Hybrid Publishing Versus Self-Publishing
Is hybrid publishing or self-publishing better for your project? Learn the difference, plus more from Writer’s Digest!
Once an author steps away from the traditional publishing path (whether by choice or necessity), a whole new decision tree comes into play. Do you want to undertake the self-publishing process? Do you want to pay a company to assist you? Or would it be better to consider hybrid publishers?
What makes this decision all the more fraught is that the investment you make can be substantial. Whether you self- or hybrid publish, you’re often paying well into the four figures and—more often than not—into the five figures. Especially if you’re watching your budget, it’s natural to feel a lot of pressure over this choice.
Noted publishing expert Jane Friedman covers everything you need to know about the self-publishing, hybrid publishing, and paid publishing services landscape, in plain English. You’ll come away with a clear picture of how these companies work, how they differ from each other, and how it all compares to what professional, self-publishing authors do.
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