Authors First. Always.
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Faithful
We prioritize the voices and visions of writers above all else. Our commitment to each unique voice ensures representation and integrity. We create an environment where authors feel valued and supported, empowering them to share their work with the world. Join us in celebrating storytelling, where every author takes center stage.
The Bridge Between Two Broken Models
The Vanity Press Trap
Many companies disguise themselves as "publishers" but are really vanity presses designed to drain your wallet. Red flags include:
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Hidden fees that multiply after you've signed
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High-pressure sales tactics pushing unnecessary add-ons
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Claims they'll "make you a bestseller" with expensive marketing packages
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Taking your rights or royalties despite you paying all costs
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Publishing anything regardless of quality: if you pay, they'll print
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Packages costing $10,000-$25,000+ with minimal actual value
The Traditional Publishing Wall
Traditional publishers offer prestige but demand enormous sacrifice:
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2-3+ year waits just for a response (often rejection)
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Losing creative control over your cover, title, and content
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Signing away your rights for years or permanently
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Earning only 5-15% royalties while they keep 85-95%
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Limited say in pricing, distribution, or marketing decisions
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Still expected to market your own book anyway
The Laney House Bridge
We believe authors deserve professional quality without exploitation or loss of control:
✅ You retain 100% of your rights: always.
✅ You keep 100% of your royalties: every sale is yours.
✅ Royalties go directly to YOUR bank account: we never touch it.
✅ Transparent, flat-rate pricing: $999 or $3,999, no hidden fees or upsells, ever.
✅ Professional services: editing, design, formatting, etc by experts using advanced AI.
✅ You choose where to publish: Barnes & Noble, IngramSpark, anywhere (with support).
✅ Fast turnaround: fully published in months, not years.
✅ No obligation: free manuscript review, you decide if we're the right fit.
✅ Support doesn't stop on your launch day, Laney House authors get a full suite of quality support: author's web page hosting, permanent Laney House imprint, and permanent 15% discount on future titles
We provide the expertise. You maintain the ownership. That's bridge publishing.
Simple, Transparent, Author-First
1. Submit Your Manuscript Send us your completed manuscript through our online submission form. We review every submission personally and respond within 4 weeks.
2. Collaborative Review If your work is a good fit, we'll discuss your vision, goals, and publishing options. You'll understand exactly what to expect—no surprises.
3. Professional Publishing Our team handles editing, design, and formatting (plus so much more) while you maintain creative control and ownership of your rights.
4. Launch & Beyond We continue to support you after we've finished work on your manuscript. Because having the finished book is just the start of your journey, and we wouldn't miss it for the world! We are here to support you from submission to your final sequel.
How we build your bridge
Ethical
Traditional publishing often demands too much and delivers too little. We chose a different path. Our ethical approach means fair contracts, transparent pricing, and genuine partnership. You maintain control of your rights while gaining professional expertise. We succeed when you succeed—not by taking ownership of your work, but by empowering you to achieve your publishing goals with dignity and respect.
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Ready to Keep What You Earn?
We profit from doing great work for you once. Traditional publishers profit from your success forever. That's the difference between a service provider and a gatekeeper.
Bridge Publishing means you get professional quality with independent freedom. You get the expertise of traditional publishing with the control and earnings of true self-publishing.
Because your success should benefit you, not fund our royalty checks.