Publisher comparison
DartFrog Books
vs Torchflame Books
A factual side-by-side. No winner is declared from headline percentages alone.
Publishing model
DartFrog BooksHybrid publisher Source: Hybrid publishing
Torchflame BooksHybrid publisher Source: FAQ
Upfront cost
DartFrog Books$15,000 program fee Source: Hybrid publishing
Torchflame Books$8,895 Source: FAQ
Royalty structure
DartFrog Books70% of net royalties on POD; 100% of distributor royalties on offset printing Source: Hybrid publishing
Torchflame Books60–75% advertised; exact thresholds require contract confirmation Source: FAQ
Royalty basis
DartFrog BooksNet royalties / distributor royalties depending on print model Source: Hybrid publishing
Torchflame BooksCould not verify current contractual deductions
Rights
DartFrog BooksAuthor retains 100% ownership Source: Hybrid publishing
Torchflame BooksAuthor retains copyright Source: FAQ
Distribution
DartFrog BooksWorldwide print and digital distribution Source: Hybrid publishing
Torchflame BooksPrint and ebook distribution; confirm sales representation Source: FAQ
Sales representation
DartFrog BooksModel depends on program; confirm retail sales representation in proposal Source: Hybrid publishing
Torchflame BooksCould not verify
Editing
DartFrog BooksProofreading included; other editing may be needed before admission Source: Hybrid publishing
Torchflame BooksCould not verify
Marketing
DartFrog BooksMarket positioning, reader exposure and launch support; additional services optional Source: Hybrid publishing
Torchflame BooksCould not verify
Selection
DartFrog BooksYes — submission review Source: Hybrid publishing
Torchflame BooksYes — submissions editor and selections committee Source: FAQ
Pricing transparency
DartFrog BooksPublic amount; check scope
Torchflame BooksPublic amount; check scope
Contract transparency
DartFrog BooksCould not verify a public standard contract
Torchflame BooksPublic document linked; confirm current applicability
Last verified
DartFrog Books2026-09-07
Torchflame Books2026-09-07
Which deserves a closer look?
DartFrog Books: Authors who want a fixed hybrid package and a clearly stated POD/offset royalty distinction. Review the evidence.
Torchflame Books: Authors who value public pricing and unusually detailed public contract terms. Review the evidence.
These are fit considerations based on the reported service model, not a universal winner.
PublisherCheck noteThe better fit depends on the actual contract, your sales strategy and what you need the publisher to do. Before choosing, model the likely dollars per copy — not just the royalty percentage.
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