DIY self-publishing generally requires the author to put together a team of professionals like a book designer, editor, etc. and then locate a proper book printer and sign a distribution agreement, too. Self-publishing is not for the faint-hearted, and there’s a steep learning curve involved in the process, but self-published authors retain their rights and creative control.
On the flip side, traditional publishing can be even more challenging. Most traditional publishers require you to approach them through a literary agent. But first, you need to find an agent to represent you. Some authors discover that landing a literary agent can be more challenging than writing a book. Then there’s still no guarantee that your agent will be able to come to an agreement with a publisher. Authors walking the traditional road of publication often point to the enhanced distribution or support they will receive through a traditional publisher, but that is becoming less and less true in 2024. Most books sell online these days and hybrid publishers like Seacoast Press offer full support. Traditional publishers are less relevant than ever, especially due to the fact that going this route doesn’t allow you to keep your publishing rights, nor have final say over the final product.
Foster’s Daily Democrat Praise for Seacoast Press
Foster’s Daily Democrat (Fosters.com) is a daily newspaper covering the New Hampshire area since 1873.
Seacoast Press is the “top independent book publisher in New Hampshire…”
Seacoast Press: “Hybrid Publisher” Explained
Seacoast Press and other hybrid publishers fuse self-publishing and traditional publishing together. Authors keep their rights and creative control while enjoying the full support of a professional publishing team. Seacoast Press, a prime example of a hybrid publisher, assigns a project manager, book designer, editor and marketing team to each author client. The bottom line is that Seacoast Press exists to help authors caught somewhere in between wanting to self-publish and traditionally publish. Hybrid publishing is basically the best of both worlds.
Seacoast Press Publishing Packages & Pricing in 2024
Seacoast offers two comprehensive publishing packages: Standard ($6k) and Best Seller ($9500). The Standard package is not a basic package. It includes the basics like book design and publishing, sure, but it also consists of an impressive marketing plan. Authors who opt for this package receive a PR campaign that promises to get the author on NBC, CBS and FOX affiliate websites as well as a Twitter marketing service that reaches over 500,000 followers. The Best Seller package includes everything in Standard, plus editing of your entire manuscript, the Kindle ebook format, a Best Seller campaign that guarantees your book will hit an Amazon Best Seller list and resulting Amazon reviews.
Seacoast Press also offers financing, not payment plans. Authors can apply for a loan through the Seacoast Press website to see what they qualify for. If you are approved for financing, you’ll be able to pay for either of the publishing packages in monthly installments.
Seacoast Press Amazon Best Sellers
Finding Our Way to Each Other: A Journey of My Photographs by Louisa Fisher became a #1 Amazon Best Seller in November 2021.
The Thursday Night Supper Club by Audrey Valeriani became a #1 Amazon Best Seller in three categories in October 2021.
The Carry Out by Kali Gadomski also became a #1 Amazon Best Seller in multiple categories including Teen & YA categories in June 2021.
Seacoast Press Reviews
IMPORTANT NOTE: Seacoast Press is not part of Seacoast Media Group
I am so glad I chose Seacoast Press to publish my book. I have been professionally, courteously, and kindly treated from the first communication to the present moment. Their publishing services are top notch, their design team excellent, and they are quick to respond to questions as they arise. I was thrilled when my cover design arrived – it exceeded all my expectations. I appreciate their clarity about costs and individualized service and they deliver in a timely manner. Their charges are certainly more than competitive and they offer a full range of services so that you can find just the package that suits your needs. I recommend them heartily and without reservation!” -Christy Day, author of Walking from Here to There: Finding My Way on El Camino
Seacoast Press is all about helping authors get their books out there, not parasitically trying to alter the work and turn it into an uninspired commercial product. This is not to say that Seacoast Press is unable to make an author’s work profitable – they simply rely on the quality of the work to stand on its own merits, without needless meddling and artistic compromise. When you combine this irregular but welcome business model with expert editing, production, and marketing services, you get a publisher that’s incredibly friendly to novice and veteran authors alike. Seacoast Press is undoubtedly well worth having a discussion with if you want to publish your book but avoid the negative aspects of the traditional industry work-model.” -Kev’s Best review of Seacoast Press
My grandmother is 85 and wanted to get her book published. I found Seacoast Press through a referal from a friend and sure enough they were great to me and my grandmother. The founder of the company has done several zoom calls with us too which was unexpected.” -Randall Walker (review source)
Hands down the best publisher in New England. I recommend them to all of my clients. They do good work and are always punctual and honest.” -Curtis Tsosie (review source)
Seacoast Press History & Overview
Seacoast Press was founded in 2015 and is headquartered in Portsmouth, NH. They tout their famous “traditional-quality” publishing services as some of the best in the industry, including top-notch book design and world-class book printing using the same facility as some subsidiaries from Thomas Nelson, Zondervan and Simon & Schuster. The differentiator between Seacoast Press and other publishers is that Seacoast Press doesn’t require the author to have agent representation; their authors receive 100% royalties and keep all publishing rights; and the company guarantees Amazon Best Seller status via one of their packages.
Seacoast Press Contact Info
Seacoast Press is located in the Pease Tradeport on the New Hampshire Seacoast. The exact address is 1 New Hampshire Ave, Suite 125, Portsmouth, NH 03801. Drop-ins are prohibited. Authors can call them directly at 603-546-2812 or send an email to info@seacoastpress.com. Free publishing consultations are also available at seacoastpress.com.
Seacoast Press review
Summary
“I loved working with Seacoast Press. They offered me full-service book publishing that made my journey easy as an author. The project manager provided excellent customer service, responding to my emails the same-day in most cases. I love my book design, specifically the book cover and interior formatting.”