Ali Cross talks to David Farland, fantasy author, about his million dollar ideas for self-publishing indie authors
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Hmmm. I disagreed with virtually everything in your talk except the need for a platform. I have published both ways, but your talk clearly favoured traditional publishing over indies.
What are your thoughts on hybrid publishing as a third option?
loved it. he knew waht he wanted to say and said it. Thank you David.