Publishing Methods

Traditional, hybrid, self-publishing, vanity press… what’s the difference? 

There are a variety of methods to getting your book published.

Traditional publishing: 

• original model for agented and experienced authors
• publisher offers author a contract to buy all the rights to the work 
• author receives royalties and a possible advance

Hybrid publishing: 

• partnership between publisher and author
• publisher provides traditional publishing expertise and professionalism 
• author retains ownership of rights, contributes to creative development, and receives higher-than-standard royalties 

Self-publishing:

• author publishes without the involvement of an established publisher 
• author retains all rights, creative control, and incurs all costs

Vanity press:

• publisher publishes at the author’s expense
• publisher is unselective, charges high fees, and requires restrictive contracts 
• often engages in deceptive practices 

Stay tuned and follow the Spring Cedars Blog to learn more about the publishing world. Interesting in what we do as a hybrid publisher? Read more about us HERE, or contact us HERE.