MERACK PUBLISHING — Boutique Nonfiction Publishing House
Built by people who genuinely believe books matter.
You Wrote the Book. We'll Help Turn It Into One.
Writing a book is hard enough. The publishing process shouldn't be.
At Merack Publishing, we believe everyone has a story to tell, expertise to pass on, or an idea worth putting into the world. Our role is simple: to transform your non-fiction manuscript into a beautiful, professionally produced book while ensuring you retain ownership, creative control, and the royalties you've worked so hard to earn.
The Publishing Journey
Every Book Has Three Phases.
A great book doesn't begin on a bookstore shelf.
It begins with an idea, takes shape through writing, and eventually finds its readers. Along the way, every book passes through three critical stages:
Phase One
Writing & Editing
Ideas become manuscripts. Stories are refined. Expertise is shaped into something worth sharing.
Phase Two
Publishing Production
Design. Formatting. Print preparation. Metadata. Distribution setup. Everything that happens between “The End” and a finished book.
Phase Three
Marketing & Sales
Books are launched, promoted, and discovered by readers around the world.
That second phase of publishing is where Merack specializes. We focus on helping authors transform finished manuscripts into beautifully crafted books ready for global distribution.
And let's be honest: most authors don't spend their weekends researching trim sizes, bleed settings, metadata, and distribution platforms.
We do.
Why Production Matters
The Often-Overlooked Middle Third.
Months—even years—can be spent researching, writing, revising, and polishing a manuscript.
Publishing production ensures the finished book reflects the quality of the work behind it.
It's the difference between a book that simply exists and a book that feels professional, credible, and worthy of the ideas inside.
From interior design and typography to cover design, print specifications, metadata, and global distribution setup, we obsess over the details so you don't have to.
Because great content deserves great execution.
The Merack Difference
Your Book. Your Rights. Your Royalties.
Because authors shouldn't have to give up ownership to publish professionally.
We believe authors should remain at the centre of the publishing process.
That means retaining ownership of your work, having meaningful input throughout the creative journey, and keeping 100% of the royalties your book earns.
We're here to provide the expertise, guidance, and production support needed to bring your vision to life, while ensuring the book remains unmistakably yours.
Why People Write Books
Some Ideas Deserve More Than a Hard Drive.
A book can preserve a lifetime of experience.
It can build credibility, establish expertise, strengthen a brand, share a personal story, inspire change, or leave a lasting legacy.
Whatever brought you here, we believe great ideas deserve the opportunity to be shared, and great stories deserve the opportunity to be told.
That's why we're passionate about helping authors bring them into the world.
Here are just a few of the books we're proud to have helped bring to life:
School of Grit
Brad Ritter
What if, over the course of 50 hours, you could tap into a limitless source of power you never knew existed? Certified Unbeatable Mind coach Brad Ritter invites readers on an unforgettable journey through SEALFIT's infamous Kokoro Camp..
18 Holes to Happiness
Sean W. Saunders, PGA, TPI, FGS
18 Holes to Happiness is a journey and path to playing your best golf.
Take Two
Paden Hughes
What happens when a stressed-out CEO, mid-pandemic, with two kids under four, actually takes two hours a day to find a source of joy — every day?.
Stoked
Greg Rex
Mitch Springer has an all-too-common definition of success.
Meet Merack
Real People. Real Publishing Experience.
Merack Publishing was built on a simple belief: every author deserves access to professional publishing production without sacrificing ownership, creative control, or royalties.
For more than a decade, we've partnered with authors, organizations, and independent publishers to bring remarkable books to life.
Along the way, we've learned that no two authors are the same, no two books are the same, and cookie-cutter publishing rarely serves either very well.
We're passionate about books, slightly obsessed with details, and genuinely love helping authors bring their ideas to life.
And yes—we still get excited every time we open a box of freshly printed books.
Ready to Get Started?
Every Great Book Starts With a Conversation.
You've done the hard part. You've written the book.
Now let's talk about bringing it to life.
Whether you have a clear vision for your finished book or are looking for guidance through the production process, we'd love to hear about your project, your goals, and where you'd like your book to go next. If you are a US-based author of a non-fiction manuscript, our submission form button is calling your name!