Canoe Tree Press
Professionally assisted self-publishing
Assisted Self-Publishing
Canoe Tree Press at a Glance
A clear overview of the program before you dive into the details.
Program Fee
$3,500
Structured across installments
Typical Timeline
5 Months
From production through release
Current Release
Feb 2027
For manuscripts accepted today
Copyright & Rights
100% Yours
Authors retain ownership
Author Royalties
100%
Books loaded to your own account on all platforms
The Complete Assisted Self-Publishing Program
What's Included in Canoe Tree Press
Professional proofreading, design, production, and coordinated file uploading to all platforms—managed as one integrated publishing process.
The Specifics
Editorial & Production Expertise
Every manuscript is evaluated before acceptance to ensure it is ready for publication. Once accepted, your manuscript receives a professional proofread to identify and correct errors in spelling, grammar, punctuation, and consistency while preserving your original writing and voice.
We create a custom interior layout for your book's print and ebook editions, with careful attention to typography, spacing, chapter formatting, and readability. Each edition is professionally formatted to meet industry standards and provide a polished, consistent reading experience.
Your book receives a custom cover designed by DartFrog's in-house design team. You'll be presented with several initial concepts and have the opportunity to provide feedback throughout the design process. We do not impose a fixed limit on revisions, allowing us to refine the design until it effectively represents your book and appeals to its intended readership.
We refine your back cover description and author bio, and develop accurate, professionally prepared metadata to support your book's discoverability across retail and distribution platforms. As an independent publisher, you provide your own ISBNs, ensuring your book is published under your name or imprint.
Your book is made available worldwide in print and digital formats. You can choose between print-on-demand distribution and offset printing with warehousing and distribution management. In either case, you retain 100% of your royalties, full ownership of your book, and all publishing rights.
Professional Support
Throughout the publishing process, you'll work directly with the DartFrog specialists responsible for each stage of your project, from proofreading and cover design to formatting and publication. Each team member manages their area of expertise while coordinating with the rest of the team to ensure a smooth, professional publishing experience.
Every Canoe Tree Press title includes True Origin™, our authorship verification system that creates a permanent, independently verifiable record of your manuscript's development using blockchain technology. Each book receives Verified Human Authorship certification, including a unique registry number and scannable badge linking to a public verification record, providing readers, retailers, and educators with documented evidence of human authorship.
Market Positioning
We conduct keyword and category research to optimize your book's Amazon listing and retail metadata, helping readers discover your book through relevant searches and categories.
We create custom Amazon A+ Content featuring professionally designed graphics and enhanced product information to showcase your book, strengthen its presentation, and help potential readers make informed purchasing decisions.
Trusted by Authors
B.H. Preston
Author, The Ancient Chronicles of Empyrea Series
"I’m a happy client of DartFrog Books as a independent self pub author! I published two fantasy novels through them. Their team lead by Gordon is professional, caring, and efficient. They formatted the interior of my book, added A+ Content, and uploaded my books through all of the major online bookstores with white glove service. They hold high standards, which means when you are accepted, you know your book is being treated with the respect it deserves. Highly recommend!”
Jenn Baron
Author, Reset Your Mindset: How to Get Your Sh*t Together by Befriending Your Brain and Your Body
"My editor sent me a list of 6 possible companies to work with to publish my book. I liked DartFrog from the moment I read their site. I appreciated the different services they had and that I could pick and choose the ones I wanted and not pay for things I didn’t. My call with Gordon was so easy and I could tell his company was lead by someone with integrity and that the authors were very important to him and his team. Speaking of teams, my whole team was really a dream to work with... I’ve recommended DartFrog to a number of authors already and will definitely use them again!"
The DartFrog Team
Our team is comprised of senior leaders from Big Five traditional publishers and the independent publishing sector, including the lead designer at HarperCollins and a former New York literary agent who has represented New York Times and national bestselling, award-winning authors, as well as a Reese’s Book Club selection. Collectively, we bring decades of experience across editorial, design, production, and publishing strategy—combining the rigor of traditional publishing with the flexibility and author partnership of independent publishing.
Canoe Tree Press
Canoe Tree Press is our assisted self-publishing path for authors who want to remain their own publisher while working with an experienced professional team. We manage proofreading, cover design, formatting, metadata, retail optimization, and distribution setup, giving authors a professionally produced book while they retain full control and 100% of their royalties.
The Canoe Tree Press program fee is $3,500,
structured across installments.
Is Canoe Tree the Right Fit?
Canoe Tree Press is a strong fit for authors who:
- - Want to maintain full independence
- - Are comfortable taking an active role in promotion
- - Want an experienced publishing team to professionally produce their book
Need More Than Production Support?
For broader marketing, positioning, and coordinated promotion, explore DartFrog Hybrid.