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Escape the Vanity Trap and Avoid Predatory Publishers

Escape the Vanity Trap and Avoid Predatory Publishers

Update: 2025-08-26
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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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Escape the Vanity Trap and Avoid Predatory Publishers

Escape the Vanity Trap and Avoid Predatory Publishers

Michelle Rayburn