In 2008, for the first time in history, more books were self-published than published traditionally. But why the switch? As advancements in technology continue, self-publishing authors are bypassing traditional publishing houses to have more control with how their books are published and who keeps the profits. But what exactly is a self-published author? And how can you get in on the action? In this week’s New Money episode we look into how audiobooks, E-books and print on demand businesses are helping authors get their manuscripts into the hands (or ears) of their fans.

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