Self-Publishing Doesn’t Mean Doing It Alone
The Myth of “Going It Alone”
You’ve written a book. Maybe it’s your first, maybe your fifth. Either way, you’re staring down the next step: publishing. And if you’re like most indie authors, you’ve heard the common advice:
Just throw it up on Amazon
Design your own cover in Canva
You don’t need an editor—just run Grammarly
Let’s be real. You can do it all yourself—but you don’t have to.
And sometimes… you shouldn’t.
Indie Doesn’t Mean Inferior
Today’s indie authors have full control. That’s powerful. But with that power comes pressure—because readers still expect professional quality.
They don’t care who published your book.
They care that it’s good. Polished. Worth their time.
That means:
Strong, clear editing
A cover that grabs attention and fits your genre
Proper formatting that doesn’t distract
Smart metadata and strategic release choices
This is where Carrick Press steps in.
What Carrick Press Offers
Carrick Press is a boutique vanity press and design studio.
We’re not here to take over—we’re here to amplify your voice.
You stay in control.
You keep your rights.
We help your book stand tall on any shelf.
Services include:
Editing (developmental, line, copyediting, proofreading)
Book cover design (ebook, print, promo graphics)
Interior formatting for print and digital
Publishing setup (KDP, IngramSpark, ISBN guidance)
Author branding (websites, social graphics, press kits)
We don’t mass-produce books.
We craft them.
You Don’t Have to Be an Expert at Everything
You’re the author. That’s already a full-time role.
You don’t need to also be your own designer, formatter, or publishing technician.
Let Carrick Press carry that weight—so you can focus on what you do best: writing.
Ready to Build Your Book?
📩 Let’s talk about your manuscript.
Visit the Services Page to explore what we offer, or Submit Your Project when you’re ready to move forward.
You bring the story.
We’ll bring it to life—professionally, beautifully, and without compromise.
