Your book, professionally made. And entirely yours.
From the first idea to the finished copy in your hands, Penwood Press helps authors write, edit, design, publish and launch their books. One dedicated editor, clear milestones, and your rights stay with you.
Everything your book needs, under one roof.
Choose one service or the whole journey. Every project comes with a written quote, milestone payments and one dedicated editor.
Ghostwriting
Your story in your voice, written with you.
Learn moreBook Editing
Developmental, line and copy editing.
Learn moreProofreading
The final check before print.
Learn moreCover Design
A custom cover that fits your genre.
Learn moreInterior Formatting
Print and ebook layout that reads beautifully.
Learn moreIllustration
Original art for children's books and more.
Learn moreSelf Publishing
Published in your own accounts and name.
Learn moreAudiobooks
Your book, ready for listeners.
Learn moreBook Marketing
Honest launches that find real readers.
Learn moreAuthor Website
A professional home for you and your book.
Learn moreCover styles we design.
These are sample concepts made to show the range of styles we design. They are not published client books. Your cover is designed from scratch for your story.
We Kept
AdvantageHow small teams win big clients
in HarrowSome doors should stay closed.
Lake Marion
Crown
Moon Kite
LightThirty days of hope
TableRecipes from our family kitchen
River Bends
That MatterA plain guide for owners
Four things we put in writing before you pay a cent.
Your book stays yours
You keep 100% of your rights and royalties. Your book is published in your own accounts, under your name.
You approve, then you pay
Work is split into milestones. Each payment comes only after you have reviewed and approved the last step.
One person you know
A named editor leads your book from start to finish. You always know who to call.
No empty promises
We never promise sales, rankings or bestseller status. We promise careful work, clear dates and honest answers.
Whatever you are writing, we have helped shape books like it.
Memoir and Life Stories
Your life, your family, your legacy.
ExploreBusiness and Expertise Books
Share what you know. Build authority.
ExploreFiction and Novels
Stories told with craft.
ExploreChildren's Books
Picture books and early readers.
ExploreFaith and Inspirational Books
Testimony, devotionals and hope.
ExploreFive clear steps. No surprises.
You will know what happens next, who is doing it and what it costs, at every stage.
Free roadmap call
Your goals, your book and a written plan.
Written quote and agreement
Fixed scope, milestones, and your rights in writing.
Writing and editing
Chapter by chapter, with agreed revision rounds.
Design
Cover and interior you approve.
Published in your name
In your own accounts, with author copies in hand.
The questions worth asking. And our answers.
Publishing scams are common. Ask any company these questions before you pay anything.
| Ask any publisher | Our answer |
|---|---|
| Who owns my book and my royalties? | You do, 100%. It is written into your agreement. |
| Whose accounts is my book published in? | Yours. You keep full control and are never locked in. |
| When do I pay? | By milestone, each one after you approve the work. |
| Who is my contact? | One named editor from start to finish. |
| Do you promise sales or bestseller status? | Never. We promise careful work and honest answers. |
| Are you part of Amazon? | No. We are independent, and say so plainly. |
Let's talk about your book.
A free 30 minute Publishing Roadmap call with an editor. You leave with a written plan, whatever you decide.