Choose Your Publishing Path

If you’re ready to publish but unsure whether self-publishing, traditional publishing, or hybrid publishing is right for you, this workshop will help you make an informed decision with confidence.

Every publishing option comes with its own costs, timelines, responsibilities, and opportunities. Choosing the wrong path can lead to frustration, unnecessary expenses, and delays. Choosing the right path can help you successfully bring your book to readers while achieving your publishing goals.

Find the Publishing Option That Fits Your Goals

This interactive online workshop begins with a Publishing Path Quiz designed to help you identify the publishing route that best aligns with your book, budget, timeline, and desired publishing experience.

You’ll gain a clear understanding of the three main publishing options available to authors today:

• Self-publishing
• Traditional publishing
• Hybrid publishing

What You’ll Learn

• The advantages and challenges of self-publishing
• How traditional publishing works and what publishers look for
• When hybrid publishing may be a suitable option
• The costs, timelines, and responsibilities associated with each path
• Common publishing mistakes and how to avoid them
• Practical next steps for publishing your book

How to Choose the Best Publishing Path for Your Book

Every author’s journey is different. Some writers want complete creative control, while others prefer the support of a publishing team. This workshop will help you evaluate your priorities and determine which publishing path aligns with your personal and professional goals.

Whether you’re writing your first manuscript or preparing to publish a completed book, you’ll leave with greater clarity and a practical roadmap for moving forward.

Ask Your Publishing Questions Live

The workshop concludes with a live Q&A session, giving participants the opportunity to ask questions about their own publishing journey and receive expert guidance on next steps.

Workshop Details

Date: Wednesday, September 2, 2026
Time: 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM
Location: Online (Live Webinar)
Cost: $20
Language: English

Speaker: Melody Ann Owen, Publishing Strategist and Developmental Editor.

Register today and gain the knowledge, confidence, and tools you need to choose the publishing path that’s right for you and your book.

📩 Pre-registration is required. This workshop is available as an online, live-streaming webinar only. Once you have registered, you will receive an email with login instructions a few hours before the workshop starts. If you don’t see the email one hour before the start time, please check your Spam or Junk folder.

About the Speaker:

Melody Owen is the creator of Author Odyssey, a nonfiction author platform that helps experts, professionals, and aspiring authors turn complex ideas into engaging, impactful books. A developmental editor, nonfiction strategist, and educator with a background in professional writing, linguistics, teaching, and publishing, she guides authors through the journey of planning, writing, publishing, and promoting meaningful nonfiction. Melody is passionate about helping authors create books that are accessible, transformative, and built to make a lasting impact. 

About the Community:

Author Odyssey is a nonfiction author community designed to help writers navigate the journey from idea to published book with greater clarity, confidence, and momentum. Through workshops, writing sessions, educational resources, publishing guidance, and community support, members move through every stage of the author journey alongside other driven writers. Built around a gamified framework, Author Odyssey transforms the often-overwhelming publishing process into a structured, motivating, and meaningful adventure. 

*This free workshop is only possible thanks to our generous funders and partners.