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Bespoke publishing that puts authors first. We believe authors deserve more than a transactional publishing experience. Ami McConnell’s hybrid model is designed to combine professional publishing support with long-term partnership, giving writers the tools, guidance, and visibility needed to launch meaningful books into the world.
Why Hybrid Publishing?
Publishing should be a partnership, not a mystery.
Every author brings a different vision, set of goals, and definition of success to their book journey. Our hybrid publishing model is designed to support those goals through a collaborative approach that combines professional publishing expertise with author involvement and ownership.
We believe authors deserve complete transparency about the publishing process. That's why we openly discuss the costs of creating a high-quality book, what services are included, and how hybrid publishing compares to traditional and self-publishing options.
Most importantly, we want you to choose the publishing path that is right for you. If hybrid publishing aligns with your goals, we'd be honored to help bring your book to life.
Adult Nonfiction
Adult & Young Adult Fiction
Picture Books and Children’s Books Through Middle Grade
Every author receives:
Professional editing and production
Custom cover and interior design
Industry review submissions
Custom publicity campaign, including strategic launch guidance
NetGalley distribution
Swag design and limited print run
60% royalties on net sales from day one
We offer two publishing pathways depending on the goals, visibility, and platform of each project. See below for details.
We are intentionally boutique. We take on a limited number of titles each year in order to:
Maintain quality
Protect the author experience
Provide personalized strategic support
Build books with long-term potential
We believe publishing works best as a partnership—one where both the author and publishing team are invested in the success of the work.
Whether you’re preparing to publish your first book or expanding an existing platform, our hybrid publishing imprints offer a professional, relationship-driven path to publication.
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The Standard Publishing Package Includes:
All production coordination
Copyediting + proofreading
Custom cover design
Interior formatting (print and ebook)
ISBN registration + copyright setup
Print proof management
Industry/trade review submissions
NetGalley listing (3 months with option to scale up)
Swag printing package (design and limited print run)
Strategic launch guidance
Marketing + PR consultation
Custom publicity campaign plan and outreach (up to 20 curated outlets)
60% royalties on net sales from day one
$20,000
The Premium Publishing Package Includes Everything in Standard, Plus:
Full audiobook production
Dedicated expanded publicity campaign
Strategic positioning support
Priority production timeline
Enhanced launch coordination for more than one event
$30,000
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“Working with Betty Fay Books was the best decision I made for my novel. This small and dedicated team not only knows this industry but also knows how to make authors feel empowered. Their kindness, professionalism, and expertise is just what every author needs. I couldn’t have become a published author without Betty Fay Books!”
If you're interested in working with us, complete the form with a few details about your project. We'll review your message and get back to you within 1 week.