Showing posts with label 7 Common Myths About Traditional Publishing (and the Truth Behind Them). Show all posts
Showing posts with label 7 Common Myths About Traditional Publishing (and the Truth Behind Them). Show all posts

Monday, July 27, 2026

7 Common Myths About Traditional Publishing (and the Truth Behind Them)

From Edie: Katherine Hutchinson-Hayes shares the truth behind 7 common myths about traditional publishing and learn what publishers really look for when evaluating authors and book proposals.


7 Common Myths About Traditional Publishing (and the Truth Behind Them)
by Katherine Hutchinson-Hayes @KHutch0767

When I first ventured into publishing, I wasn’t chasing a book contract or dreaming of bestseller lists. I wanted to make a difference. Years ago, I independently published my first Bible study with one goal in mind: to raise enough money to help send a family to the mission field. By God’s grace, we reached that goal. I celebrated, thanked the Lord, and moved on to the next project. What I didn’t realize was that I had unintentionally created a publishing résumé.