Our Story

We Exist to Give Every Author a Voice

Traditional publishing gatekeeps 99% of writers. We built Spines Publishing USA to change that, giving every author a professional, direct path from manuscript to published book.

Our Mission

Publishing Belongs to Every Author

Traditional publishing gatekeeps 99% of writers. The industry accepts less than 1% of submitted manuscripts, leaving millions of stories unread, untold, and unpublished.

Spines Publishing USA was built to change that equation. We believe that a great book should reach readers regardless of whether it has a literary agent, a major publisher, or an industry insider behind it.

Our team gives independent authors access to the same professional services that major publishers use, expert editing, world-class design, global distribution, at a fraction of the cost, with all rights remaining theirs.

“We write to taste life twice, in the moment and in retrospect.”

Anaïs Nin, the author who inspired our founding

Independent author with published book

Founded on the principle

Every story deserves readers

10,000+

Books Published

8,000+

Independent Authors

45+

Countries Reached

70%

Author Royalty Rate

Our Values

What We Stand For

Author-First, Always

Every decision we make starts with the author. Your rights, your royalties, your creative vision, we serve you, not the other way around.

Radical Transparency

No hidden fees, no confusing contracts, no royalty fine print. You always know exactly what you're paying and exactly what you'll earn.

Uncompromising Quality

We hold our work to the same standard as the top traditional publishers, because your readers deserve nothing less than a professional book.

Global Reach, Local Care

Your book reaches readers in 100+ countries, but you work one-on-one with a dedicated author manager who knows your project inside and out.

The Team

The Experts Behind Your Book

Every author at Spines Publishing USA works with a cross-functional team of specialists dedicated to making their book the best it can be.

Author Success Team

Author Success Team

Dedicated author managers who guide every project

Editorial Team

Editorial Team

Certified editors with 10+ years publishing experience

Design Studio

Design Studio

Award-winning book cover and interior designers

Distribution Team

Distribution Team

Platform specialists ensuring maximum retailer reach

In the Press

As Featured In

StartupRise America
SiliconANGLE
Publisher's Weekly
FORTUNE
Forbes
WSJ

Spines Publishing USA is making self-publishing accessible to everyone, not just those with deep pockets or industry connections.

Publisher's Weekly

The team that's quietly disrupting traditional publishing by giving independent authors the expert support they've always deserved.

SiliconANGLE

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Eleanor HayesMarcus BellweatherGabriel MendezJames HarlowDaniel OkoroNaomi Clarke

Editors, ghostwriters & designers ready to bring your book to life.

Meet the team