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This infographic comes courtesy of editor and publishing commentator Jane Friedman. It outlines what she sees as the most important publishing paths, their value to authors, the potential pitfalls, and some examples of each. It’s great advice for any aspiring writer trying to navigate the complicated worlds of both traditional and independent (self) publishing.

Below are the website links for the tools and services for producing e-book files, and where to find freelance assistance and other services, as mentioned in the bottom section of the infographic:

Popular Tools and Services for Producing e-Book Files

Where to Find Freelance Assistance and Other Services

Jane Friedman has extensive experience in the publishing industry. She is the former publisher of Writer’s Digest and is the current web editor of award-winning national journal Virginia Quarterly Review.She was also the editor of the 30th anniversary edition of the Beginning Writer’s Answer Book, published in 2006.

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