Publish with Trickster Press
This is a full publishing pathway for authors who want their manuscript taken from draft to a published Trickster Press title – partnering with us to bring their book to life.
Trickster Press publishes authors that carry a subtle magic—books that reshape how we see ourselves and our world.
WHAT WE PUBLISH
Transformational non-fiction, creative non-fiction, self-help/memoir, hybrid biographies, poetry, and the occasional experimental form.
Publishing with us looks a little like this
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Manuscript Review
We review your manuscript to understand its current stage and publishing readiness.
We clarify:
what’s working
what’s unclear or incomplete
what needs to change structurally
whether it’s ready for full publishing support
Outcome: a clear direction for how your book moves forward.
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Editorial Development
We shape your manuscript into a coherent, publishable book.
We focus on:
structure and flow
clarity of ideas and arguments
chapter organization
overall narrative or conceptual strength
Outcome: a fully developed manuscript that is ready for design and production.
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Design & Production
We translate your manuscript into a finished book.
This includes:
cover design
interior formatting (print + ebook)
typography and layout
technical preparation for publishing platforms
Outcome: a complete, professionally designed book file.
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Publishing & Release
We prepare your book for the world.
This includes:
platform setup and upload (e.g. Amazon KDP)
metadata and category positioning
final quality checks
release readiness
Outcome: your book is officially published and available.
Publishing With Trickster Press FAQ.
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It’s a good idea to start with a consultation or book a manuscript review if you’re not sure about publishing with us.
Self-publishing gives you 100% control – and responsibility – over the timing, pace, and final format of your book.
And, of course, it can save you some money to forgo professional support.
Publishing with a hybrid press arms you with a professional team that has personal investment in your success, and gives you back the time you’d spend figuring out technical specs for your book files and trying to decide on the best Amazon KDP keywords for your sales page (barf).
If self-publishing still sounds like more your style, we’ve created a course, ebook, and quick guide to help you do it. -
As a hybrid press, we are partners in your book’s success. We handle editing, cover design, formatting, and upload to distributors, so you don’t have to worry about any creative or logistic fatigue.
Because this is a hybrid publishing partnership, our model includes both an upfront production fee to cover the in-house services we provide, and a royalty agreement that favors the author.
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Most done-for-you publishing projects are completed in 6-12 weeks depending on complexity.
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Done-For-You Publishing
$10,000 base (up to 50K words)
Includes full publishing coordination + editorial direction + production management
Then:
50K–65K → $12,000 total
65K–85K → $14,000 total
85K–100K+ → $16,000–$20,000+
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Our royalty agreement is 70% Author / 30% Publisher.
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You may submit your book for us to consider publishing. We cannot guarantee all books or authors will be aligned with our publication style, but we will always recommend the best pathway we can see for your book.
