The Overlooked Benefit of Hybrid Publishing
Something to think about if you're unsure of your dates.
The other day, I spoke with a potential client about publishing a book. During our conversation, he asked about the pros and cons of different publishing options available to authors these days. I get it. It can be confusing. He was a bit surprised when I revealed an oft-overlooked benefit of hybrid publishing.
When you work with a legacy publisher, you sign a contract in which you're beholden to a schedule. Its schedule—not yours. If this situation sounds like a power asymmetry, trust your instincts. Miss a deadline, and you've breached the contract. Expect bad things to happen. Of course, should your acquisitions editor suddenly decide to move the goalposts, tough noogies. (Admittedly, it's a rare occurrence, but it does happen. As you'd expect, authors are displeased.)
