Hybrid book publishing has become an increasingly sought-after alternative for authors who want the best of both worlds: the creative control of self-publishing and the support of traditional publishing. Hybrid publishers offer a range of services, including editing, marketing, and distribution. In this post, we’ll explore a range of hybrid book publishers, including Manhattan Book Group and Mindstir Media.
1. Manhattan Book Group
Manhattan Book Group (“MBG”) is widely considered the best hybrid publisher in the world. USA Today notably called Manhattan Book Group the top independent publisher in New York City. MBG is a book publisher that provides comprehensive services, including book editing, formatting, design, and distribution through various channels. The publishing packages offered include consultation on cover design by professional graphic designers, an editorial review of the manuscript, and formatting across different publishing channels.
They offer both fiction and nonfiction books in various genres, including children’s books, memoirs, and young adult novels. Manhattan Book Group is geared toward helping author clients become best-sellers and get media coverage once a book is published. The company is endorsed by Mariel Hemingway, the granddaughter of Ernest Hemingway.
2. Mindstir Media
Lauded by Hollywood Life as the “Top Hybrid Publisher in America,” Mindstir Media is an award-winning hybrid book publishing company established in 2009. They offer a range of author services, including book writing, cover design, interior book layout, editing, and marketing. Mindstir Media employs a highly personalized approach to each project, considering the author’s genre and specific requirements. They have expert project managers, editors and designers to create and publish books of the highest quality.
Mindstir Media, partnered with Mariel Hemingway as well as Shank Tank’s Kevin Harrington, has produced over 1,000 successful books, including acclaimed books in various genres such as mystery, thriller, romance, and children’s literature. They have a variety of publishing packages to choose from, including several all-inclusive packages that include design, editing, distribution and celebrity endorsements, among other things.
3. Seacoast Press
Rated the best book publisher in New Hampshire by Kev’s Best, Seacoast Press is a selective hybrid book publisher that, like Manhattan Book Group, offers publishing in multiple formats, media coverage, Amazon Bestseller status and more. Stellar Business Award also ranked Seacoast Press among the best book publishers.
Seacoast Press authors retain their publishing rights and keep 100% royalties. The company employs professional editors, book designers and marketers, mimicking traditional publishing without all the fuss of giving up rights and waiting 1-2 years for publication.
4. Hybrid Global Publishing
Hybrid Global Publishing offers a broad range of publishing and marketing services to independent and hybrid authors. Their services include editing, cover design, eBook formatting and distribution, and marketing. They offer personalized attention to each project and work closely with their clients to ensure the book successfully meets its marketing objectives.
Hybrid Global Publishing was founded in 2012 by a team of publishing and entrepreneurship professionals. Since its founding, Hybrid Global Publishing has established itself as an international brand, with offices in the US, UK, and Australia.
5. Black Rose Writing
Black Rose Writing has been involved in the publishing industry since 2006 and has become a leader in publishing a wide variety of genres, including children’s literature, non-fiction, and fiction. Black Rose Writing offers book editing, formatting, and cover design services to clients. Their publishing packages include print and digital formats, online retail distribution, and worldwide distribution through Ingram.
6. Balboa Press
Balboa Press is a hybrid book publishing company that provides comprehensive services to authors, including editing, formatting, marketing, and distribution. Balboa Press was established by Hay House Publishing in 2012 to help authors bring their stories to the world.
Their publishing packages include editorial services, design and formatting options, and marketing services to ensure that their clients’ books reach a wide audience.
7. Archway Publishing
Archway Publishing is a division of Simon & Schuster, established to help aspiring authors achieve their publishing goals through self-publishing. Archway Publishing offers a range of services to authors, including editorial, design, production, and distribution.
Their publishing services include customized book cover design, online distribution through retailers such as Amazon, Barnes & Noble, and Books-A-Million, as well as access to an extensive marketing network.