Our Mission

Cypress & Sage Press is an affordable boutique publisher and author services company serving children's book authors, spiritual writers, poets, fantasy novelists, and creators of Southern gothic, manifestation, inner alchemy, and more.

Through our three imprints — Layla Bean Kids (children's books), Poetry and Prose for the Art of Living (adult general trade), and Inner Sun Publishing — we offer professional editing, eBook and print formatting, self-publishing instruction, and selective publishing.

No cookie-cutter packages. No gatekeeping. Just fair, flexible pricing and a safe space for the stories the world needs now — whether you need a developmental edit or a publishing home.

Our Partnership with Authors

Your story deserves a professional finish – without the gatekeeping of traditional publishing. At Cypress and Sage Press, we bridge the gap between DIY and professional excellence.

Looking for affordable self-publishing services that don't cut corners? We're a boutique publisher built for authors who want real help.

We've got you covered with professional book editing, eBook and print formatting, and self-publishing instruction for beginners. We also publish select books that fit our brand, meaning if your story resonates with us, we'll bring it to the world alongside our other titles.

No hidden fees. No gatekeeping. Just low-cost self-publishing help from people who actually care about your book.

Meet us face to face. Book a free 45-minute consultation to walk through your project. No pressure. Just honest guidance.

What You Can Expect

Cypress & Sage Press started from a simple belief: every important story deserves a path to readers, and that path shouldn’t cost a fortune.

I’ve sat where many of you sit now — holding a manuscript that matters, staring down publishing quotes that feel impossible, and wondering if my voice was only welcome if I had deep pockets. I’ve been priced out, confused by cookie-cutter packages, and left to figure out formatting and self-publishing alone.

So I built what I wish I’d had.

Cypress & Sage Press is a boutique publisher and author services hub built for the rest of us. We offer professional editing, ebook and print formatting, and self-publishing instruction — all at fair, flexible prices. For manuscripts that align with our mission, we publish them under our imprint with transparent terms.

No gatekeeping. No hidden fees. Just a safe space for the stories the world needs now.

Our Values (with rights retention added)

Everything we do is guided by three core functions — what we call Tell, Teach, Uplift. A book we touch (whether edited, formatted, instructed, or published) should do at least one of these.

To Tell – We give a professional voice to narratives that have been kept in the margins. Whether it's a memoir from an unheard perspective, a novel that challenges the status quo, or a nonfiction work that shines light on a hidden truth, your story finds its rightful home here.

To Teach – Our books are more than words. They are lessons in resilience, history, and wisdom designed to educate the mind. We prioritize works that leave readers smarter, more thoughtful, and better equipped to navigate a complex world.

To Uplift – We curate and support work that inspires the spirit. Whether through hope, beauty, connection, or hard-won joy, our books empower readers and remind them they are not alone.

Beyond these three pillars, here is what you can expect from us.

There are no cookie-cutter packages. You get only what you need and nothing you do not.

We keep everything affordable, always. If your budget is tight, we will find a way — including payment plans or trade-for-service when possible.

We act with integrity in every decision. We do what we say. There are no hidden agendas, no fine-print surprises, and no taking advantage of an author's hope.

You keep the rights to your book. Always. When you publish with us, your work remains yours — we simply help you bring it into the world.

Every author published under Cypress & Sage Press receives a monthly sales and royalty report. No guessing. No waiting for a yearly statement. Each month you will see exactly how many copies sold, across which platforms, and exactly what you earned. That is transparency, not talk.

And through every step — editing, formatting, instruction, or publishing — we offer real support. You are never on this journey alone.

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Snapshots of our books, authors, and publishing moments

Contact Us

Reach out with questions or submissions anytime.