It is relatively easy to self-publish. You don’t have to spend as much money. That said, most authors don’t know how to publish, what’s involved, and what they’re missing. It’s the old adage “You don’t know what you don’t know.” Most self-published books fail because they are editorially and aesthetically below par.

On SWP, no book will suffer the feedback of being poorly published, and you benefit from traditional distribution through Simon & Schuster, which has important benefits, not the least of which is getting your book into bookstores, libraries, and other retailers. Additionally, SWP books qualify to be traditionally reviewed by the major trade review outlets: Kirkus, Publishers Weekly, Booklist, Foreword, and Library Journal.

Watch’s Brooke’s video about traditional distribution and its benefits:
What Is Traditional Distribution and Why Does It Set SWP Apart?

Read Brooke’s posts on Substack:
Distribution: The Most Misunderstood Topic in Book Publishing
Distribution for Dummies
Reframing Hybrid vs. Traditional Publishing