Greenleaf Book Group
Premium Austin hybrid publisher with its own master distribution network, 25+ years of operation, and 60+ NYT/WSJ bestsellers produced.
Best for: Established nonfiction, business, or thought-leadership authors with platforms ready to invest $20K+
Cheaper than 10 of 12 tools · periods vary
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Details
- Service Type
- Hybrid Publisher
- Format Support
- Ebook, Print, Audiobook
- Distribution Channels
- Greenleaf Master Distribution, Airport Bookstores, Specialty Retail, Libraries, Academic, International
- Royalty Rate
- Up to 70% of profits (custom per project)
- Exclusivity Required
- Yes
Greenleaf operates its own master distribution network reaching airport bookstores, specialty retailers, libraries, and international channels — not just Ingram aggregation. Roughly 10% of submitted manuscripts are accepted, and the publisher has produced 60+ major bestsellers across 25 years.
- Best for: Established nonfiction, business, or thought-leadership authors with existing platforms who want premium distribution infrastructure
- Key features: Own master distribution (not aggregated), 100% IP retained by authors, foreign rights management, audiobook and ebook production, brand development and marketing
- Pricing: Custom quotes typically $10K–$50K+; pricing not disclosed publicly
- Recent change: Acquired by Civica Media September 2025 — Greenleaf and sister imprint Amplify continue under same leadership
- Limitations: Opaque custom pricing puts it out of reach for most indie authors; premium-segment only
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Lower price than Greenleaf Book Group
- Royalty Rate:
- 90% of net to author
- Exclusivity Required:
- false
Koehler Books
IBPA-member co-publisher with transparent itemized pricing, 60% author royalties, and Ingram distribution to 30,000+ retailers.
Also offers Hybrid Publisher
Lower price than Greenleaf Book Group
- Royalty Rate:
- 60% of net (print and digital), 50% on foreign rights
- Exclusivity Required:
- false
She Writes Press
Award-winning selective hybrid publisher for women authors, distributed by Simon & Schuster, with 60% print and 70% ebook net royalties.
Also offers Hybrid Publisher
Lower price than Greenleaf Book Group
- Royalty Rate:
- 60% of net (print), 70% of net (ebook)
- Exclusivity Required:
- true
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