Hybrid Publishing with Bold Story Press

If you would like to publish your manuscript as a professionally edited and attractively designed book, but don't like the odds of finding an agent and don't want to publish it yourself, Bold Story Press may be the publishing partner for you.

At Bold Story Press, our expert editors and designers have years of experience in traditional publishing. We understand and can oversee all the details that must be right to publish a successful book.

Our covers are competitive with publishing leaders, and our developmental editors give you and your BSP manuscript closer attention and care than you would receive from a traditional publisher. Why? Because first-time authors in traditional publishing would never be assigned editors and designers with the experience we have at our fingertips.

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At Bold Story Press you will have direct contact with the publisher, Emily Barrosse, a former McGraw Hill Vice President, Editor in Chief and founder of Bold Story Press. Our creative team ensures that your book has commercial appeal and that it is positioned to compete in the marketplace.

Because we are a hybrid press, you share in the risk by paying a flat fee at the beginning of the process. When your book is published, you receive the majority of the royalties as your book sells.

Currently Bold Story Press offers three publishing packages. You can see the details here. All packages include individualized attention from your publishing team: editor, designer, and production manager, as well as open access to our CEO/Founder and various support staff. The Premium and Elite Packages offer various editorial and marketing options to support your writing, align your brand, notify relevant media, and obtain vital reviews.

Currently Bold Story Press offers three publishing packages. You can see the details here – All packages include individualized attention from your publishing team: editor, designer, and production manager, as well as open access to our CEO/Founder and various support staff. The Premium and Elite Packages offer various editorial and marketing options to support your writing, align your brand, notify relevant media, and obtain vital reviews.

You and your editor will work together to polish your manuscript

  • Editorial Proofreading for up to 100,000 words to ensure your publication-ready manuscript is as error free as possible

  • Developmental Editing (fees may apply)

  • Copyediting (fees may apply)

A collaborative design process includes:

  • High-end custom cover design

  • Customized interior design

Your production manager and BSP staff coordinate:

  • Your manuscript through the entire production process, including design, metadata research, proofreading, composition, and creation of the Advanced Reader copies.

  • The production manager oversees setting up your book’s accounts with the distributors so that optimal discounts and publication dates are chosen.

  • ISBN, Library of Congress control number, and copyright registrations           

  • Initial set of free author copies and discounted future orders

Additional options exist for marketing, but everyone gets core support including:

  • Distribution to the trade through our distribution partner, Ingram and through Amazon KDP

  • Access to a Marketing Webinar that cover topics important to marketing yourself and your book over time

  • Promotion on BSP website and social media platforms

Additional marketing services for fees include:

  • Book marketing strategic plan

  • Virtual launch party

  • Creation of author  website

  • Press kit and single-page tip sheet

  • Customized digital marketing materials

  • Website email list setup

  • Press kit mailings to relevant media sites

  • Journal submissions

  • Award submissions

  • NetGalley Campaign

  • Goodreads Giveaway

  • Paid Amazon advertising

When your book is published, our support does not end—once a member of the Bold Story Press family, always a member of the family!

Ongoing support includes:

  • Royalty management and access to sales data

  • Author copy order fulfillment

  • Support and management of title metadata to maximize your book’s success

  • Ongoing project management of your title for the life of your book

Some of our packages assume your manuscript is ready for publication. Should you need additional editorial help in the form of developmental editing and/or copy editing, our highly experienced editorial experts will work on your manuscript. With some packages, there may be an additional fee.

We are a team and a community of women who care deeply about empowering women to share their experience and their stories.

We don’t just want to help you publish a book; we want to help you achieve your professional, personal, and creative dreams. 

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