P.O.D vs. Traditional Publishing

This week, I am introducing "The Publishing Season" These articles are the continuation of "The Writing Season" because after we write, we publish.
So many authors and writers come to me asking me which way should they go. They have all these demands and expectations but have no idea what to do once their manuscriptis completed.
Today, I am posting a list of the Pros and Cons for Print on Demand and Traditional Publishing. If you do not know what each of these publication terms mean, stay tuned this week and I will explain them.
I suggest you print this list out. This list will help you decide exactly what your book should have.
*POD will print your book in 6 months to a year
*Traditional Publishing may take up to two years
*You are free from editing and cover design with Traditional Publishing
*POD may not include these packages in their base price for publishing
*You may endure reject after reject with Traditional Publishing
*POD will not turn you down
*You have no control over your book with Traditional Publishing
*You have all control over your book with POD.
*Traditional Publishing will place your in stores and on shelves.
*POD will not unless you pay for an extra package that could cost thousands of dollars.
*Traditional Publishing will give your book the high quality it needs
*POD may not be able to provide high quality work
*Some Traditional Publishing companies pay an advance
*POD does not
*Some Traditional Publishing companies requires proposals and query letters
*POD does not

Now that you have read my Pros and Cons, ask yourself:
*Does your publishing company need to offer high quality book covers?
*Does your publishing company need to include editing in it’s price or package
*Does your publishing company need to put your book on the shelves?
*Does your publishing company need to offer the e-book package?
*Are you looking to receive an advance for your book?
*Do you want complete control over your book?
*Do you need your book published within the year?
*Do you mind creating a proposal before be accepted?

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Signing Off,
Dominique Watson