Sugartown Publishing

Thee do I crave co-partner in that verse
Which I presume on Nature to compose

Divine one, give my words
Immortal charm.
- Lucretius, 50 BCE, De Rerum Natura

IN A LONG-ESTABLISHED TRADITION OF COOPERATIVE PUBLISHING, THE WRITER SHARES THE BURDEN OF PRODUCTION AND PRINTING COSTS WITH THE PUBLISHER.   

Often, in this tradition, the author or creator is more engaged in the process of turning a work of imagination into a valuable product, and participates in publication decisions --an opportunity rarely afforded by large publishing houses -- to whatever degree he or she feels comfortable.

THIS IS AN INCREDIBLE TIME FOR PUBLISHING:
COSTS HAVE DROPPED DRAMATICALLY.  

Yet, there is still a lot to know about trying to publish and distribute a book on your own. Sugartown Publishing can be your partner -- we have over 35 years of experience in the printing, publishing, and book trade. We can save you time and expenses by working with you to trans-form your project from idea to final product. We do this with smart planning, clear communication, efficient and focused working methods, and with a keen awareness of the pitfalls that can beset first-time authors.

What we can’t do ourselves,

we have trust-worthy

colleagues who can help.

HOW IS THIS BETTER THAN GOING TO AN ONLINE
“PUBLISHER” OR BOOK-PACKAGER?   

You will be  supporting local businesses and working with flexible book professionals who know the local trade, market, and stores for your project. You won’t lose time or waste money (or be charged for hidden or unexplained costs) while waiting in a queue of projects where your work gets “accidentally” destroyed, or is simply overlooked in the shuffle. You can expect reasonable turnarounds and enjoy building a supportive co-publishing relationship that lasts beyond the moment when the book comes back from the printer, and you find yourself wondering: What next?

WE ARE HANDS-ON AND PRESENT WHEN YOU NEED US TO BE. 

You can see and feel your project come to life at various stages, and can make adjustments and corrections before the work moves on to its next step.

CELEBRATING OUR 8TH YEAR!

SEEKING IMAGINATIVE QUALITY MANUSCRIPTS

Poetry

Memoir & family history

Local history

Underrepresented voices

Natural history, the outdoors, &  nature

Spirituality, psychology,
recovery & self-help

Small business wisdom

How-to-do’s

Essays, literary collections, group anthologies

We do not specialize in children's literature or fiction.

We have over 40 years in the book-production, selling and publishing trades and work with the best local designers and printers to bring your work to elegant fruition.

We believe in building relationships with our authors and cooperating for our mutual success and satisfcation.

Contact SUGARTOWN Today!

510/290-6254

PO Box 128

Crockett, CA 94525

janniedres@att.net



Why do we call ourselves Sugartown? Simple. Our home-base is in Crockett, California, home to the famous C&H Sugar Plant where ships come up the Delta and in from the San Francisco Bay bringing sweetness to all.