# Book Publishing Red Flags With Elizabeth Lyons Page: https://stenobird.com/podcast/book-marketing-simplified-598642/book-publishing-red-flags-with-elizabeth-lyons Text version: https://stenobird.com/podcast/book-marketing-simplified-598642/book-publishing-red-flags-with-elizabeth-lyons.md Podcast: [Book Marketing Simplified](https://stenobird.com/podcast/book-marketing-simplified-598642) Published: 2025-05-30T19:12:00+00:00 Episode link: https://jenndepaula.com/podcast/86 Audio file: https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/62bffaa4-1fc4-49c8-9aa5-85a5642cd04a.mp3 Processing state: not_requested JSON: https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/book-marketing-simplified-598642/episodes/book-publishing-red-flags-with-elizabeth-lyons Duration seconds: 2270 ## Resource Publishing a book is an exciting time. But with so many options (traditional, hybrid, and self-publishing) and so much conflicting advice, it’s easy to feel confused about which path is right for you. In this special episode (and our first-ever interview!) I’m joined by bestselling author and publishing strategist Elizabeth Lyons. With decades of experience helping authors publish with clarity and confidence, Elizabeth is pulling back the curtain on the red flags every author should look out for. We dive into: The  real  differences between traditional, hybrid, and self-publishing The most common (and costly) publishing mistakes authors make Why self-publishing is more empowering than you think If you're navigating your publishing journey or trying to decide which route to take, this conversation will help you move forward with clarity. Tune in and get the insight every author deserves before they publish. Links “ Which Publishing Approach is Best for YOU? ” by Elizabeth Lyons at publishaprofitablebook.com “ 7 Critical Questions to Ask Hybrid Publishers ” by Elizabeth Lyons at publishaprofitablebook.com ## Actions - request_transcript: `POST https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/book-marketing-simplified-598642/episodes/book-publishing-red-flags-with-elizabeth-lyons/transcription-requests` — Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode. - read_markdown: `GET https://stenobird.com/podcast/book-marketing-simplified-598642/book-publishing-red-flags-with-elizabeth-lyons.md` — Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource. A page view does not enqueue transcription. Agents should invoke `request_transcript` explicitly when they need this episode processed. ## Transcript Full transcripts are not published on public pages unless there is a clear rights basis.