You’ve finished your book. You’re ready to publish, and you ask yourself, What’s Next?
Who can you trust to love your book as much as you do?
There is an overwhelming amount of information available, and we will break it down with this simple guide.
Self-Publishing
This does exactly what it says. You have full control over your book, and you can publish on Amazon for free if you’re confident in your ability to edit, design the cover, typeset, and market your book. If you don’t have these skills, you might need to pay people who can help turn your manuscript into a professionally finished book.
You receive all the royalties, but you have all the responsibility.
Traditional publisher
For the ‘big’ publishers, such as Penguin, you would need to find an agent first, and then they would cover all costs. The final decision on the book cover, design and title could be the publisher’s decision, which means you may not have complete creative control over your book.
No up-front costs, and you will receive royalties from the publishers, usually around 5-10% of the list price.
Hybrid Publishing
This bridges the gap between self-publishing and traditional publishing. We will agree on an upfront fee for this service (no hidden surprises), you send us your manuscript, and we will create a quality product. You will have the final decision on the typesetting and cover with the benefit of guidance throughout. The price you pay will also include editing services to ensure your book is the best it can be, and you have access to all their knowledge, experience, and support.
You will share the royalties with us, usually keeping around 80% of them. We both have a vested interest in your book succeeding, but you are not locked into a long-term contract with us.
If you’d like more information, just contact us here, and we’d love to chat about your book plans.
Post by Clair Robshaw (Senior Publishing Assistant at TWH Press)
