Real authors. Real books. Real help.

Luminare Press offers the best in hybrid publishing services: Outstanding custom cover designs, professional interior formatting and ebooks are all part of our basic print on demand package. In addition, we offer every service you might need, from editing to marketing tools, and our authors keep 100 percent of their book royalties.

But what you really get if you work with us is our attention. We are here to guide you through the process of self-publishing, to educate you and help you make the best decisions for YOUR book. We don’t have a cookie-cutter approach: we appreciate the fact that each book we work on is unique, and we treat our books and our authors with care and respect.

When you call us, you’ll get a real live person who can answer questions, offer reassurance or advice as needed. From the start, we help you determine what your book needs to be successful, and will never, ever try to sell you anything extra. In fact, we’re far better at publishing than we are at sales.

Essentials Publishing Package

We’re excited to introduce a new, lighter package designed for independent authors who are ready to publish and want to produce a professional book at a competitive price.

The Essentials package includes professional design services for cover, interior, and e-book, and an up-to-date, easy-to-use class that teaches you everything you need to go from a finished manuscript to a professionally published book. No design skills are required, no professional software to learn, and no hidden gimmicks.

Meet Essentials

Download a FREE Self-Publishing Guide

Want a quick and easy-to-read explanation of the self-publishing process?

Download Six Steps to Successful Self-Publishing for Kindle, Nook or more.

This book offers an overview of the publishing process, as well as:

A primer on editing and polishing your manuscript
An explanation of page layout design
Suggestions for cover design (and why it matters)
A look at printing and distribution options, including ebooks
Suggestions for selling your book and finding your audience

Traditional vs. Independent Publishing: What to Consider

Publishing is the step of taking your writing—whether it’s a novel, memoir, short stories, non-fiction—and turning it into a salable product: your book. As you consider whether to publish independently or seek a traditional publishing contract, ask yourself: What is my goal? How much time … Read more »

ISBN: What It Is, Why It’s Important for Self-Published Books, and How to Get One

Are you ready to self-publish your book and wondering what to do about an ISBN? If so, you’re not alone. The conversations surrounding the purchase and use of the ISBN are some of the most confusing, not to mention opinionated, ones I hear. Authors wonder … Read more »

Complete Guide to Author Websites with 15 Great Examples

Most authors know they need an author website to build their community, grow their audience, and sell more books. But that knowledge is followed by some common questions: Ok, but how do I do it and what will go on it? I don’t have much … Read more »

Book Distribution

Book distribution, or where and how people can find and purchase your book, is an important aspect of independent book publishing. As a self-published author, you need to understand the options and set up a system that works for you. In this article, you’ll find … Read more »

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