The phrase "trad author" is short for "traditional author." It refers to someone who writes books using the traditional method of getting published through a publishing company, rather than self-publishing their work or releasing it digitally.
Sentences with «trad author»
But I know so many trad authors who were devastated over their covers and titles (and then were basically «paying» for those design services for their lifetime in royalties). (elizabethspanncraig.com)
The bigger issue of trad authors behaving badly generally does not impact me personally. (indiereader.com)
Many DIY authors will have a lot of information and support to share when many trad authors switch to independent publishing. (chazzwrites.com)