Camille coaches Lesa, a novelist who’s considering publishing with a hybrid publisher (that is, a company that combines aspects of traditional publishing and self-publishing, and charges the author to publish their book). They cover:
What to consider when choosing a publisher
Why being intentional can help you avoid overwhelm and simplify your publishing process
How to pitch your book to book clubs and land other book-related speaking engagements
Questions to ask a potential hybrid publisher, including:
> What are my deadlines for each step of the process (such as editing, copyediting and proofreading, design, and marketing)?
> How do you handle distribution and where will my novel be sold?
> What do you expect of me in terms of marketing?
> Beyond the publishing fee, will you ask me to make additional financial contributions (for example, for marketing endeavors)? If so, how much?
> What do you consider a “success” for the titles you publish, and which of your titles fit the bill?
Camille’s note: For more information on hybrid publishing, check out these posts on Jane Friedman’s excellent site:
https://www.janefriedman.com/what-is-a-hybrid-publisher/
https://www.janefriedman.com/everything-youve-always-wanted-to-know-hybrid-publishing/