7 Questions Every Author MUST Ask Before Hiring a Publisher (or Risk Losing Control of Your Book)

Most authors don’t realize they could be giving away their rights, losing money, or locking themselves into a bad deal when they hire a publisher or book marketing company. In this episode of BookLaunchers.TV, Julie Broad, founder of Book Launchers, shares the 7 most important questions every nonfiction author should ask before signing on with any publishing partner. From royalties vs. proceeds to sales transparency and control over your book files, Julie breaks down what to ask, what to watch for, and how to protect your work so your book actually helps you achieve your goals. If you’re considering traditional, hybrid, or self-publishing services, these insights will help you avoid costly mistakes and make smart decisions for your author journey. 👉 Watch until the end for Julie’s take on which questions matter most—and which ones aren’t as helpful as they seem. Relevant Links: Book Launchers: https://booklaunchers.com Free Audiobook – Self-Promote and Succeed: https://selfpromoteandsucceed.com/audio Get Author Launch Kit - https://www.booklaunchers.com/alk Download our 7 Steps to Writing a Non-Fiction Book: https://www.booklaunchers.com/7steps Need Book Marketing Support? Get Self-Promote and Succeed, now available: https://www.selfpromoteandsucceed.com Subscribe for our weekly videos to help you write a non-fiction book, self-publish and sell your book on Amazon, Kindle, Bookstores, Kobo and beyond: http://www.youtube.com/c/booklaunchers?sub_confirmation=1 If you are interested in getting a professional team to help you self publish your book, visit Book Launchers website: http://booklaunchers.com/ Connect with us on social media: http://twitter.com/booklaunchers http://facebook.com/booklaunchers http://instagram.com/booklaunchers Chapters: 00:00 Introduction 00:53 What at the royalties? 03:35 Who retains the rights? 05:14 Distribution Channels 06:20 Book Marketing 09:03 What's an author's ROI? 11:36 What kind of support is available? 12:21 Sales Transparency