Hybrid Publishing or Traditional Self-Publishing: Which is Right for You?
- Five criteria that define hybrid publishers
- Three ways to evaluate a hybrid publisher
- Five reasons why hybrid publishing may not be the best self-publishing route
Imprint formation, planning, publishing strategy, copyright, legal, reporting.
Four questions to ask yourself before you set your book’s release date. Includes summary of IngramSpark and KDP timelines for proofing and a list of 6 issues that require advanced planning.
How to calculate eBook delivery costs • How to calculate paperback manufacturing costs • How to calculate royalties and minimum selling prices • Examples and Resources
What to expect after publishing new books on KDP: timelines and FAQs like changing look inside the book, linking books, how long until for sale on Amazon.
Use our cost calculator to determine the cost to buy copies of your book from KDP at a discount from the retail price. This calculator also computes paperback royalties. Includes how to order guide.
Comprehensive guide to eBook distribution • Direct distribution or use a distributor? • Comparison chart of 11 distributors • The 5 key considerations • Which is better: Commission or Fee?
What are source files and why should you care • How to protect your investment • Seven common file formats • Three important things to know about publishing files