What are hybrid authors?

What is a hybrid author?

Hybrid authors are writers who publish their work through both traditional publishing and self-publishing avenues. . This trend is great for the self-publishing community as it highlights a growing acceptance of self-publishing as a legitimate avenue for authors to maintain creative control and reach their audience.

What are the benefits to you becoming a hybrid author?

Creative Control

Hybrid authors enjoy greater creative freedom, allowing them to explore different genres, formats, and cover designs that may not fit within the constraints of a traditional publishing contract.

Multiple Income Streams

By self-publishing some works while pursuing traditional deals for others, authors can diversify their income. Self-publishing can lead to higher royalties per book, while traditional publishing can offer advances and broader distribution.

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jamie noble frier, The Noble Artist

Hi I’m Jamie!

With over a decade of professional experience working with authors, I have developed a great working process that gets the best out of the project, delivers a gorgeous final product, and gets us to goal quickly to make sure your the only bump in your launch, is the bump in your sales.

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Building your personal brand

Self-published authors can establish a loyal readership and grow their author brand independently. This fanbase can be attractive to traditional publishers looking for authors with a proven track record.

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Your own schedule

Hybrid authors can release books at their own pace, taking advantage of market trends or seasonal interests without being tied to a traditional publisher’s schedule.

Expanding your network

Definitely my favourite… As I love meeting people and finding new opportunities… Engaging in both self-publishing and traditional routes can lead to valuable industry connections, opening doors to collaborations, promotional opportunities, and even insights into best practices.

Leverage with publishers

Make yourself indispensable! With a solid self-publishing background, authors can negotiate better terms with traditional publishers, presenting themselves as experienced and market-savvy.

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Hi I’m Jamie!

I work on fantasy book covers for self published authors. I have had some great clients working on both established IPs and new settings. I’m always interested in hearing about more projects I might be needed on, so feel free to drop me an email to info@thenobleartist.com

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If you’re looking for a fantasy artist, feel free to snoop through my illustration portfolio or head straight over to contact me for work. You’ll find my email address and some handy forms which guide you through some of the starting info I’ll need to be able to quote for you. Typically I’m booked up a month ahead of time, but do drop me a line if you have anything time sensitive. Sometimes I’m able to move things around in a pinch. Hope to hear from you! In the meantime, stay informed of my new work and availability and sign up for the mailing list.

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