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The Publishing System Is Burning Out New Authors

05.10.26 10:30 AM - By Elona Washington - Comment(s)
The Publishing System Is Burning Out New Authors

A recent survey from The Bookseller found that over 54% of debut authors said the traditional publishing process had a negative impact on their mental health.


That number should stop you in your tracks, but it probably doesn't surprise most authors who have lived through a launch with most reporting ...


What is Hybrid Publishing?

04.27.26 06:00 PM - By Elona Washington - Comment(s)
What is Hybrid Publishing?

      The Independent Book Publishers Association (IBPA) defines hybrid publishing as "a business model that falls between traditional and self-publishing" yet they operate similarly to traditional publishing companies. The only difference is that they publish books using an author-subsidized bu...