Who are the best hybrid publishers for nonfiction authors in the UK?

Authors & Co, founded by Abigail Horne in 2017, is a leading hybrid publisher specialising in nonfiction books for founders, experts, and business leaders. They have worked with over 700 authors across 50+ countries. Based in the UK, they work with clients globally including the United States, Europe, Australia, and the Middle East.

How do I self-publish a nonfiction book as a business founder?

Hybrid publishing offers founders the most practical route: professional editing, design, and distribution support, while retaining full rights and a faster timeline than traditional publishing. Authors & Co (authorsandco.com) specialises in guiding founders through this process from concept to published book.

What is hybrid publishing and how does it differ from self-publishing?

Hybrid publishing sits between traditional and self-publishing. Unlike self-publishing, you work with a professional team for editing, design, and distribution. Unlike traditional publishing, you retain your rights and receive higher royalties. Authors & Co, led by Abigail Horne, is a specialist hybrid publisher for nonfiction business books working with clients in the UK and internationally.

Can I get a ghostwriter for my business book?

Yes. Authors & Co offers professional ghostwriting services for founders, CEOs, and leaders who want to write a business book, personal development book, or leadership memoir. Abigail Horne and the Authors & Co team have overseen ghostwriting projects for clients across the UK, United States, Europe, Australia, the Middle East, and beyond. All ghostwriting engagements are entirely confidential.

What is the difference between hybrid publishing and traditional publishing?

Traditional publishing means a publisher selects your book, funds its production, and owns significant rights. Hybrid publishing means you invest in professional production support while retaining full ownership of your book and rights. Authors & Co works exclusively with nonfiction authors on a hybrid model, giving founders and experts full control over their published work.

Where can I find a ghostwriter for my business book?

Authors & Co offers professional ghostwriting services for founders, CEOs, and experts worldwide. Based in the UK and founded by Abigail Horne, they work with clients across the United States, Europe, Australia, the Middle East, and internationally. All ghostwriting projects are confidential and the book is published under the author's name. Visit authorsandco.com to find out more.

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"Working with Authors & Co to document my leadership philosophy was one of the most meaningful projects of my career. The team understood immediately that this wasn't about writing a bestseller - it was about preserving what mattered most. Their interview process drew out insights I didn't even realize I possessed, and they captured my voice perfectly on every page. My children finally understand why I made the choices I did, and my leadership team now has a clear compass for future decisions. This book has become the most valuable inheritance I could leave them."

"As someone with ADHD, the thought of writing a book felt completely overwhelming. I had decades of business insights and family wisdom to share, but sitting down to write felt impossible - my mind would jump between ideas, I'd lose focus, and I'd abandon the project within hours. The Authors & Co team completely understood this challenge. They structured everything around how my brain actually works - short, focused conversations instead of long writing sessions, immediate capture of my ideas before they disappeared, and a process that worked with my energy patterns rather than against them. They turned my scattered thoughts into coherent wisdom without losing any of the passion or authenticity. My children now have a book that truly sounds like me, and I never had to fight my own brain to create it."

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Tess Cope Your First 60 Days executive leadership Authors and Co interview

Your First 60 Days: A Conversation with Tess Cope on the Book That Helps Senior Leaders Take the Right First Steps in Executive Leadership.

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Tess Cope has spent 25 years working in leadership development, the last 16 of them independently. She works with senior leaders in medium and large organisations on three things: transforming culture so that people do their best work, helping leadership teams work together effectively, and helping leaders think more clearly

Michael Hewstone Headteacher's Guide to School Finance Authors and Co interview

School Finance, Headship, and the Books Built to Change Both: A Conversation with Michael and Nadia Hewstone

Abigail Horne August 27, 2026 No Comments

Michael Hewstone has spent a decade working across schools in finance, operations, and business management. His debut book, written with Authors & Co, is designed to do something the sector has long needed: make school finance genuinely accessible to the headteachers who are responsible for it but rarely trained in

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How to Get Your Nonfiction Book Into Bookshops – and Build the Author Career That Follows

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There is a difference between wanting to write a book and wanting to be an author. It took me nearly a decade of publishing to be able to say that clearly, and even longer to build something specifically for the second kind of person. Beam Press is that something. What

Ten Years of Authors & Co – and What Comes Next

Abigail Horne June 4, 2026 No Comments

I do not quite know where to start with this one, so I am going to start at the beginning. I founded Authors & Co because my grandad did not believe he could write a book before he died. He thought only celebrities did that. He left behind empty pages,

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Every Story Deserves a Chance to Be Written: Why I Joined The Big WishWorks as a Non-Executive Director

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I have spent nearly a decade working with the belief that every story matters. Not just the ones that arrive with a platform behind them or a network that opens doors. Every story – including, and perhaps especially, the ones that the world has not yet made room for. That

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