Plot Twist: Indie Authors are Landing More Traditional Publishing Deals than Ever

Plot Twist: Indie Authors are Landing More Traditional Publishing Deals than Ever

March 18, 2026 · 57 min · Episode 111

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Matt & Lauren discuss the trend of indie authors securing traditional publishing deals and the factors influencing this shift.

In this episode, Matt & Lauren explore the rapidly rising trend in indie authors signing major traditional publishing deals. The real plot twist? These days the authors are the ones with the negotiating power and leverage. We talk through: 🔮 How media influences publishing trends 💡 Outdated self-publishing stigmas (and what publishers are actually interested in) 🤔 Why indie authors would want to secure a publishing deal And answer a few key questions to help indie authors interested in se...

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