Join Dace Publishing
Your books deserve professional presentation to reach new readers..
Everything a publishing house gives you. None of the control they take.
When you join Dace Publishing, you're not just getting a listing somewhere. You're getting a complete system — production, distribution, sales infrastructure, marketing support, and a team that's invested in your book selling.
You still make all the decisions about your book, you still own all the rights and you keep the majority of the money. A full 85% of the sale price!
Faster Pay and we will store and ship your paperback sales at no extra cost to you.
Use as many or as few of our production services as you want. OR keep all production in your own hands.
Membership Benifits
Storefront & Credibility
Look like you have a publisher. Because now you do.
Your book is listed on DacePublishing.org and available for direct sale on our Shopify storefront at DacePublishing.com. You get a professional author email that signals legitimacy to podcast hosts, reviewers, bookstores, and readers who judge credibility before they buy.
No more looking like a solo operation. You're part of a real publishing house.
A Growing Shared Audience
Your book reaches readers we're already building relationships with.
We're building an email list that serves every author in our catalog. As that list grows, every author benefits. You're not starting from zero — you're joining something already in motion.
Cover Design & Book Production
The cover is the first sale. We make it count.
We produce professional covers that compete with anything on a traditional bookstore shelf. For paperbacks, we design the full wrap — spine, back cover, and a sales blurb that hooks the browser and closes the reader. Interior formatting is clean, professional, and ready for print and digital.
Your book will look like it belongs at the front of the store — because it does.
Marketing Intelligence
Stop guessing. Start knowing.
We're constantly testing promotional methods across our catalog — ads, email campaigns, list placements, discount strategies, and more. When something works, our authors know about it. You get real data from real campaigns, so your marketing decisions are built on evidence, not hope.
Shipping & Fulfillment
You sell it. We ship it.
We handle all physical fulfillment so you never have to pack a box, make a post office run, or field a "where's my order" email. Your readers get a professional experience. You stay focused on writing and marketing.
Coaching & Advisor Calls
You don't have to figure this out alone.
As a Dace Publishing author you have access to group coaching on advertising and publishing challenges, and the option to book one-on-one calls with a marketing advisor who specializes in book sales. Whether you're launching your first promotion or troubleshooting sluggish sales, you'll have someone in your corner who knows the answers.
You decide on the price AND you can offer discounts.
You set the price of your books and you can offer discounts with codes or as a general sale with any time frame you want to use.
Fast, Reliable Payment
Paid twice a month. Every month.
We process payments and pay our authors on a two-week cycle — twice per month, just two weeks behind your sales. Compare that to Amazon, where you're often waiting two to three months to see money from books sold today. Your cash flow matters. We treat it like it does.
Author Brand Building
You're not just selling one book, you're building a career.
We help position you as an author with staying power, not a one-off title. That means consistent branding across your covers and listings if you have multiple books, an author bio that builds credibility over time, and a presence designed to support your next book, not just this one.
Readers who love your first book should be able to easily find, and buy, your second.
You build your own list.
Unlike Amazon, you get an email address on every reader who buys your book. Build your list.
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I Finally Feel Like a Professional Author
"I was paying for a website, email hosting, software subscriptions, designers, and trying to figure out marketing on my own. Joining Dace Publishing simplified everything. My books look more professional, I have a branded email address, and I finally have someone to bounce ideas off of. I'm spending my time writing instead of wrestling with technology."
Melissa Rossi
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"I Wish I Had Done This Years Ago"
"I spent years trying to manage every part of publishing myself—my website, email service, online store, advertising, and all the software subscriptions that came with them. It was expensive, time-consuming, and honestly overwhelming. Joining Dace Publishing changed everything. I now have professional support, a polished online presence, and access to people who understand what actually helps authors sell books. Instead of running a publishing business, I can finally focus on being an author. It has saved me both time and money, and I only wish I had found Dace sooner."
Kandi Shand
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"More Than a Publisher—A Community"
"As an independent author, I always felt like I was making important decisions in the dark. Dace Publishing gave me more than publishing services, they gave me confidence. From professional book listings and branded email to marketing advice and fulfillment, everything is designed to help authors succeed. I no longer waste hours researching software or trying to keep a website running. I spend that time writing my next book, knowing I have a trusted team supporting me every step of the way."
Cassi Harris
How it Works
From "I have a book" to "My book is selling" - Here's the Path
Step 1
Apply and get accepted
Tell us about your book and what you're hoping to accomplish. We review every application personally. We're looking for authors who are serious about selling — not just publishing — and books we can get genuinely behind. If it's a fit, we'll welcome you in and get started.
Step 2
We set Up Your Presence
Once you're in, we get to work. We design or refresh your cover, format your book, write your back-cover blurb, and get your title listed on both Dace Publishing storefronts. We set up your professional email and make sure everything looks sharp before anything goes live.
This is the part that usually takes authors months of frustrating trial and error. We handle it in a fraction of the time.
Step 3
You Get Coached & Connected
You're introduced to our author community and coaching resources. You can attend group sessions, dig into our marketing test results, and book time with a marketing advisor when you're ready to plan your next push. You're not dropped into a system and forgotten ! We stay in the conversation.
Step 4
Your Book Sells and You Get Paid
Readers find your book through our storefronts and our growing list. Orders come in. We handle fulfillment. You get paid twice a month, two weeks behind sales — reliably, on schedule, every time.
The longer you're with us, the more momentum builds. Our list grows. Our marketing knowledge deepens. Every author in the catalog benefits from what we learn.
Decide for Yourself!
Hi, I'm Clark McKenzie
We want to show you what happened when we joined Dace Publishing.
We thought we had great books. We had paid for a professional cover design.
But look at what Dace Publishing did for us!
Take a look and decide for yourself which one looks more professional and polished. If you were buying a book which one would you choose?
Hi, I'm Dr. Milo Sorrell
What Are You Waiting For?
There's absolutely NO RISK with our 30-day Money Back Guarantee.
Faq.
Yes. Always. You own your book. We handle the sales infrastructure — nothing more.
We work with nonfiction and fiction authors across most categories. Apply and we'll let you know if your book is a good fit.
We'll take a look. If it's strong, we'll use it. If we think a refresh would meaningfully improve sales, we'll tell you honestly and discuss options.
We'll walk you through the logistics during onboarding. Every situation is a little different and we handle it case by case.
Twice a month, on a consistent schedule, covering sales from two weeks prior. You'll always know when to expect your payment.
Yes. We don't require exclusivity. Many of our authors sell across multiple channels and use our platform as their direct-sale and marketing home base.