Publisher comparison
She Writes Press
vs Greenleaf Book Group
A factual side-by-side. No winner is declared from headline percentages alone.
Publishing model
She Writes PressHybrid publisher Source: Publishing package
Greenleaf Book GroupHybrid publisher Source: Publishing FAQ
Upfront cost
She Writes Press$12,000 publishing package Source: Publishing package
Greenleaf Book GroupCustom quote after acceptance Source: Publishing FAQ
Royalty structure
She Writes Press60% of net profit on print; 70% of net profit on ebooks Source: Process and royalties
Greenleaf Book GroupHigher royalties; 100% of direct-sales revenue stated Source: Publishing FAQ
Royalty basis
She Writes PressNet profit / net sales after stated fees and costs Source: Process and royalties
Greenleaf Book GroupDirect-sales revenue for the stated 100%; retail-channel rate and deductions not publicly disclosed Source: Publishing FAQ
Rights
She Writes PressCould not verify
Greenleaf Book GroupAuthor retains complete ownership of intellectual property Source: Publishing FAQ
Distribution
She Writes PressTraditional trade distribution through Simon & Schuster Source: Publishing package
Greenleaf Book GroupMaster distribution to major retailers, wholesalers, libraries, specialty and international channels Source: Publishing FAQ
Sales representation
She Writes PressYes — Simon & Schuster trade distribution Source: Publishing package
Greenleaf Book GroupYes — Greenleaf describes itself as a master distributor Source: Publishing FAQ
Editing
She Writes PressFinal proofreading included; further editing may be required before acceptance Source: Publishing package
Greenleaf Book GroupEditorial development available; custom scope Source: Publishing FAQ
Marketing
She Writes PressCould not verify specific included marketing deliverables in the package and process pages
Greenleaf Book GroupBook marketing and brand development; scope set in a custom proposal Source: Publishing FAQ
Selection
She Writes PressYes — manuscripts are vetted for publish-ready quality Source: Process and royalties
Greenleaf Book GroupYes — books are reviewed before a custom plan is created Source: Publishing FAQ
Pricing transparency
She Writes PressPublic amount; check scope
Greenleaf Book GroupCustom / could not verify
Contract transparency
She Writes PressCould not verify a public standard contract
Greenleaf Book GroupCould not verify a public standard contract
Last verified
She Writes Press2026-09-07
Greenleaf Book Group2026-09-07
Which deserves a closer look?
She Writes Press: Women writers who value traditional trade distribution and a curated list. Review the evidence.
Greenleaf Book Group: Authors prioritizing rights ownership and established retail distribution infrastructure. 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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