Wilder Creek Authors' Information Page
Welcome to the Wilder Creek Family of Authors
Where you belong – and your words belong to you
As an author centric publishing house, Wilder Creek Publishing believes every author deserves a fair path to publishing — one that doesn’t sacrifice control, drown you in costs, or leave you invisible.
This is where your story gets the support it deserves — not just to publish, but to be seen, protected, and celebrated.
What It Means to Be a Wilder Creek Author
You don’t need permission to tell your story. But you deserve support when you do.
At Wilder Creek Publishing, we don’t act as gatekeepers or charge inflated fees. We exist to help you bring your story into the world — with credibility, community, and care.
Whether you’re launching your first book or building a long-term literary presence, publishing through Wilder Creek means joining a network of like-minded authors who stand for integrity, independence, and inclusion.
You don’t need our permission to publish.
But having us beside you means you don’t have to do it alone.
We’re more than a registration service. We’re your shield, your cheerleader, and your catalog.
We protect your rights. We verify your originality. We lift you into a curated community of authors who care about craft and credibility.
At Wilder Creek, you retain all rights to your work. You control where and how your book appears. You’re never locked in. And you never owe us a royalty.
How We Are Different
Other platforms and vanity presses often:
Lock you into using their store only
Keep ownership of your ISBN
Take a share of your royalties
Charge thousands for “packages”
Leave you to figure everything else out
We don’t.
At Wilder Creek Publishing, you:
Own your publishing path
Keep 100% of your royalties
Retain full creative and legal control
Only pay for services you request
Never sign away your book
Gain a trusted publishing imprint and ethical brand presence
Join a real publishing community
Leave anytime you like (See ISBN transfer requests after publication found in the Refund & Rights Policy – Use of ISBNs and Metadata)
Fair Pricing
Even if you used every service we offer — formatting, metadata, copyright support, AI-verification, ISBNs for six formats, and a hosted author website — you’d never pay more than $450 USD total.
That’s not an estimate. That’s a ceiling.
And for most of our authors, the cost is far lower.
Our Two Self - Publishing Paths
Whether you fly your own flag or ours, your voice, rights, and royalties remain yours — and every path here leads to publishing on your terms, with our support at your side.
What Both Paths Share
Complete ownership of your manuscript
Freedom to publish in any medium or platform
No royalties taken — ever
Verified AI-free certification (where applicable)
Access to support, submission guidelines, and transparency
Option to purchase ISBNs through us or use your own
No ongoing fees, subscriptions, or proprietary lock-in
Option 1: Publish Under Wilder Creek or Associated Imprints
Become part of a curated network of independent authors who share values — and visibility.
We list your book proudly. We verify your originality. And we connect you with other authors who care.
You Get:
Wilder Creek Publishing listed as your official imprint
ISBNs registered and managed for you
Royalty payments direct to you
AI-originality testing and publishing certificate
Your own Author Page in our Showcase
Cross-linking from other authors’ pages
Access to our ARC Program First Readers, launch campaigns, and reader networks
Publishing support that grows with you
- Option to display the Wilder Creek Publishing logo on your book cover or author site
This is how we build something together — something visible, ethical, and lasting.
Option 2: Become a WCP Supported Author - Use Your Own ISBN
If you’ve already purchased ISBNs or prefer to build your own imprint identity, we’ll still register and support your work.
You Get:
Total independence
Royalty payments direct to you
Your name or brand as the listed publisher
Our support with registration, distribution setup, and metadata
- The option to be listed by us as a Wilder Creek Publishing Supported Author
You Don’t Get:
Listing on our Author Showcase or Catalog
Wilder Creek promotional cross-linking
Access to our community-driven launch support or imprint benefits
- Listed for Advance Copy Readers
Ideal for experienced authors or entrepreneurs building their own label.
Additionally, Being A Wilder Creek Published Author Offers:
You Gain Deeper Recognition as a Legitimate Author
Books published through vanity presses or with “Amazon as the publisher” often send a clear signal: this author didn’t have professional support.
Wilder Creek Publishing lets you stand with credibility, with verified originality, Library of Congress support, and a publishing certificate that proves you’re part of something real.
What We Offer Authors
You can request any of these services — à la carte, as needed.
There are no bundled “package deals,” no upsells, and no sales pressure.
Book Support
ISBN purchasing and assignment (1 per e-book, paperback, hardcover, audio book and special editions)
Metadata registration and distribution setup
Library of Congress LCCN registration
- Formal US Copyright Registration
Originality AI scanning and certification
Branded publishing certificate
Future options for formatting for ebook, paperback, and hardcover
Author Support
Author profile page with your published work
Hosted one-page author website (optional domain add-on)
Cross-promotion with other Wilder Creek authors
ARC mailing list access
Community launch events and author features
Discounted publishing for veterans and underserved voices
Credibility & Protection
Verified AI-free publishing (or disclosure requirement for AI-generated works)
No royalty or rights grab
All services rendered ethically and transparently
Optional withdrawal/reversion clause for imprint removal
Respect for your voice, your culture, your values
Why Join Wilder Creek?
Because this isn’t a marketplace. It’s a publishing home.
Most authors don’t fail because they lack talent.
They fail because no one ever helped them bridge the gap between finished manuscript and meaningful launch
— with honesty, flexibility, and care.
We won’t make false promises. We won’t overcharge you.
We just show you what’s possible — and help you get there.
You don’t surrender your rights.
You gain your team.
Ready to Begin?
Your next step is simple:
Submit Your Author Intake Form
You’ll tell us about your book, your vision, and the path that’s right for you.
We’ll walk with you from there.