Dedicated Senior Editor
A senior editor reviews your manuscript from start to finish.
Your Story. Your Vision. Your Publishing Journey.
Trusted Book Publishing Company
& Author Services
You wrote the book. You should own what comes next.
The Collingwood Press offers full-service book publishing for authors who refuse to give up their rights or royalties. Senior editors, original book design, and global distribution, with 100% copyright and royalties retained. From manuscript to marketplace, your work stays yours.
Accredited & Member
1,300+Titles Brought to Print
94%Production Placement Rate
5 to 7 DaysSenior Editor Review
4.9 / 5.0Author Satisfaction
100%Copyright & Royalties Retained
AmazonGlobal Retail & Print-on-Demand
KindleDirect Publishing & eReaders
BARNES & NOBLE
Barnes & NobleNationwide Bookstores & Online
BAM!Books-A-Million
Books-A-MillionB&N Books-A-Million Retail
Apple Books
Apple BooksiBooks & Digital Ecosystem
IngramSpark
IngramSparkGlobal Wholesale Distribution
AmazonGlobal Retail & Print-on-Demand
KindleDirect Publishing & eReaders
BARNES & NOBLE
Barnes & NobleNationwide Bookstores & Online
BAM!Books-A-Million
Books-A-MillionB&N Books-A-Million Retail
Apple Books
Apple BooksiBooks & Digital Ecosystem
IngramSpark
IngramSparkGlobal Wholesale Distribution
AmazonGlobal Retail & Print-on-Demand
KindleDirect Publishing & eReaders
BARNES & NOBLE
Barnes & NobleNationwide Bookstores & Online
BAM!Books-A-Million
Books-A-MillionB&N Books-A-Million Retail
Apple Books
Apple BooksiBooks & Digital Ecosystem
IngramSpark
IngramSparkGlobal Wholesale Distribution
Author-First Publishing, Built Around Your Rights
Why Authors Choose The Collingwood Press
The traditional publishing model forces a trade: professional quality in exchange for your rights, your earnings, and often your creative control. We rejected that trade from day one.
The Collingwood Press brings major-house editorial standards to every project while leaving you in full control of your work. You work with the same small team from the first manuscript review through final distribution, with no handoffs and no rotating freelancers.
Custom InDesign Typography
Professional interior formatting that looks print-ready.
100% Rights & Royalty Guarantee
You keep full rights and higher royalties.
Direct Access to Publishing Directors
Work directly with the team handling your book.
Everything Your Book Needs, Handled by One Team
Complete Book Publishing Services Under One Roof
Publishing a book involves dozens of moving parts, and no author should have to juggle them alone. Our book publishing services bring editing, design, production, distribution and promotion together under one coordinated team, so nothing falls through the cracks.
Book Editing Services
Our book editing services cover every stage: developmental editing for structure and argument, line editing for voice, copy editing for consistency, and final proofreading.
Ghostwriting Services
Our ghostwriting services match you with a professional writer who interviews you, captures your voice and delivers a complete, publication-ready manuscript.
Publishing Services
Through our publishing services, you get the editorial precision, design quality and retail distribution of a traditional house, while you keep 100% of your copyright and royalties.
Book Marketing, PR & Launch Strategy
Our professional book marketing services combine data-driven campaigns and targeted PR to maximize your visibility.
Audiobook Recording & Distribution
Our audiobook production team edits, reviews, and masters the recordings before assisting with distribution and distributing the finished audiobook to Audible, Apple Books and other listening platforms.
The Collingwood Press
One dedicated team. Every stage of your book.
From First Chapter to Finished Book
Our Book Publishing Process: From Manuscript to Marketplace
Publishing should never feel like guesswork. Here is how a project moves through our book publishing process , typically in 3 to 6 months depending on scope.
Step 0101
Free Manuscript Review
Send us your manuscript or opening chapters. A senior editor reads your work and gives you a candid assessment, typically within 5 to 7 days.
Typically 5 to 7 days
Step 0202
Your Publishing Plan & Agreement
We map the services, timeline and budget around your goals, and put the terms, including your rights, in writing before any work begins.
Clear plans & transparent terms
Step 0303
Editing & Manuscript Refinement
Your senior editor takes the manuscript through the editing stages it needs, from developmental and line editing to copy editing and final proofreading.
Professional editorial refinement
Step 0404
Cover Design & Interior Typesetting
We design an original cover and hand-typeset your interior in Adobe InDesign. You review and approve proofs before anything goes to print.
Original design & approved proofs
Step 0505
Production & Distribution Setup
We prepare your final files and configure metadata, categories and keywords, then set up distribution to Amazon, IngramSpark, Barnes & Noble and other retail channels.
Retail-ready production
Step 0606
Launch & Marketing
We run your launch with ARC distribution, reviewer and media outreach and advertising, and keep momentum going after release day.
Launch support & ongoing visibility
Explore the Books We've Proudly Published for Our Authors
Books from authors we’ve worked with, published across different genres and styles.
Season of Liturgy
Kate Moody
Cops & Lovers: Unspoken Truths
JR Wilrose
Grace in the Questions
John Davidson
Mudpuddles
Miles R. Stember
12 Minutes to Freedom
Todd Shevlin
We Are All Gods Walking
David Jay
The Kid That Found Courage
Jasper Townsend
Love & Hate
Andrew McClure
Whispers of the Heart
Stacey Michelle
Whispers in Bellbrook
Helen Stafford
Bellbrook's Secrets
Helen Stafford
Fate of the Silver Wolf
Sonya E. Destler
The Liberation of Sue Moody
Gail Gelburd
Serious Roommate Problems
Paul Arata
Llama Louise: The Shy Llama That Wasn't
Reneé Marie Borowy
Mechanics for the Body: Common Sense for the Soul
Jill Suzanne Coleman
Llama Louise Says: Color With Me!!
Renee' Marie Borowy
Voices of Nature: The Postures of Light
Juniper Uriah Pearson Good
Emotions
Al Bayyat
Shattered: Everything Falls to Pieces
Caleb Ekeh
Silver, Silver Little Star
Renee' Marie Borowy
Drag Racing's Original Kentucky Colonel: The David Heath Story
Mark L. Brothers
Godfidence
Veronica Graham RN, BSN
Know Your Options Before You Commit
Hybrid vs. Traditional vs. Self-Publishing: Which Path Keeps Your Rights?
Authors today have more routes to publication than ever, and they do not deliver the same results. Here is how the three models compare. The Collingwood Press sits in the self-publishing column: you stay the publisher, and we do the production work.
| Comparison Factor | Hybrid Publishing | Traditional Publishing | Self-Publishing Author-First Model |
|---|---|---|---|
| Author Royalties | Often a split, commonly 50 to 85% of net | Typically 10 to 15% | 100% |
| Copyright Ownership | Often retained, sometimes shared | Usually held by publisher | Retained by author |
| Upfront Cost to Author | Author-funded | None (publisher-funded) | Author-funded services |
| Timeline to Release | Often 6 to 12 months | Typically 1 to 2 years | 3 to 6 months |
| Editorial & Design Team | Publisher's team | Publisher-assigned | Dedicated professionals |
| Distribution | Publisher's channels | Publisher-controlled | Global retail channels, set up in your name |
| Creative Control | Shared with the publisher | Publisher-directed | Full author control |
Traditional and hybrid figures are typical industry ranges and vary by publisher.
Your Book. Your Rights.
Discuss Your Publishing OptionsMake an informed publishing decision.
Understand your options, protect your creative ownership and choose the publishing path that supports your goals.
The People Behind Your Publishing Journey
Meet the Publishing Team Behind Your Book
Experienced professionals. Personal guidance. Direct communication. These are the professionals who will work on your manuscript.
The Collingwood Press
Lincoln Grayson
Publishing Director
The Collingwood Press
Pamela Hayek
Editorial Director
The Collingwood Press
Camden Wayne
Design & Marketing Lead
What Authors Want to Know
Book Publishing FAQs: What Authors Ask Before They Start
Still have questions?
Get guidance specific to your manuscript and publishing goals.
From The Collingwood Press
Publishing Insights & Industry Guides
The publishing landscape shifts quickly. Stay ahead with practical guides and honest perspectives from our editorial team.
Publishing Insights
Book editing guide 2026: stages, costs, and how to hire
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Publishing Insights
How to Publish a Book in 2026: Complete Process & Costs
Learn how to publish a book in 2026 with real costs, timelines, and publishing paths.
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Book Marketing in 2026: Costs & Strategies to Sell Books
Plan, budget and launch with a proven book marketing process. Costs, timelines, checklists and strategies for self-published and traditionally published authors.
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Publishing Insights
Book Ghostwriting Guide 2026: Cost, Process & Publishing
Book ghostwriting guide 2026 covering costs, timelines, contracts, and publishing steps before hiring a professional ghostwriter.
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Publishing Insights
How Long Does It Take to Publish a Book? 2026 Timeline
How Long Does It Take to Publish a Book? Check 2026 timelines for self-publishing, traditional publishing, Amazon KDP, and every major step.
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Publishing Insights
Self Publishing Checklist 2026: 46 Steps to Launch Your Book
A complete self publishing checklist for 2026. Follow 46 steps and publish your book on Amazon KDP and beyond.
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Your Next Step Starts Here
Ready to Publish Your Book? Let's Talk.
Send us your manuscript or your opening chapters. A senior editor will review your work and give you a candid, no-obligation assessment of where it stands and what it needs. Whether you are weeks from publication or still shaping a first draft, we will help you map the clearest path forward. With the right publishing partner, your manuscript can take its next step with confidence.