Ep 49 — From Traditional to Self-Publishing: Is Hybrid The Path Forward? — Stephen Aryan

Summary Have you wondered if you should self-publish or seek the traditional route? Stephen Aryan offers a unique perspective after a decade in the traditional publishing arena having several works published with Orbit Books. For his latest book, New York Minute, Stephen decided to take a different approach and self-publish. Find out why in this conversation. Stephen also shares his extensive journey as a writer, detailing the challenges and triumphs he faced in the traditional publishing landscape. He discusses the evolution of his writing process, the motivation behind his storytelling, and the influences that shaped his career. Aryan also introduces his latest work, 'New York Minute,' a cross-genre novella, and reflects on the shift towards self-publishing in today's market. We also chat about the importance of understanding the publishing landscape, the necessity of being business-minded as an author, and the joy of storytelling. We cover a lot of ground, but I’m sure you’ll learn something new. Thanks for joining us, If you enjoy the episode, be sure to like, subscribe on YouTube, or leave a rating or review on your podcast app of choice. Subscribe on YouTube here: https://www.youtube.com/@greatestpodcastinthemultiverse?sub_confirmation=1 Grab a copy of New York Minute: https://books2read.com/u/3JBJ8A Check out his website: https://stephen-aryan.com/ And YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@StephenAryan44 Follow Stephen on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stephenaryan_writer And on X/Twitter: https://x.com/SteveAryan * * * You can check out this episode on all major streaming platforms & YouTube - https://linktr.ee/greatestinthemultiverse *** Get The Bartender Between Worlds on my website - https://www.hermansteuernagel.com/shop Or on other platforms - https://books2read.com/u/b5Y6jA/ Find the podcast on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/greatestpodcastinthemultiverse and on Facebook:: https://www.facebook.com/greatestpodcastinthemultiverse Also, be sure to check out my Science Fiction books, Eclipse, https://books2read.com/eclipse-podcast Chimera - https://books2read.com/chimera-fractured-orbit And Resurgence - https://books2read.com/resurgence-fractured-orbit * * * Episode recorded using RiversideFM - Sign up today for access to premium recordings. - https://www.riverside.fm/?via=herman-steuernagel **The links in the show notes may contain affiliate links - There is no additional charge to you, but it helps me continue to create and put out more content. Thank you for supporting my channel so I can continue to provide you with free content each week!