Maine has a strong tradition of storytelling, independence, and creative work. From memoir and literary fiction to business, history, self-help, and children’s books, authors throughout the state continue to produce work that deserves professional presentation and broad distribution.
Seacoast Press is a professional book publisher serving authors throughout Maine, New England, and the United States. We help writers move from completed manuscript to finished book through a coordinated publishing process that can include editing, design, distribution, and marketing.
Our goal is to give authors access to professional publishing support while allowing them to retain greater control over their work.
Professional Publishing Support for Maine Authors
A finished manuscript is only the beginning of the publishing process.
Before a book is ready for readers, it may need editorial development, copyediting, cover design, interior formatting, ebook preparation, metadata, retail setup, and distribution.
Each of those elements affects the way the finished book is perceived.
Seacoast Press brings those pieces together through an organized publishing process so authors do not have to manage a collection of unrelated freelancers and vendors on their own.
Depending on the publishing program selected, services may include professional editing, custom book design, interior formatting, ebook production, worldwide distribution, book publicity, digital advertising, and marketing.
Retain Your Rights and Royalties
Ownership matters.
Authors who publish with Seacoast Press can retain the rights to their books and receive 100% of their royalties.
For many writers, that provides an attractive alternative to traditional publishing arrangements in which the publisher may control significant rights and receive a substantial share of book sales.
It also allows authors to remain more involved in the publishing decisions that shape the final book.
Nationwide Distribution
Publishing with a New England company does not mean limiting your audience to New England.
Books published through Seacoast Press can be made available through major retail channels including Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Books-A-Million, Target.com, Walmart.com, and other booksellers.
Authors in Portland, Bangor, Augusta, Lewiston, Brunswick, Kennebunk, Bar Harbor, and communities across Maine can therefore work with a regional publishing company while reaching readers across the country.
Professional Book Marketing
A professionally produced book still needs visibility.
Seacoast Press offers marketing opportunities for authors who want to build awareness around their books and author brands.
Services may include Amazon bestseller campaigns, digital advertising, social media promotion, publicity, and media coverage opportunities on NBC, CBS, and FOX affiliate websites.
The right marketing strategy depends on the book and the author’s larger goals.
Some authors are focused primarily on book sales. Others want to build professional credibility, support a business, attract speaking opportunities, or establish authority in a particular field.
That is why the publishing conversation should begin with the author’s objectives, not simply a list of services.
A New England Publisher With Nationwide Capabilities
Seacoast Press combines the personal attention of a New England publishing company with the infrastructure needed to publish, distribute, and market books nationally.
If your manuscript is complete and you are searching for a book publisher serving Maine, we invite you to speak with our team about your project.
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