Carnelian Moon Publishing — Author-Centric Publishing Support
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Independent • Ethical • Professional

Bring your book to life—calmly, clearly, and with care.

Done-for-you and guided publishing services: editing, interior layout, cover design, metadata, ISBN setup, and distribution support for KDP & IngramSpark. We ensure authors maintain control over their vision & journey with us — delivering clarity & support at every step.

100% author ownership • Transparent pricing • Friendly, knowlegable guidance

Books and design workspace

Our Services

Non-fiction • Memoir • Fiction • Illustrated

Editing & Manuscript Support

From manuscript assessment to copyediting and proofing. We polish your voice while protecting your intent.

  • Manuscript review & strategy call
  • Line & copyediting options
  • Proofreading before print

Interior Layout & Ebook

Beautiful, readable interiors for print + clean, standards-compliant EPUB.

  • Print-ready PDFs (KDP/IngramSpark)
  • EPUB for Kindle & wide
  • Accessibility-minded typography

Cover, Metadata & Distribution

Shelf-worthy covers, smart metadata, and hands-on upload guidance.

  • Custom cover design (print/ebook)
  • ISBN, BISAC, keywords & description
  • KDP & IngramSpark setup support
Packages: DIY-Guided • Done-With-You • VIP Done-For-You. Ask about payment plans.

Our Team

Susan Rooks — Editor

Susan Rooks

Editor

Clear, confident prose that sounds like you—only sharper.

Tanja Prokop — Cover Designer

Tanja Prokop

Cover Designer

Covers that match your market and your message.

Jeri Hale — Virtual Assistant

Jeri Hale

Virtual Assistant

Detail-savvy support that keeps your book moving forward.

Judith Richardson Schroeder — Publishing Director & PM

Judith Richardson Schroeder

Publishing Director & PM

Calm, author-centric project leadership from idea to publication.

Book a 30-Minute Consultation

Have a manuscript or a work-in-progress? Let’s talk scope, timeline, and the smoothest path to publication. No pressure—just clarity.

  • Bring your word count and goals
  • We’ll outline your best-fit path (DIY, DWY, VIP)
  • Leave with next steps and a simple plan

Book a 30-min Consult