Publishing Map
Choose how to publish
Compare who pays, who produces, how long it takes, and who keeps the rights.
- Traditional trade £0 / $0 (they pay) · 2–4 years after signing, plus querying
- Independent / small press £0 / $0 (they pay) · 1–2 years
- Self-publishing ~$0 to $8,000+ (you pay) · 3–8 months
- Hybrid Thousands to tens of thousands · 6–12 months (~9 typical)
- Specialised / institutional Usually £0 / $0 · 1–2 years+