Custom Publishing
A trusted publishing partner for organizations, institutions, and legacy projects.
Where meaningful stories become beautifully crafted books.
Not every story can fit within a traditional publishing program. At Evening Post Books, we partner with organizations, institutions, businesses, and individuals to create exceptional nonfiction books through our selective custom publishing program.
Whether you're preserving an organization's history, commemorating a milestone, showcasing artwork, or sharing a legacy, our experienced publishing team will guide you through every stage of the process, from concept to finished book. As the book publishing division of The Post and Courier, Evening Post Books brings decades of editorial expertise, design experience, and publishing knowledge to every project.
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Evening Post Books has partnered with respected organizations throughout the Southeast and beyond to produce books that preserve history, celebrate culture, and share meaningful stories.
Our Partners Include:
Ducks Unlimited • Middleton Place • Drayton Hall • Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) • Coastal Conservation League • Spoleto Festival USA • Mepkin Abbey • Bishop Gadsden • Bowen's Island Restaurant • Anglin Smith Gallery • Jim Booth Legacy Art • The Estate of Manning Williams • Richard Hagerty Art
A Publishing Partner for Your Vision
Custom publishing should feel like working with a publisher, not simply purchasing a service or printing a book. It requires thoughtful storytelling, careful production, and a team that understands how to bring a project from concept to finished product.
Our program is intentionally selective. Every project is carefully reviewed to ensure it's the right fit for our team and publishing expertise. Because we take on a limited number of projects each year, we're able to offer a highly collaborative experience and the attention every book deserves.
When you work with Evening Post Books, you benefit from:
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A professional editorial, design, and marketing team
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A collaborative process that keeps your vision at the center while providing expert guidance
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Premium production options tailored to your project and budget
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National distribution opportunities through major retailers
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Marketing consultation and promotional support
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The credibility and experience of an established independent publisher
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Final say in editorial, design, and marketing specs.
What We Publish
Our custom publishing program focuses primarily on nonfiction projects. Some of the books we've produced include:
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Coffee table books
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Institutional and organizational histories
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Family histories and legacy projects
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Art and photography collections
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Cultural and historical anthologies
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Anniversary and commemorative publications
Because of the nature of our publishing program, we do not accept fiction projects through custom publishing. Please submit fiction works through our submissions page during our open call periods.
Every Book is Different
From standard paperbacks to leather-bound, gold-embossed coffee table books, we've helped our partners create books in a wide range of formats and finishes.
Working with trusted printing partners across the United States and internationally, we coordinate every aspect of production—from selecting paper stocks and binding styles to specialty finishes—ensuring your book achieves the highest quality while remaining within budget.
Our Services
Every project is highly customizable based on its goals and audience. Services may include:
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Editorial consultation and manuscript development
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Copyediting and proofreading
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Cover design
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Interior book design and page layout
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Print coordination and production management
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Warehousing and distribution
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Marketing
Throughout the process, our team offers professional recommendations while ensuring you retain final approval over the finished product.
Distribution That Goes Beyond Printing
A professionally produced book deserves thoughtful consideration of how it reaches readers.
For qualifying projects, Evening Post Books offers comprehensive distribution support. In addition to direct sales through our website, we can facilitate availability through major retailers including Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Walmart, and Target, helping your book reach readers wherever they shop.
Distribution plans are evaluated individually to ensure they align with each project's audience and objectives.
Marketing Support
Publishing a book and promoting a book are two separate parts of the process.
While every custom publishing project receives professional publishing guidance and production support, additional marketing and promotional services are available for partners seeking help reaching readers and building awareness. Marketing support is offered separately and is tailored to each project's goals, audience, and timeline.
Start Your Project
Interested in working with Evening Post Books?
Email a one-page overview of your project to info@eveningpostbooks.com with the subject line: Custom Publishing Inquiry: [Your Last Name]
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A brief description of your project
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Your intended audience
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Any anticipated timeline or publication goals