Patricia Marshall – Founder and CEO, Luminare Press
Female Founder: Patricia Marshall
Patricia Marshall is the founder and owner of Luminare Press, a company that offers book design and publishing services for authors. A former magazine editor, she jumped into the self-publishing field in 2010 after her 89-year-old mother self-published her first novel. That experience, completed with a lot of family help but little professional guidance, led her to recognize that independent authors needed the help and encouragement of publishing professionals, and Luminare Press was born.
Patricia enjoys talking to authors about the book business and leading a talented team of designers and editors who guide clients through publishing with patience and humor. She has a thorough knowledge of the bookmaking process and a passion for non-fiction book editing, as well as a strong desire to help authors produce a polished, professional book.
She has a degree in journalism from the University of Oregon, an MFA in Creative Nonfiction from Goucher College in Baltimore, and a certificate in Digital Journalism from Media Bistro in New York. She was the editor of the nationally distributed Forest Magazine from 2003–2010, and the experience of creating a magazine ready for the newsstand transitioned naturally to creating books ready for sale.
She grew up with seven sisters (along with two brothers) and while she wouldn’t have minded having sons or grandsons, she has three daughters and three granddaughters.
Learn more about Luminare Press
Luminare Press offers a wide range of options for authors who want to publish professionally while keeping full control of their work and 100% of the royalty. They are a professional team of designers, editors, and publishing experts who help both first-time and experienced authors publish their books, offering personalized services for whatever level of help is needed.
Special Offer:
Any publishing package purchased by conference attendees will include a free Kindle/Goodreads promotional offer (value $200.00)
FREE publishing class for the entire WIP community
Code: FREE-WIP
Listen to her podcast episode:
Luminare Press – Hybrid vs. Self-Publishing with Patricia Marshall {ep. 163}
Publishing expert Patricia Marshall breaks down the differences between hybrid and self-publishing, shares her journey founding Luminare Press, and offers vital advice for authors navigating publishing choices in a fast-changing industry.
