You Must Choose One Base Path. No Exceptions.

Override Conditions

The router can be overridden only if one of these four applies. Every other "but what if" follows the router's assignment.

Any one is sufficient

A traditional publishing contract offer in hand — execute the traditional deal
Active industry insider assistance — follow their specific guidance
Specialised distribution requirements — academic, religious, or trade-specific channels with their own rules
Legal or regulatory constraints — consult a publishing attorney before publishing anywhere

"The decision is made. Execute your assigned path."

Find your assignment. Go to the lesson it names. Come back here in 90 days, not before.

By assigned path

Path 1
KU-First
Amazon exclusive for 90 days.
Next
KU-First 90-Day Loop
Path 2
Wide-First
Every retailer from launch.
Next
Wide-First 6-Month Loop
Path 3
Direct
A layer on your base path.
Next
Add direct sales infrastructure
Path 4
Query
Submit and build, simultaneously.
Next
How to submit, track, and handle the answer
Path 5
Service
A layer on your base path.
Next
Vet every service before you pay
Path 6
Do Nothing Yet
Complete the prerequisite, then re-run the router.
Next
Back to the Path Router

Publishing Course