by HeidiRich | Sep 7, 2026 | Author Collab, Publishing
The debate over traditional publishing vs. self-publishing often focuses on which option is better. But I think there’s a more useful question for authors to ask: How much of your book are you willing to hand over to someone else? An author friend recently asked...
by HeidiRich | Aug 31, 2026 | Publishing
Why waiting for confidence, certainty, or perfection may be keeping your book from the readers who need it Recently, author Marjorie Dudley shared something on LinkedIn that stopped me in my tracks. She had begun writing Lead Yourself First ten years earlier. Ten...
by HeidiRich | Aug 27, 2026 | Author Collab, Publishing
The mistakes that cost authors money, time, control—and sometimes readers Self-publishing has opened doors for authors that once seemed firmly locked. Today, we can write a book, hire our own creative team, control our timeline, choose our pricing, reach readers...