Traditional publishing means you submit your manuscript to a publishing house, and if accepted, they handle all the costs of editing, design, and marketing. In return, they usually own the rights to your book and take a large percentage of royalties.
Hybrid publishing, like what we offer at Peony Publishing, is a middle ground. You invest in your book upfront, retain full creative control and copyright, and keep 100% of your royalties. We provide the expert support to bring your book to life—editing, formatting, publishing, and launch support.

If you want to maintain ownership of your work, have more creative freedom, and avoid the long and uncertain process of querying agents or publishers, hybrid publishing is an empowering alternative. You get professional-level support without giving up your rights.

Nope! Vanity presses often charge high fees without offering real editorial or marketing support. At Peony, we’re hands-on and heart-led. We’re here to collaborate with you, not just take your money. Every author gets personalized care, expert guidance, and access to tools that support a beautiful, successful book launch

Not at all! If you’re still in the writing phase, we offer mentorship programs to support you from idea to draft. If your manuscript is ready, we can jump straight into editing and publishing.

Yes! We publish both paperback and eBook versions directly to Amazon through your own author account. That means you stay in control and can log in to check your sales, update details, or make changes anytime.

Yes! We provide a launch plan, social media and email templates, and we share your book across our platforms. While we don’t run ads or PR campaigns, we give you the tools and support to promote your book with confidence.

We’re small, intentional, and deeply committed to your vision. You’re not just a number here. We take a heart-centered, collaborative approach to publishing, and we treat your book like the meaningful work of art it is.