional publishing

• Why author platform matters more than ever — and how publishers evaluate it

• How to think strategically about your options, whatever path you choose

This workshop is for you if:

• You've always assumed traditional publishing was the goal — and you're ready to pressure-test that

• You're weighing your options and want an honest picture, not a sales pitch

• You're early in your process and want to make informed decisions before you invest more time

  
  Praise for Linda's Publishing Series:
  
  "I've heard a lot of these talks and moderated panels at national writers' conventions. Yours is up there. You had statistics and hard facts — none of the anecdotes and fantasies you usually get. I really liked how professional it was." — Sharon Geltner, journalist and author of the Palm Beach novel CHARITY BASHED.
  
  Whether you ultimately pursue traditional publishing, self-publishing, or another route entirely, this workshop will help you make that decision with far more clarity, strategy, and confidence.