Most of us are familiar with major publishers, such as Penguin Random House, Simon & Schuster, HarperCollins, and more. These companies provide readers with best-selling material from iconic authors, such as Tom Clancy, Nora Roberts, Nicholas Sparks, and others. However, if you’re writing niche books, and especially if you’re a new author, you might want to opt for publishing with a small boutique house instead.
There are many publishing options available today, including major corporations like the ones mentioned in the previous section. Authors can also self-publish their books or use a hybrid company, which combines aspects of self-publishing and traditional publishers. There are several advantages to choosing yet another option, which is to work with a traditional, small publishing boutique.
A small boutique is a good choice for publishing niche books
Small publishing boutiques often focus on specific genres, which makes them a good fit for authors who write niche books. For example, you’re currently visiting the blog of Vertu Publishing, a traditional, small boutique that publishes Christian fiction stories. If you’re a Christian fiction author, it’s wise to work with a publisher who understands your target audience and can help your novel achieve its full potential.
Another benefit of submitting a manuscript to a small publishing boutique is that such companies often welcome unsolicited submissions. It’s also not necessary to hire a literary agent. Authors can negotiate their own contracts.
New authors are welcomed
Small publishing boutiques aren’t going to disregard your work simply because you’re a new author. In fact, such companies often have a knack for spotting a potential best-seller that a larger publishing house might have rejected.
Working with a smaller company as a new author enables you to receive personal attention and feedback that might not be available to you with a major publisher. In a smaller boutique, you have the opportunity to work closely with editors who have experience in your specific niche.
Marketing your novel
While a larger press typically has a more expansive reach when it comes to marketing a novel, a small, niche boutique has its benefits, as well. Even a small boutique will no doubt have resources and manpower to help you market your novel, which enables you to extend your reach much farther than you’d likely be able to as a self-published author.
Publishing your novel with a small, traditional boutique may or may not be a good fit for you as an author. The point of this post is to let you know that such options exist and may have certain advantages over a self-publishing or hybrid process. Take time to research all options and choose the path that will help you accomplish your goals.
