The Ultimate Argument for Hybrid Publishing

For years, I've been advocating for hybrid publishing. I wouldn't have started Racket—and Motion before that.

Why Go Hybrid?

Count the following among the major benefits of hybrid publishing:

• Far more autonomy over the publishing process.
• The ability to control your book's schedule and its price.
• Ownership of all intellectual property.
• Far higher royalties.
• Greater transparency.

Today's Publishing Landscape

I haven't banged one specific drum all that much: the financial one. In theory, the publisher that fronts you an advance will be solvent when your book releases a year or two from now. As such, you'll receive your royalties if your book earns out (although that's exceedingly difficult to do.)

Historically, this assumption has been reasonable.

As I write these words, it no longer is.