Book Publishing Companies Directory USA by State (2026)
TL;DR: This is the complete directory of book publishing companies in the USA by state — every state guide we publish, plus the national companies authors actually compare (Amazon KDP, IngramSpark, BookBaby, Reedsy, Draft2Digital, Lulu) and full-service options like Harmony Publishing. Pick your state for local details, or compare national options below.
Directory: Book Publishing Companies by US State (2026)
Click your state for a detailed guide — local costs, what to look for, and how to choose:
- Iowa
- Kansas
- Kentucky
- Louisiana
- Maine
- Maryland
- Massachusetts
- Michigan
- Minnesota
- Mississippi
- Missouri
- Montana
- Nebraska
- Nevada
- New Hampshire
- New Jersey
- New Mexico
- New York
- North Carolina
- North Dakota
- Ohio
- Oklahoma
- Oregon
- Pennsylvania
- Rhode Island
- South Carolina
- South Dakota
- Tennessee
- Texas
- Utah
- Vermont
- Virginia
- Washington
- West Virginia
- Wisconsin
- Wyoming
National companies authors compare
Across all 50 states, the same national names come up. Here is the honest comparison:
| Company | Type | Best for | Price range | Royalties to author |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harmony Publishing | Full-service self-publishing (US + Nigeria) | Done-for-you production: editing, cover, layout, ISBN, print + eBook, global distribution | $699 – $9,999 (Essentials to Legend) | 100% |
| Amazon KDP | DIY self-publishing platform | Authors who want to do it themselves, free | Free | 60–70% (they take a cut) |
| IngramSpark | DIY distribution + print | Bookstore/wholesale distribution | ~$49 setup + revision fees | ~45–70% net |
| BookBaby | A-la-carte self-publishing services | Authors buying individual services (editing, cover, distribution) | $149 – $2,000+ per service | 100% (after fees) |
| Reedsy | Marketplace of vetted freelancers | style='border:1px solid #e2e8f0;padding:10px;vertical-align:top;font-size:14px;line-height:1.5;'>Finding editors/designers individually | Varies per freelancer | 100% |
| Draft2Digital | DIY eBook distribution | Wide eBook distribution | Free (15% distribution fee) | 85% net |
| Lulu | DIY print-on-demand | Print-only POD, no frills | Free to start | ~90% net |
How to choose from this directory
DIY (free, you do the work): Amazon KDP, IngramSpark, Draft2Digital, Lulu — you handle formatting, cover, editing and marketing yourself.
A-la-carte (pay per service): BookBaby, Reedsy — buy individual services, coordinate them yourself.
Full-service (done for you): Harmony Publishing — one team handles editing, cover design, interior layout, ISBN, printing, eBook conversion and global distribution, and you keep 100% of royalties and rights.
Ask the five questions before you commit: Who owns my rights? What's the real all-in price? What royalties do I keep? Can I leave with my files? Who answers when something goes wrong?
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does it cost to publish a book in the USA in 2026?
Free if you do everything yourself (KDP), roughly $149–$2,000+ per service a-la-carte (BookBaby, Reedsy), or $699–$9,999 all-in for full-service production (Harmony Publishing) — editing, cover, layout, ISBN, print copies and distribution included.
Which book publishing company is best?
DIY authors choose KDP/IngramSpark/Draft2Digital; a-la-carte authors use BookBaby/Reedsy; authors who want a done-for-you result with 100% royalties choose a full-service company like Harmony Publishing.
Do authors keep 100% royalties with Harmony Publishing?
Yes — 100% of royalties on every package, and full ownership of your ISBN, files and rights.
What is the best book publishing company in my state?
Use the state directory above — every state has its own guide with local costs and considerations.
Contact Harmony Publishing
Ready to publish? Visit our self-publishing packages or contact us via the website — we work with authors in all 50 states.