How to Make a Living with Your Writing: Books, Blogging and More

by Joanna Penn

The hybrid model: It’s not an either/or choice anymore The industry has changed and many authors now take a hybrid approach to publishing. They will make the decision per book per series and by particular rights, using the indie model for some things and taking traditional deals for others. This empowers the author to make decisions and choose the best possible route for each project. After all, a career isn't built on one book. For example, Hugh Howey sold his print rights for Wool and did a number of foreign rights deals, as did indie author J.A.Konrath. Jasinda Wilder sold several new books to traditional publishers while continuing to self-publish another series. A.G.Riddle sold his film rights and kept his World English ebook rights as an indie. I have a German language deal with a traditional publisher and a literary agent who is handling other foreign rights sales. The important thing is that you, the creator, are empowered to choose per project how you would like to progress.