Frequently Asked Questions

Yes. We also offer Blue, a traditional publishing program for authors with an existing and large audience. And we offer Canoe Tree Press, which is assisted self-publishing. Click here to learn more. 

We try to get back to an author within 1 week of receiving their submission, though sometimes it may take 2 weeks. We don't believe in taking months to get back to people. Our evaluators have many years of experience and work diligently to begin reviewing a manuscript as soon as it comes in. 

Unfortunately, many companies that call themselves hybrid publishers are, in reality, expensive self-publishing services. DartFrog is different. We believe hybrid publishing should combine editorial and design excellence with powerful marketing to real readers. That’s why we work with leaders from the Big Five publishing industry, developed industry-leading marketing programs, and partnered with Bookclubs.com. 

A DartFrog is a small but remarkably powerful tree frog that thrives in the Amazon rainforest. As a publisher, our mission is to help independent authors succeed in a literary landscape dominated by Amazon. We chose the name DartFrog because it perfectly symbolizes the resilience, agility, and strategic thinking needed to thrive in today's publishing environment. 

To qualify for our traditional imprint, authors must have a large, highly engaged audience. This typically means hundreds of thousands of social media followers, though other forms of significant platform reach are also considered.