Why I Chose Hybrid Publishing: Annie M. Wyatt’s Creative & Marketing Journey

Annie M. Wyatt, a talented author-illustrator and children’s author, shares why hybrid publishing became the right path for her creative and business goals. In this Cloverly Academy interview, she discusses how hybrid publishing offers the balance she needs to maintain creative control while still receiving professional support across production, marketing, and distribution.

Annie explains how she approaches negotiating contracts, collaborating with indie bookstores, and strengthening visibility through personalized book marketing strategies. She gives a clear look into the publishing path, from building an author brand to managing the illustration process and developing an author platform that reflects her identity as both writer and artist.

This conversation highlights how strategic decision-making, thoughtful design, and storytelling come together to create long-term momentum. Annie’s experience offers guidance for children’s authors interested in kidlit marketing, creative ownership, and sustainable growth within the publishing landscape.

For writers navigating their own publishing journey, her insights provide a grounded understanding of how hybrid publishing can support authenticity, vision, and long-term success.