About Sweetgrass Books

Self-publishing empowers you to:

• Maintain creative control | You have complete control over your material and how it is presented.

• Retain ownership of your work | The rights are yours.

• Maximize profits from book sales | When your book sells, you keep the profits, rather than receive a royalty from a publisher.

• Reach niche audiences | Your book may appeal to a limited market that traditional publishers may not be able to reach.

Newspapers last a day, magazines perhaps a month, but books we hold onto forever. Share your work with readers for generations to come.

At Sweetgrass Books, we distinguish ourselves from online custom publishers by helping you bring your distinctive vision to life with:

• Fully Customized Services | We tailor our services to your unique needs, providing you with complete control over the design and production of your book. We don't limit you to templates or predefined sizes.

• Award-Winning Expertise | As a division of Farcountry Press, we leverage over 40 years of award-winning publishing experience. Our seasoned team of editors, designers, and project managers work with you directly to bring your vision to life. No chatbots and no automated phone systems.

• Retail Ready Design | We provide essential services like ISBNs (International Standard Book Numbers) and barcodes, making your book ready for sale not just online but in bookstores, gift shops, and more.

• Expedited Quality Production | We prioritize your project to deliver books quickly without compromising on quality.

Partner with a team that cares about your project's success as much as you do! Sweetgrass Books delivers exceptional quality with a personal touch. Experience the Sweetgrass Difference today and let us help you bring your unique vision to life.

As a division of Farcountry Press, we leverage over 40 years of award-winning publishing experience into a streamlined, straightforward process.

1. Personalized Consultation | Sit down, call in, or fill out our form, and our Director of Publications will reach out for a one-on-one chat about your vision, goals, and expectations. Armed with this information, we can provide a free quote for your project.

2. Service Contract | We write up a contract for only the services you want, eliminating any guesswork or unexpected surprises going forward.

3. Submit Your Materials | Once a service package is tailored to your project, you provide your text, art, illustrations, photography, etc.

4. Editing & Design* | We edit your text, create sample designs, and send proofs for your review and approval. *Dependent on the type of services contracted.

5. Printing | Your project is sent to the printer.

6. Delivery or Distribution^ | The finished books are delivered to you, or if we’re distributing, stored in our secure warehouse, where:

   • We make your book available through major U.S. wholesalers, distributors, and more.

   • Our sales representatives actively pitch your book to buyers.

   • Our marketing team crafts targeted press releases to captivate relevant media outlets.

   • We process and ship your orders.

From concept to completion, Sweetgrass Books makes your publishing journey a rewarding and fulfilling experience, helping you bring your creative vision to life with confidence and ease.

Embark on your publishing adventure today!

^Distribution may be limited. For more information please contact our Director of Publications.

You retain full ownership of your book, ensuring you have the autonomy to make decisions about its distribution and future adaptations.

Yes. Every Sweetgrass project uses the same experienced staff and high-quality standards as our parent company, Farcountry Press, ensuring you receive the same quality already found on bookstore shelves.

Absolutely! We ensure your book is formatted correctly and looks great on all major e-readers and devices.

Absolutely! We specialize in creating stunning special-edition books for any organizational client, including:

• nonprofits

• universities

• professional associations

• civic groups

• historical societies

• corporations

• agencies

• and more!

Sweetgrass Books provides a comprehensive range of custom publishing services, including editing, design, proofreading, and more.

We also offer custom calendar printing for businesses.

Questions? Reach out to our Director of Publications.

We maintain high-quality standards by employing experienced editors, award-winning designers, and professional proofreaders. Our books are printed using the same renowned printers as Farcountry Press, ensuring top-notch production quality.

Our portfolio spans a wide range of genres, including cookbooks, fiction, non-fiction, art and photography, children's books, memoirs, poetry, and calendars.

For a free quote or more information, you can fill out our form or contact our Director of Publications.

Yes! We offer custom calendar printing once a year. This exclusive opportunity allows businesses to join our print run, ensuring competitive pricing on high-quality, tailored calendars.

Sweetgrass Books, in partnership with Farcountry Press, offers premier distribution services to select titles*. Your book will be:

• Available through major U.S. wholesalers, distributors, and more.

• Actively pitched to buyers by our sales representatives.

• Marketed to relevant media outlets with targeted press releases.

• Stored in our secure warehouse.

• Sold and shipped by our top-notch processing team.

*For more information on distribution, please contact our Director of Publications.

Yes! Having your manuscript professionally edited:

• Improves Quality | Enhances the overall quality of your writing by correcting grammar, punctuation, spelling errors, and more.

• Refines Structure | Improves the structure and flow, ensuring your narrative is coherent and engaging.

• Provides Objectivity | An editor can offer a fresh, unbiased perspective, spotting issues you may overlook.

• Increases Credibility | Professionally edited books appear more polished and reliable, enhancing your reputation as a writer.

• Makes Your Book Market Ready | Ensures your book meets industry standards, increasing its chances of being accepted by awards and positively reviewed and appreciated by readers.

Sweetgrass Books provides all of the following types of editing, which include:

Developmental Editing

Works on the manuscript's concept and structure.

Guides the author in developing their ideas.

Often involves collaboration from an early stage of writing.

Substantive Editing

Focuses on overall content, structure, style, and clarity.

Addresses the big-picture: coherence, voice, audience, organization, and flow.

May involve rewriting and reorganization.

Line Editing

Examines the manuscript line by line for clarity and style.

Refines sentences to improve readability and flow.

Focuses on word choice, syntax, and paragraph structure.

Copyediting

Corrects grammar, punctuation, spelling, and syntax.

Ensures consistency in style and format.

Checks for factual accuracy and legal compliance.

Proofreading

Final check for typographical and formatting errors.

Ensures no mistakes are overlooked before publication.

Reviews layout, spacing, and overall presentation.

Pre-Press Proof

Final review before printing.

Checks for any remaining errors in layout, text, and images.

Ensures the document is print-ready and meets production standards.

If you have questions about editing or our services, please contact our Director of Publications.