Nashville Book Writing and Publishing, From Idea to Launch
Human Touch Publishing is a book writing and publishing company based in Nashville, Tennessee. We help executives, speakers, coaches, experts, and people with a story worth telling go from an idea or a rough manuscript to a finished, professional book.
You can come to us with a stack of notes, a half-written draft, or nothing more than a feeling that you have a book in you. We handle the writing, editing, design, publishing, and launch with you, and you keep all the rights and royalties.
Who we help
Most of our authors are busy people who know their subject cold but do not have the time or the process to turn it into a book.
- Founders and business owners
- Executives and leaders
- Speakers and coaches
- Experts with a method worth sharing
- Anyone with a life story they want written down and shared
How our publishing process works
Every book moves through the same human-led stages. Each one is handled by a person, not a template.
- Writing: we interview you, capture your voice, and draft the manuscript with you.
- Editing: four specialists, a developmental editor, line editor, copyeditor, and proofreader.
- Design: a custom cover and interior built for your genre.
- Formatting: print and ebook files that meet retailer standards.
- Publishing: we publish under Human Touch Publishing on Amazon KDP and other retailers.
- Distribution: Amazon, Barnes & Noble, and wider retail distribution.
- Audiobook: production and publishing if you want your book in audio.
- Launch support: a launch plan so the book reaches readers, not just a shelf.
Your rights and royalties stay yours
Human Touch Publishing is the publisher of record, and you keep all the rights and royalties. We do not take ownership of your book or your intellectual property, and we do not take a cut of your sales.
Why authors choose Human Touch Publishing
Our books start human and end human. Real writers and editors work on every page. You get a fixed figure before you commit, and five written guarantees, including a bestseller guarantee.
Based in Nashville, working with authors nationwide
We are based in Nashville and love working with Tennessee authors. Most of our process happens over calls and shared documents, so we work with authors anywhere in the United States.
Straight answers
How do I find a book publisher in Nashville?
Look for a publisher that explains its process, tells you who owns the book, and gives you a clear price up front. Human Touch Publishing is a Nashville book publisher that does all three.
Ask any publisher you talk to who keeps the rights, who keeps the royalties, and who actually does the editing.
Are there book publishers in Nashville?
Yes. Nashville has several publishers, from large Christian and music publishers to smaller full-service companies like Human Touch Publishing.
Can a publisher help me write my book?
Some can. Human Touch Publishing offers book writing as part of our packages, so you can start with only an idea.
We can write it with you, coach you chapter by chapter, or take the whole thing off your hands.
How much does it cost to publish a book?
Every package is scoped to your book, so book a free call to get a custom quote. The final cost depends on how much writing, editing, and launch support your book needs.
You get a fixed figure on a short call before you commit to anything.
How long does publishing a book take?
A typical book takes about four months with us, from start to publication.
Do I keep the rights to my book?
Yes. You keep all the rights to your book and your intellectual property.
Does Human Touch Publishing take royalties?
No. You keep all of your royalties.
Can you publish my book on Amazon?
Yes. We publish print and ebook editions on Amazon through Kindle Direct Publishing.
Can you help with Barnes & Noble?
Yes. We set up distribution so your book can be sold through Barnes & Noble and other retailers.
Can you help create an audiobook?
Yes. We can produce and publish an audiobook version of your book.
Who can help publish my book in Nashville?
Human Touch Publishing is a Nashville-based company that handles editing, design, publishing, distribution, and launch for authors in Nashville and nationwide.