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Hybrid Publishing, Explained Without the Sales Pitch

Where hybrid sits between traditional and self-publishing, and the questions to ask before signing anything.

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Three models, plainly

Model Who pays Who controls rights
Traditional Publisher Publisher
Hybrid Author Usually author
Self-published Author Author

Ask any hybrid publisher these questions before signing:

  • What are the distribution terms, specifically?
  • Who owns the files at the end?
  • What happens if the book sells well?