Welcome to Shelton Legacy Press, LLC

Our Story: Where Legacy Meets Literature

Whether you’re an emerging poet, a seasoned historian, a family storyteller, or a cultural preservationist, our goal is to help bring your work to life-on your terms. We offer publishing solutions that go beyond the conventional model, with services tailored to your needs in editing, design, branding, community engagement, and historical documentation.

Guiding You from Vision to Publication

At Shelton Legacy Press, we believe every author deserves a thoughtful, collaborative publishing experience. Our six-step process is designed to support you at every stage of your journey-from manuscript to marketplace-with care, creativity, and integrity.

Manuscript Submission Guidelines

Thank you for your interest in publishing with Shelton Legacy Press, LLC. We are honored to support authors who are passionate about telling meaningful stories, preserving legacy, and publishing with integrity. To begin your journey with us, please review the following submission guidelines.

Our Commitment to Transparency

At Shelton Legacy Press, we believe in publishing with purpose, integrity, and partnership. Our pricing plan reflects a commitment to transparency and respect for the author’s creative investment. We offer flexible, needs-based packages that empower you to retain your voice and vision while receiving professional support every step of the way. Our goal is to make publishing accessible, intentional, and legacy-driven-for storytellers of all kinds.

Flexible Payment Plans Available

We understand publishing is an investment. Payment plans (2-6 months) are available for most packages.

  • $350 (One-time fee)

    • Manuscript intake and review (up to 80,000 words)

    • 1:1 vision and goal-setting interview

    • Publishing path consultation and readiness assessment

    • Personalized publishing roadmap

  • $1,200-$2,500 (Based on word count and service level)

    Includes:

    • Professional copyediting and line editing

    • Developmental editing guidance (if needed)

    • Up to two full rounds of revisions

    • Final proofreading for accuracy and polish

    Optional Add-ons: Sensitivity reading, indexing, ghostwriting support

  • $850-$1,500

    Includes:

    • Custom cover design (aligned to genre and audience)

    • Interior layout and typography for print and eBook

    • Back cover copywriting and barcode placement

    • Author approval and revision cycle

  • $500-$1,200

    Includes:

    • Author brand strategy session

    • Custom marketing plan (pre- and post-launch)

    • Promotional materials: digital flyers, social media graphics, sell sheets

    • Guidance on launch events, bookstore outreach, and media pitching

    Optional Add-ons: Press release writing, website content, email marketing set-up

  • $600-$1,000

    Includes:

    • ISBN registration under Shelton Legacy Press or author’s name

    • Print-on-demand setup (Amazon KDP, IngramSpark, etc)

    • eBook conversion and upload

    • Final file management, printer coordination

  • $3,500-$8,000

    Includes all steps above, plus:

    • Dedicated publishing liasion

    • Priority timelines

    • Two virtual coaching sessions (pre- and post-publish)

    • Lifetime archive of publishing files