Frequently Asked Questions

“Holon” derives from the same root as the word holistic, and also the suffix -on indicating a particle, or a piece. A hol-on is something that is simultaneously a whole, and a part of a greater whole. We consider our authors, our talent, and our brand to be holons in a symbiotic relationship.

Holon is a professional self-publishing services agency. This means we provide professional paid services but do not take any rights or royalties for your work. Let’s explain where this fits into the publishing landscape...

With traditional publishing, the publisher assumes the initial financial risk but you give up your rights to your work and may still need to pay for your own marketing. Other than a small signing bonus, you only make a profit if your publisher does.

With hybrid publishing, the initial investment and the royalties are shared between the publisher and the author. There are a few stellar hybrid publishers out there, but there are also vanity presses that charge premium prices for inferior products that won’t sell.

With self publishing, the author retains all the rights and royalties to their work and is responsible for coordinating everything from editing, book design and layout, printing and distribution, and marketing and promotion.

With Holon, you own your book and its profits. We manage all aspects of getting your idea to print, building your author brand, and marketing your book. What you pay us is an investment towards your book’s success.

We work with authors from a wide range of backgrounds. Whether you are a poet or a CEO, what matters is you have a story to share and publishing supports your goals. For the sake of our clients, we only accept projects that have demonstrate literary and commercial viability.

We don’t necessarily hold the same beliefs as our authors or agree with everything in the books we publish. That being said, we do not publish work that belittles or degrades other great humans. Let’s be kind and create awesome things together!

Imposter Syndrome is real... but knowing that you’ll have a marketable book is important! We offer manuscript validation and are happy to talk with you about your artistic and business goals. We will hurt your feelings before we let you publish a sh*tty book.

Projects can range from 3 to 9+ months depending on the scope of work being accomplished. Whether you already have your manuscript, how many rounds of revision your book needs, and what scope of marketing services you want are all relevant factors. As excited as we are for the day when you hold your published book for the first time, we’d rather do things right than rush them.

No! We can help you write your book through an interview process that retains your tone of voice while saving you time at the keyboard. If you have a partial manuscript, we can discuss how much editing it needs after reviewing it.

So. Many. Reasons.

To share what you’ve learned: maybe you’ve overcome grief through poetry, or built a business culture that continues to elevate your employees. What could your readers gain if you shared your story?

To build your business: especially for business leaders, being a published author establishes you as an authority in your industry and attracts new clients.

To build your brand: especially for creatives, publishing your work elevates your portfolio and solidifies your brand.

To leave a legacy: what is the story that you don’t want the world to forget? What do you want your great-grandchildren to know about you?

Whether it’s the right time for you to publish all comes down to your core goals. Help us understand those, and we’ll make sure your book stays aligned with your ‘why.’

More than just a book publishing company, we are a storytelling agency with over a decade of experience. We work with authors and business professionals around the world to craft beautiful digital and printed media, and take their brand into the future. With our team of seasoned professionals, meet your project where it is, and get it to where you want it to go!