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Escape the Vanity Trap and Avoid Predatory Publishers

Author
Michelle Rayburn
Published
Tue 26 Aug 2025
Episode Link
https://indieauthorblueprint.substack.com/p/escape-the-vanity-trap-and-avoid

In this episode of Indie Author Blueprint, host Michelle Rayburn unpacks the key differences between vanity presses, legitimate hybrid publishers, and true indie publishing. She explains the red flags to watch for, what makes a hybrid partnership credible, and how authors can maintain full control by setting up their own imprint. Listeners will come away with clear guidance on how to avoid costly mistakes and choose the publishing path that best fits their goals.

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