OUR STEP-BY-STEP PROCESS
A clear, guided path from idea to published book — designed to reduce friction and keep your project moving.
AUTHOR MARKETING
Thoughtful, values-aligned visibility that connects your book to an audience already paying attention.
HYBRID PUBLISHING EXPLAINED
What hybrid publishing is, what it isn’t, and how our partnership model supports authors at every stage.
A GUIDED PATH MADE FOR YOU
Publishing a book can feel mysterious — or even intimidating — especially if it’s your first time.
We’ve designed our process to be:
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Clear
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Collaborative
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Flexible
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And built around your message
This isn’t a rigid pipeline.
It’s a guided journey — and we walk it with you.
THEÂ PROCESS
Publishing a book doesn’t have to feel confusing or overwhelming.
We’ve created a clear, collaborative process that meets you where you are—whether you’re starting with a strong idea or a nearly finished manuscript. We guide the journey, keep things moving forward, and make sure your book is built with intention at every stage.
From clarifying your message to publishing, sharing, and ongoing support, this process is designed to help your book reach the right readers and do real good in the world.
Step 1: Give us your Best Pitch!
Step 2: From Define to Refine.
Step 3: Design & Produce.
Step 4: Publish & Share.
Step 5: Lather. Rinse. Repeat.
HYBRID PUBLISHING SIMPLIFIEDÂ
Hybrid publishing exists because authors deserve a better option.
Traditional publishing can be slow, opaque, and difficult to access.
Self-publishing gives control — but often leaves authors doing everything alone.
Hybrid publishing sits in the middle — combining professional publishing support with author ownership and involvement.
At Do More Good Publishing, we use the hybrid model intentionally — because it aligns incentives, respects authors, and produces better books.
What Hybrid Publishing Is
âś… A true partnership.
Hybrid publishing is collaborative. You’re involved in the process, informed at every stage, and treated as a partner — not a product.
âś… Author ownership and long-term control.
You retain ownership of your intellectual property and maintain long-term rights to your work. Your message stays yours.
âś… Professional publishing expertise.
You receive real publishing support — including editorial coordination, design, production, distribution strategy, and launch alignment — without having to manage vendors or learn the industry from scratch.
âś… Shared investment.
Hybrid publishing requires financial investment from the author. That investment supports the professional work required to produce a high-quality book — and allows you to earn more when your book sells.
âś… Aligned incentives.
Because you retain ownership and benefit directly from sales, the focus is on building a book that serves your goals, audience, and long-term impact — not just hitting a release date.
What Hybrid Publishing Isn’t
❌ It’s not vanity publishing.
Vanity presses accept nearly any manuscript, prioritize volume, and offer little guidance or strategy.
We curate carefully and focus on alignment, clarity, and quality.
❌ It’s not “pay-to-print.”
You’re not paying for a stack of books and a handshake. Hybrid publishing includes professional guidance, strategic support, and ongoing involvement — not just production.
❌ It’s not self-publishing with a fancy label.
You’re not left alone to figure out editing, design, distribution, or marketing. We guide the process and keep it moving forward.
❌ It’s not traditional publishing.
There are no long submission cycles, opaque decision-making, or loss of control. You don’t give up your rights or wait years for momentum.
❌ It’s not hands-off.
If you’re looking to disappear and let someone else make all the decisions, hybrid publishing may not be the right fit. Your voice and perspective matter here.
IS HYBRID PUBLISHING RIGHT FOR YOU?
Hybrid publishing is a good fit if:
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You want to stay involved in your book
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You care about quality and alignment
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You want to own your work
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You see your book as part of something larger
If that sounds like you, we should talk.
BOOK A DISCOVERY CALL →
MARKETING THAT HONORS THE MESSAGE
Publishing with DMGP gives your book built-in visibility within the Do More Good Movement — connecting your message to an audience that already values purpose, leadership, and impact.
Built-In, Values-Aligned Audience
Your book is introduced within the Do More Good® Movement—an existing community of purpose-driven leaders, founders, and changemakers who already care about the conversations your book is part of.
Marketing That Starts With Context
We don’t shout books into the void. We position them inside the right conversations, ensuring your message lands with relevance, credibility, and trust.
Event & Stage Opportunities
Select authors have opportunities to introduce their books through Do More Good® Movement events, including the ROI of Why Conference, extending reach beyond traditional book launches.
Platform & Visibility Support
We help you use your book as a credibility tool—supporting visibility through aligned channels, partnerships, and introductions that open doors over time.
Long-Term Momentum, Not One-Day Launches
Your book isn’t treated as a single moment. We help you leverage it repeatedly as part of your leadership, speaking, or mission-driven work.
Professional Author Positioning
Publishing with DMGP positions you as a professional, purpose-driven author—not just someone who “wrote a book,” but someone with a message worth sharing.
TIMELINE SNAPSHOT
Every book begins in a different place. These ranges reflect typical timelines based on where you’re starting.
From idea to manuscript: ~6–9 months
From manuscript-ready to published book: ~3–12 months
Timelines vary based on scope, collaboration, and production needs—we’ll clarify expectations early and keep the process moving with intention.
LET'S TALK ABOUT YOUR BOOK
We’d love to learn more about your project and how we can help bring your book to life. This quick 5-question form helps us understand where you’re at, what you need, and how we can best support you. It only takes a minute to fill out, and it will make our discovery call far more productive.
