Ten Hut Media is a co-publishing service business that helps authors bring their books to market professionally. We combine elements of traditional publishing—such as quality editorial, design, and marketing—with a paid-services model that gives authors more control and transparency. THM is a wholly owned subsidiary of Severn River Publishing (SRP), which means we operate with proven publishing expertise and industry connections, while also offering flexible service packages tailored to each author’s needs. By adjusting the financial model to allow authors to invest upfront in production costs, we can offer higher royalty rates and greater creative control. This approach enables us to maintain our dedication to quality, while helping more authors to publish successfully.

Yes, authors maintain full ownership of their copyright while granting Ten Hut Media a limited, exclusive license to publish their work. Our contracts are structured with author independence in mind:

- One-year term with automatic renewal (either party can end the relationship with proper notice)
- Authors keep their copyright and only grant us specific publishing rights
- Limited to formats explicitly listed in the agreement (typically print and ebook)
- If our partnership ends, all rights revert to the author, along with their edited files and cover assets
- Authors retain control over subsidiary rights not explicitly granted in the agreement

This author-centric approach ensures you maintain control of your intellectual property while benefiting from our publishing expertise and services.

At Ten Hut Media, our selection process focuses on three key elements: manuscript quality, author goals, and mutual fit.

First, each submission undergoes a thoughtful editorial review to assess writing quality, content strength, and genre alignment. Unlike many hybrid publishers who accept nearly all submissions, we're selective about the projects we take on—accepting only manuscripts that meet our quality standards. We're passionate about good books, whether fiction or nonfiction, regardless of commercial considerations.

Second, we have an honest conversation about your publishing goals and expectations. We believe successful partnerships start with clear communication about what's realistic in today's publishing landscape.

Finally, we evaluate whether our services and expertise align with your specific needs. We work with diverse authors whose goals range from building a writing career to sharing specialized knowledge with niche audiences.

This approach ensures we can provide meaningful support to each author we partner with, creating a personalized publishing experience rather than a one-size-fits-all solution.

Ten Hut Media exclusively publishes under its own imprint, focusing on a unified approach to branding and marketing for each title. By utilizing our own ISBNs, we ensure a professional publishing process that adheres to industry standards, enhancing the visibility and marketability of our authors' works across all major sales channels.

A typical contract with Ten Hut Media is designed to offer clarity and fairness, outlining specific details such as royalty percentages, rights distribution, and production responsibilities. Our publishing contract offers 90% royalty rate on net receipts. While our contracts are based on standard industry practices to ensure consistency and quality, we approach each author relationship with flexibility, understanding that every publishing journey is unique. This means we're open to discussing and negotiating some terms to best align with the author's goals and the mutual success of both parties. (Stephen King, if you are reading this, we'll give you a great deal.)

We primarily focus on commercial fiction: genres like mystery, thriller, romance, historical fiction, and other popular categories. We also publish many popular nonfiction categories. At this time, we are not publishing children's picture books. If you’re unsure whether your manuscript aligns with our focus, feel free to submit—we’re open to various story types and are happy to review new opportunities.

Ten Hut Media focuses on primary publishing rights for eBook and print formats (usually trade paperback).

For audio and translation rights, we offer flexible options that align with your goals:
- Audiobooks: We can either produce and publish audiobooks directly or sublicense to our established audio publishing partners
- Translations: We can manage translation rights to expand your book's reach into international markets

Both audio production and translations involve additional costs beyond our standard publishing services, as these formats require specialized expertise and resources.

This rights structure benefits authors in several ways:
- Focused expertise: We excel in our core formats while maintaining quality standards
- Flexibility: You can choose which additional rights to activate based on your book's performance and market potential
- Transparent royalty structure: Our 90% royalty rates apply to all formats we publish directly
- Professional handling: Any sublicensed rights are managed with the same attention to detail as our direct publishing

Most importantly, you maintain your copyright ownership with clearly defined rights that can revert to you if our partnership ends, giving you both professional publishing support and long-term control of your work.

Ten Hut Media offers strategic distribution tailored to maximize both reach and royalties across all formats:

For eBooks:
- We provide both exclusive (Amazon KDP Select) and wide distribution options
- For fiction titles, we typically recommend Amazon exclusivity to leverage Kindle Unlimited subscription reads and enhanced promotional tools
- For non-fiction or specialized titles, we can distribute widely across multiple platforms when that approach better serves the book's audience

For Print:
- We utilize both Amazon KDP Print and Ingram POD (Print-on-Demand) services
- This dual-distribution approach provides several key benefits:
- Amazon for rapid fulfillment and high visibility on the world's largest bookstore
- Ingram for expanded reach to libraries, independent bookstores, and international markets
- No inventory costs or upfront printing expenses

For Audiobooks:
- Pay-for-production option: We produce and can distribute through major platforms including Audible, Apple Books, Spotify, and more
- Partnership option: We can connect you with our audio publishing partners who bear production costs in exchange for a share of royalties

We'll work closely with you to determine the optimal distribution strategy based on your book's genre, target audience, and your specific publishing goals.

After we accept a manuscript, we work with the author create a custom publishing plan that may include:

Editing: options include developmental, copyediting, and proofreading.

Design: Cover design, interior formatting, and metadata preparation.

Production: Conversion into eBook, paperback, and production of audio format, if applicable.

Distribution: Listing on Amazon and other retail channels.

Marketing: Optional paid advertising services and promotional campaigns.

We keep you updated at each stage of the process.

THM's royalty structure is designed to be highly competitive, offering authors significantly higher rates than standard industry practices. With 90% author royalties on net receipts for titles under our hybrid publishing agreement. This approach stands in contrast to the more traditional publishing models, where author royalties typically range from 10% to 25% of net receipts.

We focus on data-driven marketing combined with proven publishing-industry best practices. For example:

-Amazon Ads (Sponsored Products, Sponsored Display, DSP etc.)

-Social media promotions (Facebook, Instagram)

-Email marketing to targeted reader lists

-Guidance on author platform building

We tailor these efforts to your genre, audience, and budget to maximize discoverability and sales.

Absolutely. We frequently work with self-published authors who want professional marketing support and expanded reach. We’ll assess your existing books, advise on whether re-launches or rebranding might boost visibility, and craft a plan that fits your goals—whether that’s relaunching a backlist or starting a new type of ad campaign.

No agent is required. We accept direct submissions through our website. Our process is straightforward—you send your manuscript, and we provide feedback on next steps. However, if you do have an agent, we’re happy to coordinate with them.

Ten Hut Media ensures industry-standard quality by collaborating with experienced editors and designers, adhering to a strict quality assurance process. Our commitment to excellence in editorial, design, and production standards guarantees that every book we publish is of the highest quality, ready to compete in the global market.

Transparency is central to our author relationships. We offer comprehensive, tailored quotes upfront based on your specific project needs. Our publishing agreements clearly outline all services included in your package, so there's no mystery about what you're receiving. We're equally transparent about royalties, with straightforward contracts that explain exactly how and when payments are calculated and distributed. Throughout the publishing journey, we maintain open communication with regular progress updates and dedicated points of contact who can address your questions. This approach ensures you always understand where your project stands, what services you're receiving, and how royalties work—creating a publishing experience built on trust and clarity.