Self-publishing Vs Traditional Novels & Stories

“Traditional publishing is a more recent term, used by some who wished to distinguish between it and self-publishing and by those in trade publishing who wished to rescue the falling reputation of that industry. Personally, I prefer trade publishing. As modern self-publishing enters its second decade, it’s becoming ‘traditional’ in its own right. In any case, the real difference between self- and trade publishing has little to do with its time or which came first, but the distribution model used. Self-publishing largely depends upon online sales, while trade publishing is all about selling advance copies to brick-and-mortar bookstores.” “Use whatever term you like. I agree with Jane the bott