Guide to Marketing For Authors
Publishing Isn’t Marketing — Is Your Book “Just Another Can Of Beans” On The Shelf?
Publishing Your Works Without The Smoke And Mirrors
Services Offered
Transparent Pricing
Our Publishing Package is Only USD$ 350.00
Optional Author Website is USD$ 50.00 Annually
You Choose Your Own Editor, Cover Designer and Formatter to Maintain Control
We Have Preferred Editors, Cover Designers, and Formatters to Recommend
Our Publishing Package
- ISBN assignment
(up to 6 ISBNs – 1 per e-book, paperback, hardcover, audio book and special editions)* - 1 Barcode per ISBN with QR Code to Author Page and Price in US Dollars.
- BISAC Metadata extrapolation and Keyword registration for distribution setup
- Library of Congress LCCN registration
- Formal US Copyright Registration
- Professionally developed Copyright Page for your book
- Marketing Guide for Self Publishing Authors and Companion Workbook
- Access to First Readers for early review of the manuscript and posting reviews on sales sites
- Distribution on all major platforms (Barnes & Noble, Booktopia, Waterstones, Google Books, Amazon, etc.)
- 100% Direct Payments to the author (not collected and later disbursed by us)
- Originality AI scanning and certification — Verified AI-free publishing if wanted (or disclosure requirement for AI-generated works)
- Branded publishing certificate
- Future options for formatting for ebook, paperback, and hardcover
- Author profile page with your published work and direct sales available**
- Cross-promotion with other Wilder Creek authors
- ARC mailing list access
- Community launch events and author features
- Partnerships with indie bookshops
- Vetted editor and cover designer recommendations that also support indie literature
- The credibility or a Publisher behind your work
* Buyout / Transfer Clause – there is a $199 de-registration transfer fee if an author wants to move to another publisher.
**We have an optional individual domain (Author’s Website) option for USD$ 50 a year to sell directly
The Cost To Do This On Your Own:
- ISBNs: $125 each, or $295 for 10
- Copyright fee: up to $65 per filing (single author, single work)
- 17 – 20 Hours
The lowest total cost for a book to be published in eBook, paperback, and hardcover on Ingram and Amazon KDP (using your own ISBNs to maintain control) and buying the 10 ISBN option to save money is $360.00.
Mission Statement
At Wilder Creek Publishing, we believe great stories shouldn’t come with predatory price tags.
Our mission is to empower independent authors with the tools, guidance, and credibility they need to self-publish with confidence — without the inflated costs or empty promises common in the vanity press industry.
We offer honest publishing pathways, transparent pricing, and author-first support designed to protect your rights and elevate your voice. Whether you’re writing your first book or building your legacy, Wilder Creek Publishing is here to help your story flow with purpose and integrity.
We proudly welcome storytellers from all backgrounds — including veterans, women, LGBTQ+ voices, and underrepresented communities — through inclusive imprints and publishing models built on trust, not gatekeeping.
Because every voice matters, and every story deserves the chance to be heard.
Our Services
We Serve Indie Authors, Indie Novels, And Indie Readers
- Royalty Free Publishing House
- Transparent Author Agreement
- Optional Imprint Branding
- Author Listing On WCP Website
- Author Dashboard Access
- Social Media Feature For Launch/Milestones
- Author Website
- Author’s Keep Their Rights
- Low Cost ISBNs And Barcodes
- Copyright Registration and Proof-of-Ownership while pending.
- Library of Congress Control Number
- Global metadata registration
- ARC toolkit for reader reviews
- AI Free Authenticity Certificate
- ARC Reader E-Mail Listing
- Unrestricted Sales Channels
- Advanced Reader Copy Signup
- ARC Signup and Newsletter for Early Read Recommendations
- ARC Readers
Connecting With Truly Indie Authors - Directly support Indie Authors
Access to Diverse Authors - Reviews That Let Your Voice Matter
- Links To Sales Channels