How Much Do You Know About Hybrid Publishing? 

Quiz Questions

• 1.
  Which of the following are true about hybrid publishing?

  • A.
    Hybrid publishing doesn't involve manuscript vetting.
  • B.
    IBPA has set regulations on what makes a hybrid publisher reputable. 
  • C.
    Authors file for their own copyright.
  • D.
    Hybrid publishing offers higher royalty percentage for authors than traditional publishing.
• 2.
  Which types of publishers have traditional distribution?

  • A.
    Hybrid Publishing
  • B.
    Self Publishing
  • C.
    Vanity Publishing
  • D.
    Traditional Publishing
• 3.
  Which of the following presses are hybrid publishers?

  • A.
    Puffin 
  • B.
    Sourcebooks
  • C.
    She Writes Press
  • D.
    Wise Ink
  • E.
    Little Brown
  • F.
    Grey Wolf Press
  • G.
    Ingram Spark
  • H.
    Candlewick Press
  • I.
    SparkPress
  • J.
    Macmillan
  • K.
    Scholastic 
  • L.
    Turning Stone Press
• 4.
  What are the benefits of hybrid publishing over self publishing?

  • A.
    industry expertise
  • B.
    higher royalty percentage for authors
  • C.
    traditional distribution
  • D.
    more creative control
• 5.
  What are the benefits of hybrid publishing over traditional publishing?

  • A.
    more creative control
  • B.
    more individualized attention
  • C.
    in-house publicity
  • D.
    higher royalty percentage for authors
• 6.
  How many times has a hybrid publisher won Indie Book Awards "Publisher of the Year"?

  • A.
    never
  • B.
    once
  • C.
    twice
  • D.
    three times
  • E.
    twenty-three times
• 7.
  Which type of publisher offers the most creative control for the author? Rank from most to least.

  • A.
    Traditional, Hybrid, Self
  • B.
    Traditional, Self, Hybrid
  • C.
    Hybrid, Traditional, Self
  • D.
    Hybrid, Self, Traditional
  • E.
    Self, Hybrid, Traditional
  • F.
    Self, Traditional, Hybrid
• 8.
  What do you absolutely NEED to be an author in hybrid publishing?

  • A.
    a platform on social media
  • B.
    a well-written manuscript
  • C.
    a willingness to invest in yourself
  • D.
    a large publicity campaign
  • E.
    all of the above

Quiz Outcomes

• 1.
  You're a Hybrid Publishing Newbie!

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  Welcome to the wonderful world of hybrid publishing! Check out this Writer's Digest article to help get you up to speed with the way the publishing industry is changing. Share your results with your friends by downloading the IG story below!
• 2.
  You're a Hybrid Publishing Amateur!

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  You understand the basics of the different publishing models but still have more to learn! We recommend you start by watching this video to hear from hybrid publishing expert Brooke Warner. Share your results with your friends by downloading the IG story below!
• 3.
  You're a Hybrid Publishing Wizard!

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  You're pretty much an expert when it comes to the hybrid publishing model. Let's get you ready to submit your book! Share your results with your friends by downloading the IG story below.