If you're deciding between Self-Publishing and Traditional Publishing, money will likely play a big factor in your decision. Self-Publishing will likely cost you a little bit of money upfront if you hire an editor, formatter, and cover designer (which we recommend!). But one of the biggest perks of Self-Publishing is that you get to keep all of your royalties! That means you'll make 50% more than Traditionally Published authors! The upside of Traditional Publishing is that you get paid upfront!