In the digital age, the face of publishing has been transformed. No longer does an author have to wait by their mailbox for an acceptance (or rejection) notice from one of the five top publishing houses. Self-hybrid-traditional publishing. Walk you through some options and discuss what to look for when choosing a publisher. Certain definitions and actions are important regardless of the publishing option you select. When talking to printers and sales venues, you need a background knowledge across many aspects of publishing.