Hybrid Publishing

Since 2011, Little Creek Press has worked to establish a hybrid publishing model that simply doesn’t fit nicely into any current publishing category.

Each of the 200-plus books we have published over the past decade has contributed in some way to creating this model which is simply based on creating a quality product through a collaborative and stress-free process.

What is Hybrid Publishing?

Hybrid publishing offers the best of both worlds: the professionalism of traditional publishing with the control and ownership of self-publishing.
At Little Creek Press, our hybrid model means:

  • You retain your rights and are the official publisher of record.
  • You collaborate with a professional team for editing, design, metadata, ISBNs, and distribution.
  • You gain wide distribution through Ingram, making your book accessible to bookstores, libraries, and gift shops.
  • You share creative control—we guide, but you lead the vision.
  • You get transparency—clear pricing, no hidden fees, and support every step of the way.
In short, you own your book, and we help you build it right.

Publishing Paths at a Glance

Royalties

Hybrid Publishing
(LCP Model)
Traditional Publishing
Self-Publishing

Royalties

40-60% (higher than traditional)

5-15% (low)

70-100% (high but limited access)

Creative Control

Shared and collaborative

Limited—publisher-led

Full control but no support

Distribution

Wide (Ingram, indie stores, libraries, Amazon)

Strong but selective

Limited access to booksellers

Rights Ownership

You keep all rights

Publisher owns rights

You keep all rights

Support

Full professional team

Limited unless a big name

None unless outsourced

Approval/Selection

Curated, author-aligned

Competitive and slow

Open to all

Time to Publish

12-18 months

18-36 months

As fast as you can DIY

Marketing

Strategy and guidance provided

Minimal unless famous

You do it all

Royalties

Hybrid Publishing

40-60% (higher than traditional)

Traditional Publishing

5-15% (low)

Self-Publishing

70-100% (high but limited access)

Creative Control

Hybrid Publishing

Shared and collaborative

Traditional Publishing

Limited—publisher-led

Self-Publishing

Full control but no support

Distribution

Hybrid Publishing

Wide (Ingram, indie stores, libraries, Amazon)

Traditional Publishing

Strong but selective

Self-Publishing

Limited access to booksellers

Rights Ownership

Hybrid Publishing

You keep all rights

Traditional Publishing

Publisher owns rights

Self-Publishing

You keep all rights

Support

Hybrid Publishing

Full professional team

Traditional Publishing

Limited unless a big name

Self-Publishing

None unless outsourced

Approval/Selection

Hybrid Publishing

Curated, author-aligned

Traditional Publishing

Competitive and slow

Self-Publishing

Open to all

Time to Publish

Hybrid Publishing

12-18 months

Traditional Publishing

18-36 months

Self-Publishing

As fast as you can DIY

Marketing

Hybrid Publishing

Strategy and guidance provided

Traditional Publishing

Minimal unless famous

Self-Publishing

You do it all

Our Hybrid Publishing Package

We provide project coordination for every step of the process from initial editing through the delivery of your printed books. We work alongside you to help you produce, distribute, and market your book. We do not take royalties. Authors retain all rights to their books. All books printed are their own.

What You’re Really Investing In

Pricing Breakdown

Learn more about our pricing structure and download a pricing transparency guide.

Myth Busting:

Hybrid Publishing Edition

We have pulled together some of the most frequently asked questions about Hybrid Publishing that we hear, including “Isn’t hybrid publishing just a vanity press?” and “Is it only for people who couldn’t get traditionally published?”

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