Divya Co-Publishing Model vs Self-Publishing vs Traditional Publishing

The Divya Co-Publishing Model is unique in the breadth and range of the services and support it provides to authors. Our starting point is the author centric philosophy we have developed, that puts the author’s interests first. Our goal is to help our authors be successful best-selling authors, that earn a good income from their hard work and creative effort. To do that we have to work hard and be creative as well. Nothing we do on your behalf is easy, but it is crucial to your success. See our article Why the Divya Co-Publishing Model is Unique for a full understanding of the benefits for authors.

We are not looking for an easy way to make money as a publisher. Our goal is to be the most successful publisher in the world. That will only happen if our authors are successful, so that is our primary purpose.  

Let me know if there are services not listed here that you would like to see included. There is a good chance we already do them, but I have forgotten to list them. If we don’t currently offer your suggestion, we will constructively consider your suggestion and, if possible, add it. If we can’t add it now, I will explain why.

Publishing Models Comparison
Your Questions Self-Publish Traditional Publisher Divya Co-Publishing Model
How Easy is it to get Started? Easy
You Can Start Anytime		 Authors cannot approach the big publishers, must go through an agent.
Get many rejections		 Easy
1. Read our articles about our Co-Publishing model. You will be surprised how easy we make it for you.
2. Contact us through the Contact Us Form to ask questions or get started.
3. That's it. You are on your way to your bestseller and a good income.
Do I need an agent? NO
You are your own agent and publisher		 YES
With most publishers except the small ones		 No
You can deal direct with Divya Publishing
Will I get an advance? NO
Self published authors have to self finance but some authors do try to crowd fund		 MAYBE
  • Often it is no, but it can range from $1,000 up to $10,000 unless you are an established author or a celebrity
  • NB: Advances are paid in 3 Tranches
 Every author gets an advance
Yes
We have a unique system,
Contact us for more details
Do I get help to set up my Website, post articles, videos, interactive content e.g. quizzes and audio including a Podcast No
  • You have to hire someone or do it yourself
 No
  • You have to hire someone
  • or do it yourself
 Yes
You can leave it to us
Do I get help to set up my social media accounts? No
  • You have to hire someone or do it yourself
 No
  • You have to hire someone
  • or do it yourself
 Yes
You can leave it to us
Do I get help to create relevant, interesting content and regularly post it to my social media accounts No
  • You have to hire someone or do it yourself
 No
  • You have to hire someone
  • or do it yourself
 Yes
We will create relevant, interesting content that will go alongside your own posts eg, answers to questions from readers
Do I get help to create and post teaser videos, promo videos, tips and book excerpts and more? No
  • You have to hire someone or do it yourself
 No
  • You have to hire someone or do it yourself
 Yes
You can leave it to us
Do I get help to create videos for TikTok, Instagram Reels, Facebook Reels and YouTube shorts etc? No
  • You have to hire someone or do it yourself
 No
  • You have to hire someone or do it yourself
 Yes
You can leave it to us
Do I get help to create and post memes, video or quizzes and other content that keeps your readers engaged? No
  • You have to hire someone or do it yourself
 No
  • You have to hire someone or do it yourself
 Yes
You can leave it to us
Do I get help to create mailing lists and landing pages with free gifts to encourage readers to join my mailing list? No
  • You have to hire someone or do it yourself
 No
  • You have to hire someone or do it yourself
 Yes
You can leave it to us
Do I get help to write and send interesting, funny, informative and relationship building quality emails to them regularly? No
  • You have to hire someone or do it yourself
 No
  • You have to hire someone or do it yourself
 Yes
We will create interesting, funny, informative emails. You will write book specific emails or provide us with the outline.
Do I get help with the design of the book cover, layout for paperback, hardcover and audio book. No
  • You have to hire someone or do it yourself
 Yes
If you have a book deal		 Yes
You can leave it to us
Do get help to create book promotions for each new book including social media campaigns, promo stacking, submission to book review sites, and much more. No
  • You have to hire someone or do it yourself
 No
  • You have to hire someone or do it yourself
 Yes
You can leave it to us
Do i get help to develop and create A personal branding campaign. No
  • You have to hire someone or do it yourself
 No
  • You have to hire someone or do it yourself
 Yes
You can leave it to us
Do I get help to create a wide range of merchandise and derivative products that extend the range of income I can earn from each book? No
  • You have to hire someone or do it yourself
 No
  • You have to hire someone or do it yourself
 Yes
You can leave it to us
Do I get mentoring, business advice and constant training? No
  • You have to hire someone or do it yourself
 No
  • You have to hire someone or do it yourself
 Yes
You can leave it to us
Digital Media is constantly evolving, do i get help to keep up with the latest trends? No
  • You have to hire someone or do it yourself
 No
  • You have to hire someone or do it yourself
 Yes
We will keep you updated and Suggest trends that may benefit you
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