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What is Hybrid Publishing?
Hybrid publishing at Montague Books offers authors the best of both worlds: the creative control and higher royalties of self-publishing combined with the professional expertise and global reach of traditional publishing. Unlike the traditional route—where manuscripts are submitted to agents who pitch them to publishers—hybrid publishing puts you in control of how and when your book is published. Authors retain a significantly higher upside, earning royalties of up to 70% (compared to as little as 10% in traditional publishing), while covering the costs of production, printing, and marketing. At Montague Books, we act as your full-service publishing partner, guiding every step of the process to ensure your book is tailored to your vision and positioned for success.
Let Us Publish Your Next Bestseller
From immersive novels to insightful memoirs, vivid cookbooks to transformative wellness guides, Montague Books publishes fiction and nonfiction that captivates, informs, and inspires. We partner with authors across a diverse array of genres and categories, including:
Fiction
- Literary Fiction
- Historical Fiction
- Mystery, Thriller & Suspense
- Science Fiction & Fantasy
- Young Adult & Middle Grade
Nonfiction
- Memoir & Biography
- Business & Entrepreneurship
- Self-Help & Personal Development
- Cooking & Lifestyle
- Health & Fitness
- Mindfulness, Psychology & Wellness
At Montague Books, authors retain more creative control and financial upside while receiving expert editorial, design, distribution, and marketing support. Every book we publish is a collaboration—one that honors the author’s voice and vision, supported by the innovation and infrastructure of a modern publishing powerhouse.
Whether you're a novelist with a world to share, a changemaker with a story to tell, or a subject-matter expert ready to reach a wider audience—Montague Books is your home for publishing with purpose.
How Much Does Hybrid Publishing Cost?
At Montague Books, we provide custom publishing packages to fit your needs and budget. Typically, hybrid publishing packages start around $10,000 but can range up to low six figures. Once you submit your application, our team will provide you with a detailed proposal that includes pricing based on your application answers.
Montague Books FAQs
Acceptance Rate
We only publish 12 books per year. Our acceptance rate ranges from 10%-40% annually.
Montague Books publishes an average of four (4) books a season (Spring, Summer, Fall). This means we vet each submission carefully for potential market fit and quality.
Publishing Schedule
A book accepted today for publication will be scheduled for a release between 9-12 months from today. This extended timeframe allows for our sales team to sell the book to retailers like Barnes & Noble, Amazon, Target, independent bookstores and gift shops.
Royalties
Hybrid publishing allows you, the author, to retain the lion's share of the book's profits. Royalties can be as high as70% of total profitsand are paid out to authors twice a year.
How Hybrid Publishing Works at Montague Books
At Montague Books, our hybrid publishing model blends the creative control of self-publishing with the professional expertise and global reach of traditional publishing. Here’s how the process works:
Step 1: Submission
Submit your proposal through our submissions link. If your project is a good fit, we’ll send you a publishing proposal tailored to your budget and goals.
Step 2: Getting Started
You’ll meet with your developmental editor to share your vision, discuss comparable titles, and identify the best strategy for creating a highly marketable book.
Step 3: Editorial
Our editorial team works closely with you to refine—or even fully craft—your manuscript. This includes developmental editing, market research, copyediting, and proofreading.
Step 4: Design
Our design team brings your vision to life with a stunning cover and professional interior layout.
Step 5: Positioning & Sales
Editorial and marketing specialists prepare your book for the trade market, producing sales and marketing materials and presenting your title to retailers worldwide through Stable Distribution and Hachette Book Group.
Step 6: Layout & Production
We finalize the book’s layout and jacket, create a reflowable ebook edition, and explore audiobook opportunities. Our subsidiary rights team also pitches your book for foreign rights deals.
Step 7: Pre-Publication Marketing
Advance Reader Copies (ARCs) are distributed to media outlets, notable authors, retailers, and reviewers to generate early buzz.
Step 8: Publicity & Marketing
Our publicity team works with you to secure interviews, media features, and digital marketing campaigns leading up to launch day.
Step 9: Publication
Your book is officially released—available worldwide across formats and retailers.
Step 10: Ongoing Management
We continue supporting your book post-publication by managing inventory, coordinating reprints, and running ongoing marketing campaigns across social and digital platforms to keep your book visible and in demand.
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