This essay on self-publishing explains what a vanity press is and how it differs from a service provider. It shows you how to recognise when you're dealing with a vanity press and why letting them handle your books might not be a good idea. But it also explains why certain people will continue to be attracted to the services they offer.
Psychological
Betrayal
Conspiracy
Mystery
Audiobook details
GenreEducation and Learning, Self-Help
Length16 mins
Publish dateOct 3, 2025
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1Introduction
4It's about the business model
2What is a vanity press?
5What services do you need?
3Money flows to the writer, no?
6Outro
About the author
Patty Jansen
Science Fiction and Fantasy including the bestselling Ambassador series and the Icefire trilogies. More than 60 books published, all of them available in audio.View all audiobooks by Patty Jansen
