If you’re an author trying to publish a book, you may be wondering where to start. Do I self-publish? Do I go to a traditional publisher? What will a traditional publisher do media-wise? What are my options? Is there a difference between all of these?
We know the world of publishing can be confusing, and all of these different options are overwhelming. Even if you’ve been with a traditional publisher in the past, you may have had some issues with your experience—low payout rates, little-to-no in-house publicity/PR support (after all, that’s why you hired them in the first place!), a painfully slow timeline from acquisition to publication (sometimes years!), a loss of creative control over a book’s cover and even content, and perhaps worst of all, the experience of being an unknown, unvalued, insignificant cog in a giant publishing machine.
By offering the best of both the traditional and self-publishing models, the idea of an innovative, results-driven, successful hybrid model was born. If you’re trying to choose between a traditional publisher and self-publishing, consider a third option: a hybrid publisher. Here’s why!
1. WE VALUE AUTHORS AS PARTNERS, NOT JUST ANOTHER NUMBER.
As a small, independent boutique publisher, we focus first and foremost on our authors. We see authors as our partners in the publishing process. Our goal is to bring high-quality, female-focused books to life that will reach the widest, worldwide audiences utilizing our sales and distribution contacts and channels, as well as our proven track record of successful media exposure.
2. CREATIVE INPUT & CONTROL
Through the entire process, you still have control and input about the cover, content, and even publication date of your book.
We are small and agile—your published, beautifully bound book will come to market much faster than the often-laborious, sometime years-long traditional path, yet you still have the advantage of our dedicated sales channels and contacts.
3. EXPONENTIALLY HIGHER ROYALTIES
One of the biggest complaints from our authors has been the low royalties they receive under the traditional publishing model. SparkPress believes in higher royalties for authors.
4. WORLD-CLASS, INDUSTRY-LEADING RESOURCES
You will have access to our award-winning cover design team, our top-class editing team, our best-in-the-world printer, our industry-renowned publicity team, and a community of fellow authors. Your book will be the very best it can be and arrive in your hands with a gorgeous matte cover (that you had input on!).
5. AN EXPERIENCED, KNOWLEDGEABLE TEAM
Self-publishing can be a lonely road full of potential pitfalls and time-consuming, expensive mistakes. With SparkPress, you will have a partner and friend on your path to bestselling success!
Hi, I’ve written a crime novel with a female protagonist. Is this a good fit for your company?