Books used to begin with “Once upon a time…”

They were published by fat men in tweed suits with leather elbow patches, who puffed on pipes as they wrote rejection letters that crushed the dreams of writers.

But like the cartel of Big Media, the monopoly of Big Publishing has been busted. Publishing is now within reach of your keyboard. Successful book projects are surprisingly affordable.

You have a compelling story to tell. Maybe you want to bring credibility and prestige to your business or cause. Perhaps the story of your life experience is something you want to pass along to your children's children. Or maybe you have always dreamed of writing a novel, a self-help book, a children’s book, biography or a book of devotional messages. Most first-time writers don't know where to begin. We’re here to show you how.

Don't get stuck, get started. Yes, you can get there from here – from the spark of an idea to a book in your hands.

Even editurs need editors. You caught that mistake, right?

But chances are you would miss it if you wrote it, because we tend to be "colorblind" to our own errors.

I've been an editor since my first weekly newspaper in 1979, but I still rely on a second pair of eyes to catch mistakes and challenge me to improve my writing. A good editor will help you write your way out of a dead-end street, and find a way around roadblocks in your storytelling, or suggest more vivid prose that makes a story come alive. 

Yes you can judge a book by its cover. A bad cover can kill a good story. Even the best writing will be ignored if the "package" is unappealing or the layout and interior looks unprofessional or sloppy.

We work with professional designers because the cover and design of your book tells a story, too – before the first word is read.

We offer a menu of printing options to fit your budget, from press runs in the thousands in vibrant color, to simple black-on-white, and print-on-demand shipments of a dozen books.

We can tailor your publishing project to fit your book.

Huge sales are not a realistic goal for most authors. Unless best-seller lightning strikes, your book won't allow you to quit your day job and sip Mai Tais on a beach in the Caribbean. But you can sell your book at signing events, on Amazon, through social media and in bookstores.

There are many good reasons to publish a book. You can make a dream come true, pass on your experience and advice, raise the credibility of your organization or business, or simply take satisfaction from writing.