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Michael Wallace · 09-22-2011, 05:04 PM

I'll throw in my 2 cents as someone who started as an indie but took a tradition deal when offered. I love the control I have as an indie, being able to choose my own covers, find my editors, do my own price, etc. However, there's no question in my mind that the ceiling is still higher for a traditionally published author. My book, The Righteous, has sold over 50,000 copies, but it peaked in April and May and won't reach those lofty heights again on its own. When given the chance to publish with Thomas & Mercer, I was happy to consider the option to reach a much wider audience.

They will be publishing the entire five book series (including two more I have to write), but I still plan to indie publish my other books. I would like to find the right combination of readers, income, and flexibility, and I think this will give me the chance.

09-22-2011, 05:04 PM	#21
Michael Wallace Writer Posts: 31 Karma: 14740 Join Date: Feb 2011 Device: Kindle/Nook	I'll throw in my 2 cents as someone who started as an indie but took a tradition deal when offered. I love the control I have as an indie, being able to choose my own covers, find my editors, do my own price, etc. However, there's no question in my mind that the ceiling is still higher for a traditionally published author. My book, The Righteous, has sold over 50,000 copies, but it peaked in April and May and won't reach those lofty heights again on its own. When given the chance to publish with Thomas & Mercer, I was happy to consider the option to reach a much wider audience. They will be publishing the entire five book series (including two more I have to write), but I still plan to indie publish my other books. I would like to find the right combination of readers, income, and flexibility, and I think this will give me the chance.