Self-Publish vs. Traditional vs. Hybrid: How to Choose Your Path
Every writer hits the same wall: should I self-publish, query agents, or pay a hybrid publisher?
Pick the wrong path and you'll waste years, thousands of dollars, or both.
In this 60-minute live masterclass, Natasha Tynes — published novelist, journalist, and ghostwriter who has worked on all three sides of the industry — walks you through a clear decision framework so you can choose with confidence.
What you'll learn:
What each path actually costs (the real numbers, not the marketing pitch)
Realistic timelines from manuscript to launch on each route
Who keeps the rights, royalties, and creative control — and what you give up
The red flags that signal a hybrid publisher is a scam
The 7 questions that reveal which path fits your specific book and goals
You'll leave with: ✓ A completed Publishing Path Decision Worksheet identifying your best route ✓ A one-page roadmap of your next steps ✓ The confidence to stop second-guessing and start moving
Perfect for memoirists, novelists, and nonfiction writers who are tired of the noise and ready to make a decision.
A replay will be available to all registrants for 14 days after the event.
Your host: Natasha Tynes is a Jordanian-American author, journalist, and founder of Suburban Media Group. She is the author of the mystery novel They Called Me Wyatt and the supernatural thriller Karma Unleashed, with 25+ years in publishing and bylines in The Washington Post, Forbes, Elle, and Esquire. She has coached hundreds of writers through her "Write Your Book in 120 Days" program and hosts the Read and Write with Natasha podcast.