Submissions open year round

Two paths, one standard

Books & Smith is a hybrid publisher working to the guidelines of the Independent Book Publishers Association. Authors invest in their work and keep a larger share of it; we hold every edition to the standards of a professional house.

APP

A guided program for authors who want a professional edition with a focused scope.

Manuscript evaluation

Interior formatting

Cover design

Print production

Distribution setup

Professional Publishing

Our fullest engagement, carried from manuscript to bookstore shelf.

Editorial development

Cover and interior design

Formatting and proofing

Printing

Distribution

Launch guidance

Every engagement begins the same way: we read your manuscript and recommend the path that fits it, with a clear account of scope and cost.

Published to a public standard

The Independent Book Publishers Association sets criteria for what a hybrid publisher owes its authors: professional editing and design, honest terms, and real distribution. We adhere to them closely, and we will walk you through what they mean for your book.

Start with the manuscript