She Writes Press
Pick 11 of 12Award-winning selective hybrid publisher for women authors, distributed by Simon & Schuster, with 60% print and 70% ebook net royalties.
Best for: Women-identifying authors of literary fiction, memoir, or narrative nonfiction seeking trade-level distribution credibility
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Details
- Service Type
- Hybrid Publisher
- Format Support
- Ebook, Print
- Distribution Channels
- Simon Schuster, Amazon, Barnes Noble, Independent Bookstores, Libraries
- Royalty Rate
- 60% of net (print), 70% of net (ebook)
- Exclusivity Required
- Yes
She Writes Press is a selective hybrid publisher exclusively for women-identifying authors. Since August 2024, Simon & Schuster's sales force pitches She Writes Press titles to the book trade, opening mainstream review channels (Publishers Weekly, Kirkus) typically closed to hybrid releases.
- Best for: Women-identifying authors who want trade-distribution credibility for literary fiction, memoir, or narrative nonfiction
- Key features: Simon & Schuster trade distribution, biannual royalty payments, included Amazon A+ graphics and publishing-day social assets, strong Indie award track record
- Pricing: $12,000 single package (raised from $10,000 in 2026); printing costs billed separately
- Editorial standards: No AI in any part of production — editorial, design, or covers
- Why authors love it: The S&S distribution partnership is genuinely unique among hybrid publishers and justifies the price for the right author
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- Royalty Rate:
- 60% of net (print and digital), 50% on foreign rights
- Exclusivity Required:
- false
BookBaby
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Also offers Hybrid Publisher
Lower price than She Writes Press
- Royalty Rate:
- 100% of retailer payout (no BookBaby commission); BookBaby Bookshop pays 85% ebook, 50% print
- Exclusivity Required:
- false
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- Royalty Rate:
- 90% of net to author
- Exclusivity Required:
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