Greenleaf's "Publishing Incubator" Puts You in Control, For a Price
By Edward Nawotka - Publishing Perpectives

Self-publishing, whether online or in print, has become an attractive option for many. But it's not for everyone. Many authors find companies like Xlibis and Lulu.com wanting. But for those that are looking for a more robust and professional approach, companies like Greenleaf Book Group have emerged to bridge the gap between bare-bones do-it-yourself publishing and working with a traditional publisher.

Greenleaf, which is based in Austin, Texas, offers a fee-based suite of publishing services to clients who want to retain control of the rights to their work. In exchange for anywhere from $10,000 to as much as $250,000, Greenleaf handles editing, design, printing, distribution, marketing and sales of a client's book. In return the author gets a 70% royalty rate on all copies sold.
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Bonus Material: Is DIY Publishing a Sign of Confidence, Desperation or Something In-between?
By Edward Nawotka

For a fee, Greenleaf Book Group promises to offer high-level professional services with a hands-on approach, going from concept to publication. The cost is not insignificant-it ranges anywhere from the price of a Smart Car up to that Lamborghini-but the upside is that you get to keep total control of the process and, most importantly, all the rights.

One potential savings you'll have in using this model is the 15% that you'd pay to a traditional literary agent, provided you don't hire a lawyer or consultant of your own to vet the details.
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