Michele DeFilippo: The Truth About Modern Publishing & How Authors Can Profit with the Right Strategy

In this expert-packed episode of The Amazing Authorities Podcast, host Mitch Carson speaks with veteran book designer and publishing consultant Michele DeFilippo, founder of 1106Design.With decades in the industry—including time at Crown Publishers in NYC—Michele reveals how self-publishing has evolved, and what first-time (and repeat) authors must do to succeed in today’s hybrid landscape.

You’ll learn the real difference between traditional publishing, vanity publishing, and true self-publishing, and how authors can control their destiny—while keeping the profits.

You’ll discover:

• Why Amazon changed everything—and how to publish beyond it

• The difference between KDP and IngramSpark (and why you need both)

• How a powerful book cover works like a YouTube thumbnail

• Why many “publishers” today are just middlemen taking your money

• What it really costs—and what you really need—to publish professionally

• How books help speakers, coaches, and experts build lasting credibility

Whether you’re writing your first manuscript or relaunching a backlist, Michele breaks down what works now—and how to avoid the biggest self-publishing traps.

Michele DeFilippo has more than 50 years of experience in book publishing.

Her company, 1106Design, makes it easy for authors to release a top-quality book, keep control of it, and earn more money every time they sell a copy.

1106Design's mission is to help authors publish books without sharing a penny of their net revenue from sales with a publisher. We provide self-publishing peace with quality editorial and design services, reliable publishing advice, and the convenience of project management at every stage. Since 2001,we have helped more than 4,000 authors Publish Like the Pros.

You can find Michele DeFilippo here:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/2771108/

Facebook: https://facebook.com/1106design

Twitter: https://twitter.com/1106Design

Also don't forget to check out:

1106Design Website: https://1106design.com

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