Hybrid publishing is a model where the author shares the cost of publishing with the publisher. This allows authors to retain more control over their work while benefiting from the expertise and resources of a professional publishing house.

We charge a non-refundable deposit upfront, which is used to pay our contractors. The balance is due upon receipt of printed proof. The exact costs can vary depending on the specific needs of the project.

We publish non-fiction books under our Northern Forest Publishing imprint and fiction books under our Otter & Osprey Press imprint.

Yes, we offer self-publishing options for authors who prefer to handle the publishing process independently.

Absolutely. All of our services are available à la carte — you can hire us just for editing, cover design, formatting, or any combination. Many authors come to us with a book-in-progress and choose exactly the services they need. We’re happy to help.

The copyright always stays with the author. However, the author transfers the publishing rights to us, allowing us to publish and distribute the book.

Yes, our process is very collaborative. We will guide you through the process of making design decisions as we create a beautiful edition for you.

Our publishing package typically includes editing, cover design, formatting, and distribution. You can see the details on our pricing page. Additional services such as marketing and promotional support can be arranged as needed.

The timeline can vary depending on the complexity of the project, but on average, the publishing process takes between 6 to 12 months from the initial deposit to the receipt of the printed proof.

Yes, you can make changes to your manuscript during the editing process. However, significant changes after the final proof may incur additional costs.

We recommend that you arrange a call with Kevin Coleman, the publisher, before submitting your manuscript. Use this link: https://calendly.com/kevin-author/30min to arrange the call. You can also submit your manuscript by emailing to
admin@northernforestpublishing.com.

Once your book is published, it will be available for purchase through various distribution channels, including online retailers and bookstores. We will also provide you with a marketing plan to help promote your book.

The service we use removes the book cover, then uses a paper shear to remove the spine. This leaves a stack of loose pages which are then fed through a specialized two-sided scanners and high-end optical character reader to produce a clean Word file (docx). Normally, the dissected book is then discarded. The Word file is then ready for editing as Your 2nd Edition.

Almost always yes. We need to see your original publishing agreement if you have it, and in some cases, we will have to secure a release
from the previous publisher. Talk to us as every case is a bit different.

We publish middle grade books (Ages 8 to 12) which are text with some illustrations. Children’s picture books will be considered on a case-by-case basis.