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Our promise: We will care for your book like it's our own.
Blue Pen is part of the writing community we serve.
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We are a dedicated team of editors, designers, and publishing support professionals—and many of us are writers ourselves.
We understand that we're handling someone's dreams with each project, and we work hard to improve your manuscript, help you gain new skills, and support your career. |
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Victoria and her Blue Pen team have been phenomenally authentic and patient with answering my questions, relieving my anxieties, and keeping me encouraged throughout the process so far. When my book is finally published, it will be in large part due to Blue Pen's services.
— Robert J. Myers, DBA, MSW
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The Blue Pen Experience
Publishing independently allows authors complete control over the process. But because independent authors are also the publisher, they are responsible for every aspect of the process, including editing, cover design, interior layout, and marketing.
Vetting and hiring several freelancers can be challenging, especially for first-time authors. At Blue Pen, our entire team has been thoroughly vetted to ensure they are the best of the best. Plus, we provide guidance and coordinate the entire self-publishing process.
After you contact us, we will discuss the best options for your manuscript and career goals. Then our team will guide and support your during the entire process—until you are officially a published author.
Vetting and hiring several freelancers can be challenging, especially for first-time authors. At Blue Pen, our entire team has been thoroughly vetted to ensure they are the best of the best. Plus, we provide guidance and coordinate the entire self-publishing process.
After you contact us, we will discuss the best options for your manuscript and career goals. Then our team will guide and support your during the entire process—until you are officially a published author.
I want to thank the team at Blue Pen for your knowledge and expertise. My first novel has been published and I couldn't be more proud of the cover and interior layout.
— Tina L. Hendricks
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Our Values
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With deep roots in the industry, Blue Pen is a team of book lovers who are as passionate about storytelling as our clients.
A book's publication day is the culmination of years of hard work, reflection, and dreaming. Authors fight past days when they don't feel good enough and days when the words just won't come to reach a point where they're ready to share their story with the world.
A book's publication day is the culmination of years of hard work, reflection, and dreaming. Authors fight past days when they don't feel good enough and days when the words just won't come to reach a point where they're ready to share their story with the world.
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When you reach that point, we want to help you publish safely and at the quality you deserve. The final book you hold in your hands should meet and exceed the dream you have for your manuscript. |
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Expert Editing
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See your book reach its potential with story-level and prose-level editing. Whether you're a first-time author or a seasoned pro, Blue Pen will help align the words on the page with your authorial vision. Our editorial philosophy centers on honesty, directness, and an unwavering dedication to your success and growth as an author.
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Editing SpecializationsThe Blue Pen team includes editors with a variety of specializations, including fiction and nonfiction genres. We pair each author with the editor best suited to their genre, age category, and editing needs.
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Individualized Editing Process We offer editing services for every stage of your book's life. Whether you need comprehensive, multi-pass editing or a simple proofread, we've got you covered. We customize each author's editing journey to make sure you receive everything you need—and nothing you don't.
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Working with Blue Pen has been one of best, if not the single best, experiences I have had involved with writing so far. It is clear to me that every time I go through the process I will learn things that will help make me just a little bit better with my writing.
— Steven D. Kleckner
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Read author stories.
Custom Book Design
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Quality makes the difference when self-publishing. Our team of industry experts will create and coordinate cover design and interior layout for your paperback and ebook. We also offer blurb writing services and one-on-one assisted publishing sessions to help you publish with confidence. Let's turn your writing into your career.
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Cover DesignYour book cover should meet and exceed your expectations. We craft each cover to the author's exact specifications—whether that means bringing your design idea to life or developing our own creative take on your story's elements.
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Our expert designers create beautiful covers and interior layouts for print and digital versions. Your words will look great on the page and on the screen. We produce reflowable ebooks that look beautiful on tablets and phones of any size. Your readers can change the font size and color without disrupting the design elements. Learn more about interior layout. |
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Victoria and the Blue Pen team met and exceeded my expectations. Victoria's patience and promptness in the design of my book cover design was greatly appreciated.
— N. West
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We would love to be part of your story.
To discuss your project with a team member, contact us here. We will discuss your goals and the best path toward achieving them. There is no one-size-fits-all option in this industry, so we'll make sure we understand your situation before advising you. After your discussion, if you feel that Blue Pen is the right team to stand behind your book, we'll get to work!
