Choose Your Publishing Path
Different authors have different publishing journeys. Reading about a path does not commit you to anything, and whichever you choose you use one Shhalaj author account.
Hybrid Publishing
A professional publishing partnership. The author invests in the initial editing and design of the book; Shhalaj publishes it, distributes it, markets it and pays the author a royalty.
Every manuscript is reviewed first. A written agreement sets out the terms.
Explore Hybrid Publishing →Publishing Services
For authors who require specific professional services, such as editing, design, typesetting or printing, under a clearly defined service agreement.
Individual services, not a publishing partnership.
Explore Publishing Services →The Routes Compared
The two routes are separate arrangements, each with its own agreement.
| Hybrid publishing | Publishing services | |
|---|---|---|
| How it starts | You submit your manuscript or request a consultation. | You enquire about the service you need. |
| What the author pays for | The initial editing and design of the book, under a written agreement. | The defined service only, such as an edit, a design or a print run. |
| What Shhalaj does | Publishes the book, distributes it, markets it and manages it in the catalogue. | Delivers the agreed work. No publishing or distribution responsibility. |
| Royalties | The author earns a royalty of 5% of the printed price, reported once a year. | Not applicable. |
| Copyright and rights | The author keeps copyright and licenses exclusive publishing rights to Shhalaj, as set out in the agreement. | Set out in the service agreement. |
| Best for | Authors who want a professional publishing partnership and are willing to invest in it. | Authors who need specific professional help. |
| Next step | Request a consultation or submit your manuscript | Request a quotation |
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