Publishing High Quality Memoir , Family Story & Legacy Book Projects in beautiful Custom editions
HQ Publishing
Because Your story Matters!
Integrity
Quality
Honesty
A Real Human-Focused Process Celebrating Your Story
Custom Projects on YOUR Terms (No "cookie-cutter" limiting formats
No Hype, No Upsells, No False Promises
Custom Quality Book Publication delivered in a timely manner at a fair price!
What Makes Us different?
STEP 1. Take us up on a FREE consultation. There is Zero obligation
STEP 2. We review your project and support you in bringing your manuscript to final print-ready completion.
STEP 3. We discuss cover and design ideas and look at proofs.
STEP 4. We submit for digital proofs, we revise, and then submit for a physical proof of your book.
STEP 5. We print your book in a beautiful, high-quality edition and order as many copies as you want!
The Process:
Traditional publishing is in crisis, which is being amplified by the advent of Artificial Intelligence. There is an over-abundance of conflicting and confusing information out there about what publishing even is anymore. "Hybrid," "Vanity" "Self-Publishing" what does it all mean? This is where HQ Publishing comes in. We SIMPLIFY and Streamline the process, breaking down the tech, clarifying the best printers, the most cost-efficient ways to get your story completed on time and to your chosen readers—be that your extended family or your community library and book group.
A True Publishing Alternative
now is your time-->to Finally publish your (or your family's) Story!
Story is ancient, story is primal, story is essential!
BEST SELLING AUTHOR OF WILD & TINY BEAUTIFUL THINGS
— Cheryl Strayed
Albert Flynn DeSilver is a gem, and puts together amazing events. (And books)
BEST SELLING AUTHOR OF SLOW MOTION & DEVOTION
— Dani Shapiro
Albert Flynn DeSilver offers the wisdom and warmth of a true friend who has walked the path.
— Elizabeth Gilbert
(Your story matters!) You have to participate relentlessly in the manifestation of your own blessings.
BEST SELLING AUTHOR OF EAT PRAY LOVE & BIG MAGIC
Words of Praise About Your Publisher from Colleagues and Our Clients
Spirit Rock Meditation Center Teacher and author of Enlightenment for Idiots: A Novel and Moving Into Meditation
—Anne Cushman
Albert Flynn DeSilver is our funny, wise, and vulnerable tour guide on this magical year-long journey through the soul of writing. I recommend [Writing as a Path to Awakening] to people who want to tell their stories, writers who want to connect with their deepest truths, and anyone who wants to use words as a path to what lies beyond language.
—N.L., San Diego, CA
Wow. I am so happy. I have written 20,903 words. I've been writing steadily with one day off. And I have to say, I am going to change my vow to writing 7 days a week simply because I feel better the days that I write.
—D.T., Los Angeles
My creativity now has a foundation to stand on, be supported by, and most importantly, flourish upon. I am so deeply grateful to Albert and his team for providing clear, consistent, inspiring content and community.
—J.H. Sebastopol, California
I have become a writer in my own perception, and that is huge and wonderful. I have learned to trust the process (the writing), which means trust myself, and trust that if I stay with the process, I will reach completion.
—S.K., Vancouver, Canada
I have not missed a day (since the event) and do my writing first thing in the morning now before I write in my journal. When I wake up, before I even move, I begin mentally playing with [creative] possibilities.
—Z. C., Eagle, Colorado
I really enjoyed Albert's teaching and consulting, it helped take my writing practice to the next level.
—C. L., Montreal, Canada
I went from overwhelmed to inspired and energized! Despite the challenges of outside demands on my time, I have managed to prioritize my writing practice and I really needed to do that.
—L. D., Vancouver, Canada
As I’m early in my creative writing journey, I feel that I picked up some important tools and received the right support and openness to just get started and “shut up and write” (best invitation yet)! Most of all Albert’s genuine love for writing and teaching shone through the entire event and this was felt by us all.
—H.L., New Jersey
The weekend was an incredible experience and you definitely inspired me to write more and, hopefully, better. Thanks again for an unforgettable weekend!
Manuscript support, guidance and consultation.
Clearly presented options, book samples and innovative design ideas
Expert industry insights and a comprehensive publishing plan
Professional Custom Cover & Interior Design services
Multiple revisions until the final product feels aligned to your specifications
FREE physical proof copy of your draft book + follow-up support for ordering and reprinting! PLUS SO MUCH MORE!
What's Included When You Publish with
HQ Publishing?
—E.S., San Francisco, CA
I wasn't sure what to expect, or even sure I wanted a design for the cover. My book looks amazing! I love what you did with both the interior and cover design!
HQ Publishing is for you if. . .
You have a desire to celebrate your own or your family legacy in a commemorative book.
You have always wanted to write and publish a book share your story but are not sure how to get started.
You want to share your own memoir, or your family story with your relatives or a specific audience, but not necessarily a giant abstract public.
You have a dream of completing a book some day, and are looking for a simple, clear, honest and supportive process and get high-quality results!
You are retired or semi-retired and finally have the time to pursue your writing and publishing dreams!
You have journaled for years but are ready to turn your journaling ideas into a book project.
You have written scraps of ideas for projects in the past but have a NEW idea you’d like to complete.
You have ALREADY written a book and are ready to publish your next one in a NEW and different way.
NEXT STEPS to Getting Your Book Professionally Produced:
Take us up on a FREE consultation
Learn about the simple 5-step process
Learn about your custom options
Celebrate the joy of experiencing your words coming alive on the page
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—S.B., Ashville, N.C.
I have become more committed to my writing. I have practiced more and engaged more deeply with my writing. I have learned to listen for what makes really good writing.
Albert Flynn DeSilver is an internationally published poet, writer, speaker, and workshop leader. His latest book is Writing as a Path to Awakening (based on his popular workshops by the same name) published by Sounds True/Macmillan in 2017.
Albert has been writing and publishing books for 30 years, starting with his The Owl Press imprint in the 1990s. Albert served as Marin County, California’s very first Poet Laureate from 2008-2010. His work has appeared in more than 100 magazines and literary journals worldwide including The New York Times, ZYZZYVA, New American Writing, Chicago Review, Hanging Loose, Jubilat, Exquisite Corpse, Jacket (Australia), Poetry Kanto (Japan), Van Gogh’s Ear (France), and many others.
He is also the author of the memoir Beamish Boy, which Kirkus reviews named one of their best books for 2012, and called “a beautifully written memoir poignant and inspirational.” Albert received a BFA from the University of Colorado and an MFA from the San Francisco Art Institute.
Albert is also a speaker and trainer who has presented at TEDx, shared the stage with Maxine Hong Kingston, Cheryl Strayed, Elizabeth Gilbert, among others. He has taught writing workshops at the Esalen Institute, the Omega Institute, Spirit Rock Meditation Center, as well as at literary conferences nationally. He lives in Northern California.
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