Publishing for authors who refuse to be boxed in
Dark fiction. Bold voices. Multimedia storytelling.
What We Do
For Your Book
- • Manuscript evaluation and feedback
- • Character and plot development
- • Professional editing (all levels)
- • Ghostwriting services
- • Cover design and formatting
- • Audiobook narration
- • Marketing content creation
For Your Series
- • Series development and planning
- • Character development across books
- • Plot thread management
- • World-building consistency
- • Series bible creation
For Your Career
- • Author platform building
- • Launch strategy and campaigns
- • Long-term publishing roadmap
Primary Services
Publishing Services for Indie Authors
Manuscript Development
- • Manuscript evaluation and feedback
- • Character development consultation
- • Plot structure analysis
- • Ghostwriting - from concept to finished manuscript
- • Developmental editing
- • Line editing, copy editing, proofreading
Design & Production
- • Cover design
- • Interior formatting (print + ebook)
- • Distribution setup assistance
- • Audiobook production
- • Marketing strategy consultation
- • Launch campaign planning
Note on ISBNs: You'll handle your own ISBN purchase (easy to do online through Bowker or your distribution platform). We'll guide you through the process.
Ghostwriting Services
You have the story. We'll write it.
Maybe you:
- • Have a brilliant concept but struggle to get it on the page
- • Don't have time to write but want your story told
- • Need a professional writer to bring your vision to life
- • Want to publish under your name with expert writing support
How It Works
- 1. Consultation - Discuss your story concept, characters, plot, vision
- 2. Outline/Treatment - I create a detailed blueprint for your approval
- 3. Writing - I draft the manuscript in chapters, you review and provide feedback
- 4. Revision - Refine until it matches your vision
- 5. Delivery - You get the finished manuscript, all rights, complete confidentiality
Pricing
- • Novella (20,000-40,000 words): $8,000-15,000
- • Novel (60,000-80,000 words): $20,000-35,000
- • Longer novel (80,000-120,000 words): $35,000-60,000
- • Rush projects: Additional 25-50%
Pricing varies based on complexity, research required, and timeline. Contact for custom quote.
Series Development & Planning
You've got a great first book. But where does it go from here?
Many authors write Book 1 without a roadmap for Books 2-5. We help you plan your series BEFORE you write yourself into a corner.
What We Offer
- • Series arc planning - map out 3, 5, or 7+ books
- • Character development across books
- • World-building consistency
- • Plot thread management
- • Pacing and stakes escalation strategy
- • Series bible creation
Pricing
- • Trilogy planning (3 books): $1,000-1,500
- • Extended series (5-7 books): $2,000-3,000
- • Epic series (10+ books): $3,500-5,000
- • Series bible creation: $500-1,000
Character & Plot Development (À La Carte)
Not ready for full publishing or series planning? Need targeted help?
Character Development Consultation
1-hour consultation + written feedback
$200-300
Plot Structure Analysis
Manuscript plot evaluation + detailed notes
$500-1,000
Story Rescue
Complete evaluation + revision roadmap
$1,000-2,000
Audiobook Narration by the Founder
Want your book narrated by someone who actually gives a damn?
I've narrated 80+ audiobooks in horror, thriller, suspense, and dark fiction. I know these genres intimately—both as a narrator and now as a publisher.
Why I Might Be Right For Your Book
- • Specialization in dark fiction (horror, thriller, suspense)
- • Professional vocal training (DMA, 30+ years performance)
- • Fast, reliable, communicative
- • Understanding of pacing, tension, character work
- • Studio-quality production
Complete Packages
Self-Publishing Starter
$3,500-5,000
- • Copy editing
- • Cover design
- • Ebook formatting
- • Distribution setup guidance
- • Basic marketing plan
Premium Publishing
$8,000-12,000
- • Everything in Starter, PLUS:
- • Developmental editing
- • Print formatting
- • Book trailer with music
- • Launch campaign strategy
- • 3 months marketing support
Series Launch
$15,000-20,000
- • Complete series planning (5 books)
- • Book 1 editing (dev + copy)
- • Cover design for Book 1
- • Series bible creation
- • Marketing strategy
- • Book trailer
Complete Ghostwriting
$25,000-65,000+
- • Full novel ghostwriting
- • Professional editing
- • Cover design
- • Interior formatting
- • Audiobook narration
- • Book trailer with music
- • Launch campaign
Submission Guidelines
What We're Publishing
Genres:
- • Horror
- • Thriller/Suspense
- • Paranormal
- • Dark Fantasy
- • Psychological Fiction
- • Literary Fiction with dark themes
NOT Accepting:
- • Romance (unless dark gothic romance)
- • Children's/YA
- • Poetry
- • Erotica
- • Non-fiction (except meditation/dharma)
Current capacity: We're publishing 6-12 books per year as we build our catalog.
Submission Requirements
- • Query letter
- • Synopsis (1-2 pages)
- • First 3 chapters OR first 50 pages
- • Author bio
- • Manuscript status (complete? In progress?)
Response time: 6-8 weeks
What Happens If We're Interested:
- • Request full manuscript
- • Editorial evaluation
- • Contract offer (if we want to publish)
- • OR referral to author services (if good but not right for our list)
Pricing Transparency
If We Publish You (Traditional Model):
- • You pay: $0 upfront
- • You handle: ISBN purchase (we'll guide you)
- • Royalties: 50/50 split on net profits (after production costs recouped)
- • Rights: 3-5 year contract, then rights revert to you
- • Audiobook: Per-finished-hour rates if I narrate
If You Hire Us (Author Services):
- • You pay: Per service rates or package deals
- • You keep: 100% of royalties and all rights
- • You handle: Your own ISBN, distribution accounts
- • We provide: Professional services, guidance, support
If We Ghostwrite For You:
- • You pay: Ghostwriting fee + any additional services
- • You get: Complete manuscript, all rights, full confidentiality
- • Your name: On the cover as author
- • Can add: Audiobook, cover design, marketing - full turnkey service available
No hidden fees. No rights grabs. No bullshit.
For Authors: Three Paths
Path 2: Author Services
Want to self-publish with professional support? We can help.
View Services & PricingPath 3: Ghostwriting
Have a story but need someone to write it? Let's talk.
Contact About Ghostwriting