Hybrid Publishing
A collaborative publishing model that combines professional production, publisher support, and shared royalties.
What We Do For You
Professional Editing
Ensures your manuscript is clear, polished, and ready for publication.
Professional Editing
Your manuscript goes through professional proofreading and copyediting to refine the language, correct errors, and prepare it for high-quality publication.
Custom Cover Designs
A professionally designed cover that reflects your message and genre.
Custom Cover Designs
Our design team creates two custom cover concepts using professional imagery and typography. You’ll be able to request revisions so the final design clearly represents your book and connects with readers.
Book Formatting
Professional interior layout for both print and eBook formats.
Book Formatting
Your manuscript is carefully formatted into a clean, readable layout that meets industry standards for both print and digital publishing. This includes proper spacing, chapter styling, and structure to ensure your book looks professional on every page.
Marketing Launch Support
Initial promotional support to help your book gain visibility.
Marketing Launch Support
Hybrid titles receive one promotional feature and an Amazon Ads campaign (approximately $30–$50 per month) during the first four months after release. Authors may continue advertising afterward if desired.
Publishing Management
Your book published under the HCP imprint.
Publishing Management
We manage the publishing process through our accounts, including setup, metadata, categories, and distribution through Amazon and expanded retailers.
What is Hybrid Publishing?
Hybrid publishing is a partnership between the author and the publisher. Authors contribute to production costs while receiving professional publishing support and benefiting from the credibility of an established imprint.
In this model, HCP Book Publishing manages the publishing accounts, pricing strategy, and initial marketing support, allowing authors to focus more on their message and audience.
How it works financially
YOUR INVESTMENT AND CONTROL
Investment
- Package pricing for books up to 30,000 words
- Small per-1,000-word fee for longer manuscripts
- Payment plans available (2–6 months)
Royalties
- Authors receive 70% of net receipts, while HCP receives 30%.
- Net receipts refer to revenue received from retailers after print and delivery costs.
Control
- Your book is published under the HCP Book Publishing imprint
- HCP manages the KDP and IngramSpark accounts
- HCP handles pricing strategies and promotional adjustments
- You retain full copyright ownership
Best For You If......
Hybrid publishing may be the right path for you if you want a publishing partner to handle the technical side of production and distribution, prefer not to manage publishing accounts yourself, value professional editing, design, and initial marketing support, are comfortable sharing royalties with a publisher, and want your book released under a professional imprint.
Our Publishing Process
Even before you choose your publishing path, here’s what working with HCP Book Publishing looks like from start to finish.
1. Submit Your Manuscript
Send us your book sample, word count, and publishing goals. We review every submission with prayerful attention and professional care.
2. Get a Clear Recommendation
Our team evaluates your project and helps you determine which publishing path (Assisted Self-Publishing, Hybrid Publishing, or Traditional Publishing) is the best fit for your needs, message, and budget.
3. Sign Your Agreement & Begin Onboarding
Once you choose your publishing path and finalize the agreement, you’ll receive a welcome packet, a detailed checklist and your project timeline.
4. Editing & Manuscript Preparation
Depending on your publishing path, your editorial process may include proofreading, copyediting, or developmental editing. Ensuring your message is clear, compelling, and aligned with biblical integrity.
5. Design & Typesetting
After editing, we move into cover design, where our team creates concepts that reflect your message and genre.
6. Final Review & Approval
Once your cover is approved, we format your interior and prepare the print-ready and digital files for publishing.
7. Publishing & Distribution
You’ll review your formatted book and request any revisions needed to ensure the final product feels exactly right.
8. Launch Support
When everything is approved, we complete your publishing setup—whether that’s through your accounts (self-publishing) or ours (hybrid/traditional).
9. Your Book Releases
Congratulations, you’re now a published author! We continue to support you with updates, royalty information, and follow-up guidance depending on the publishing path you chose.
Our Publishing Process
Even before you choose your publishing path, here’s what working with HCP Book Publishing looks like from start to finish.
1. Submit Your Manuscript
Send us your book sample, word count, and publishing goals. We review every submission with prayerful attention and professional care.
2. Get a Clear Recommendation
Our team evaluates your project and helps you determine which publishing path (Assisted Self-Publishing, Hybrid Publishing, or Traditional Publishing) is the best fit for your needs, message, and budget.
3. Sign Your Agreement & Begin Onboarding
Once you choose your publishing path and finalize the agreement, you’ll receive a welcome packet, a detailed checklist and your project timeline.
4. Editing & Manuscript Preparation
Depending on your publishing path, your editorial process may include proofreading, copyediting, or developmental editing. Ensuring your message is clear, compelling, and aligned with biblical integrity.
5. Design & Typesetting
After editing, we move into cover design, where our team creates concepts that reflect your message and genre.
6. Final Review & Approval
Once your cover is approved, we format your interior and prepare the print-ready and digital files for publishing.
7. Publishing & Distribution
You’ll review your formatted book and request any revisions needed to ensure the final product feels exactly right.
8. Launch Support
When everything is approved, we complete your publishing setup—whether that’s through your accounts (self-publishing) or ours (hybrid/traditional).
9. Your Book Releases
Congratulations, you’re now a published author! We continue to support you with updates, royalty information, and follow-up guidance depending on the publishing path you chose.
1. Submit Your Manuscript
Send us your book sample, word count, and publishing goals. We review every submission with prayerful attention and professional care.
2. Get a Clear Recommendation
Our team evaluates your project and helps you determine which publishing path (Assisted Self-Publishing, Hybrid Publishing, or Traditional Publishing) is the best fit for your needs, message, and budget.
3. Sign Your Agreement & Begin Onboarding
Once you choose your publishing path and finalize the agreement, you’ll receive a welcome packet, a detailed checklist and your project timeline.
4. Editing & Manuscript Preparation
Depending on your publishing path, your editorial process may include proofreading, copyediting, or developmental editing. Ensuring your message is clear, compelling, and aligned with biblical integrity.
5. Design & Typesetting
After editing, we move into cover design, where our team creates concepts that reflect your message and genre.
6. Final Review & Approval
Once your cover is approved, we format your interior and prepare the print-ready and digital files for publishing.
7. Publishing & Distribution
You’ll review your formatted book and request any revisions needed to ensure the final product feels exactly right.
8. Launch Support
When everything is approved, we complete your publishing setup—whether that’s through your accounts (self-publishing) or ours (hybrid/traditional).
9. Your Book Releases
Congratulations, you’re now a published author! We continue to support you with updates, royalty information, and follow-up guidance depending on the publishing path you chose.
Download our side-by-side comparison chart to clearly see the differences between Assisted Self-Publishing, Hybrid Publishing, and Traditional Publishing so you can choose the path that aligns with your goals, budget, and calling.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is the publisher of record?
HCP Book Publishing serves as the publisher of record for Hybrid titles.
Do I keep my copyright and royalties?
Yes. Authors retain full copyright ownership of their work.
Who controls the publishing accounts?
HCP manages the KDP and IngramSpark accounts for Hybrid projects.
Is marketing included?
Yes. Hybrid titles receive one promotional feature and an Amazon Ads campaign during the first four months after release.
What royalties do I receive?
Authors receive 70% of net receipts from book sales.
How long does the process take?
Most Hybrid projects take 3–6 months from contract to publication.