Publishing Services for Pacific Northwest Authors

Character-driven stories deserve thoughtful support. Relics Press offers hybrid publishing and editorial services for emerging and independent voices.

A True Partnership, Not a Vanity Press

Relics Press is selective. We work with a limited number of authors each year, choosing manuscripts that align with our mission: character-driven, emotionally resonant storytelling. We share the investment because we believe in the work. This is not a pay-to-publish model. Acceptance is never guaranteed, and neither are sales. What we do guarantee is professional editorial support, thoughtful production, and genuine commitment to your book’s success.

Hybrid Publishing Options

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Tier I: Press-Led Partnership

What’s Included:

• Full editorial support (developmental, line, copy editing)
• professional formatting
• ISBNs
• cover design
• launch planning
• marketing support

Author Contribution: $4,000+
Author Royalties: 60%+ of net revenue
Best For: Authors seeking comprehensive support and shared investment in their book’s success.

Tier II: Shared Investment

What’s Included:

• Full editorial support (developmental, line, copy editing)
• professional formatting
• ISBNs
• launch planning
• Shared costs for cover art and marketing.

Author Contribution: Varies by project
Royalties: 50-60% of net revenue
Best For: Authors who want to contribute more to production while maintaining strong editorial partnership.

Tier III: Author-Led

What’s Included:

• Full editorial support (developmental, line, copy editing)
• professional formatting
• ISBNs
• Author paid cover, marketing, etc
• Highly selective acceptance.

Author Contribution: As high as $18,000+ depending on what the author wants.
Royalties: Minimum 50% of net revenue
Best For: Established authors seeking maximum control with professional backing.

All Hybrid Publishing Includes:

• Quarterly royalty payments based on net revenue
• Exclusive print, ebook, and foreign rights (3-5 years, then automatic reversion)
• Audio rights optioned for future consideration
• Distribution through IngramSpark and other distributors
• Ongoing marketing and event support

Editorial & Production Services

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Editorial Services

Pricing: $15-85 per 1,000 words (varies by service level)
Services Available:

• Developmental editing
• Line editing
• Copyediting
• Proofreading
• Manuscript critiques
• Beta reading

Production Services

• Professional formatting (print and ebook)
• ISBN assignment
• Metadata optimization
• Storefront setup (IngramSpark, Amazon KDP, etc)

Marketing Services

• Launch planning and strategy
• Social media content creation
• Paid advertising setup and management
• ARC distribution coordination

Is Relics Press Right for You?

We prioritize Pacific Northwest authors writing character-driven fiction across many genre, children’s books, and heartfelt narratives. We look for complete manuscripts with strong character work, emotional resonance, and a willingness to collaborate through revisions.

We are not a fit for:

• extreme horror
• erotica
• hate speech
• political manifestos
• AI-generated content
• authors seeking guaranteed bestseller status.

Ready to Start the Conversation?

Submissions are currently selective. If you’re a Pacific Northwest author with a completed manuscript, we’d love to hear from you!