Hey Creative Christian,
Jeremy here, and I’m excited to announce that episode 11 of the GospelWise Author Podcast is now live!
This week, we’re diving into a question that every writer wrestles with eventually: Do I really need a publisher? Whether you’re holding your just-finished manuscript or still dreaming about your book, this is an episode you won’t want to miss.
🎙️ Episode Spotlight: Episode 11 will give you practical tools and renewed excitement for bringing your words to the world. If you’re leaning toward the indie route but not sure where to start, I’ve got a FAST guide to help you publish your book step-by-step—workshop details are shared at the end of the episode!
Here are 5 keys you'll learn in this episode:
The No-Nonsense Answer to "Do I Need a Publisher?" I’ll break down the simple (and more complex!) answers to this all-important question for every aspiring author.
The Three Major Paths to Publishing: We break down traditional, independent, and hybrid publishing to help you figure out what might fit you best.
Pros and Cons of Going Traditional: Get the real scoop on what it’s like to partner with big-name publishers—timelines, advances, and editing expectations included!
The Rise of Independent Publishing: Learn why now is the best time ever to publish your book yourself and how to actually do it.
A Fresh Take on the “Hybrid” Model Find out how mixing-and-matching traditional and indie publishing can serve you and your readers best, project by project!
Fun Fact from the Episode: Did you know Jeremy has published 34 novels, multiple short story collections, and runs his own indie publishing company? Plus, his wife is a VP/publisher at HarperCollins Christian AND he has done freelance writing, editing, and marketing for their Zondervan and Thomas Nelson imprints!
As always, I'm here to cheer you on—no matter where you are on your publishing journey.
👉 If you’re ready to move forward with independent publishing but not sure where to start, check out the Fast Guide to Publishing Your Book training at crossandpen.com/fastpublish. It’s the perfect companion for everything we talk about today!
I’d love to hear your thoughts or questions—just hit reply, or come say hi at crossandpen.com/contact. Let’s keep cheering each other on to write, publish, and share our stories for God’s glory!
Listen to the latest episode now, and keep creating for Christ!
/ jeremy
P.S. If your ready to start indie publishing on Amazon’s Kindle platform and want a step-by-step guide, grab my KDP Setup in a Flash training for a comprehensive walk through to get publishing now!
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