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Paladin Press
Publishers of the action library
A full-service team of writers, editors, designers and marketers working under one roof.
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We publish books
like a mission

Paladin Press is a full-service book publisher based in Boulder, Colorado. Our writers, editors, designers and marketers work as one team to take authors from first draft to bookstore shelf.

The Paladin Press team reviewing a published book
Who we are

A publisher built for authors

Paladin Press was founded on a simple idea: authors deserve the quality of a traditional publisher without giving up their rights or waiting years for a deal. We bring writing, editing, design, publishing and marketing together so every book gets professional treatment from start to finish.

Our authors include first-time memoirists, business leaders, veterans, novelists and subject-matter experts. What they share is a book worth publishing well.

What we do

From draft to bookstore

We help authors at every stage. Some come to us with an idea and need a ghostwriter. Others bring a finished manuscript that needs editing, a cover and distribution. Many want a launch plan that gets their book in front of readers.

Whatever stage you are at, your project manager builds a plan around your goals, budget and timeline, and stays with you until your book is live.

How we work

Disciplined, transparent, accountable

Every project runs on clear milestones with a fixed scope and quote. You always know what happens next, who is working on it and when it will be delivered.

Your manuscript stays confidential, and your book, rights and royalties stay yours.

Where we are

Boulder, Colorado

Our team works from 5540 Central Avenue in Boulder and with authors across the United States and around the world.

Our code

The values we work by

Discipline

Clear plans, fixed milestones and deadlines we keep.

Integrity

Honest advice, transparent pricing and no hidden splits.

Craft

Bookstore-quality writing, editing and design on every title.

Ownership

Your book, your rights and your royalties, always.

Confidentiality

Your manuscript and ideas protected from day one.

Partnership

One project manager and a team that stays with you to launch.

Every move planned.
Every book delivered

01

Consultation

We learn about your book, goals and timeline.

02

Plan & quote

A fixed scope, schedule and price.

03

Writing & editing

Specialists develop and polish the manuscript.

04

Design

Cover and interior designed to bookstore standard.

05

Publishing

ISBN, formats and worldwide distribution.

06

Launch

Marketing that puts your book in front of readers.

Portfolio

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