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Our Written Lives

The 3 Types of Publishing

Test your knowledge and learn about the three types of publishing!

QUESTION 1 of 5

In which type of publishing is the author also the editor and designer?

Traditional Publishing

Hybrid Publishing

Self-Publishing

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QUESTION 2 of 5

In this type of publishing, authors pay for professional publishing services, and make final editorial and design decisions.

Hybrid Publishing

Self-Publishing

Traditional Publishing

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Right!

QUESTION 3 of 5

In this type of publishing, authors sign a contract and may be paid a royalty advance, but may have to give up control of editorial and design decisions and their copyright.

Traditional Publishing

Self-Publishing

Hybrid Publishing

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QUESTION 4 of 5

This type of publishing gives authors complete control, but may limit distribution options.

Hybrid Publishing

Traditional Publishing

Self-Publishing

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QUESTION 5 of 5

This type of publishing requires submitting a manuscript, or pitching a book idea, and may take months to receive a response.

Self-Publishing

Traditional Publishing

Hybrid Publishing

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The 3 Publishing Options

Self-Publishing

Traditional Publishing

Hybrid Publishing

  • Author responsible for all editing and designing
  • Distribution usually limited to the one platform the author selects to publish through
  • No professional support
  • Author responsible for selling and marketing the book

  • Author submits manuscript to the publishing company, signs a contract, and normally gives up decision-making and copyright
  • Full distribution
  • May receive an advance royalty payment
  • Author expected to make efforts to sell the book

  • Author pays for professional publishing services, and retains copyright
  • Full Distribution
  • Author responsible for marketing and selling the book
  • Marketing services may be available at cost

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