Different Types of Publishing with Ekta Garg

Different Types of Publishing

The Writer's Table: Navigating Your Publishing Options

Your manuscript is done. Now what? With self-publishing, hybrid publishing, and traditional publishing all on the table, how do you choose the right path for your book?

Award-winning author and freelance editor Ekta R. Garg breaks down the three main publishing routes, helping you understand what each requires and which might be the best fit for your goals, timeline, and resources.

What You'll Learn

Ekta doesn't sugarcoat it: all publishing paths require serious commitment. But with the right information, you can make an informed choice about which route will serve your book—and your long-term writing career—best.

Workshop covers:

• Self-publishing: Full creative control, full responsibility

• Hybrid publishing: What it means, how it works, and red flags to watch for

• Traditional publishing: The query process, agents, and what publishers actually do

• Financial investment and expected returns for each path

• Timeline expectations from manuscript to published book

• Marketing responsibilities across all three models

• Rights, contracts, and what you're really agreeing to

• Essential questions to ask before committing to any publishing path

About Your Instructor

Ekta R. Garg is an award-winning author who has successfully published through traditional channels with Atmosphere Press. With an MSJ in magazine publishing from Northwestern University and years of professional editing experience, she brings both insider knowledge and real-world publishing experience to this workshop. She's also a judge for the Florida Writers Association's Royal Palm Literary Awards and hosts the Biblio Breakdown podcast.

Who Should Attend

Writers with completed manuscripts (or nearly complete) who are ready to explore their publishing options. This workshop is most valuable for writers who are serious about publication and want to make informed decisions.

Event Details

What to Bring: Notebook for taking notes, questions about your specific situation

Format: Presentation followed by Q&A

Location: Prairie Fruits Farm Classroom4410 N Lincoln Ave, Champaign, IL