At The Three Little Sisters, we believe that every legendary saga begins like a signal fire glimpsed through a heavy fog—a single, flickering thread of inspiration. We are among the dedicated few who offer deep developmental mentorship, standing as a steady lighthouse for authors navigating the vast, often treacherous creative waters to transform a spark of an idea into a lasting legacy.
Our passion lies in the craft of storytelling. We don’t just wait for the finished word to wash ashore; we stand at the watchtower with you, partnering at the hearth to nurture your vision from its very inception. Whether you arrive with a nearly complete manuscript or merely the first whisper of a concept, we are committed to walking the path with you, ensuring your signal remains clear and strong.
Together, we work hand-in-hand to flesh out the depths of your narrative, refine your unique voice, and forge a work of true excellence. We believe in the "Magic of Intention"—the belief that with the right guidance and a shared commitment to quality, any concept can be woven into a masterpiece that resonates with power and finds its way home to the readers who need it most.
You do not need a finished book to begin your journey with us—only the courage to follow the light.
Key Pillars of Our Developmental Partnership:
- Navigating the Mists: We welcome authors at the earliest stages of their "wyrd," helping to ground abstract ideas into structured, compelling narratives that act as a beacon for others.
- Forging the Flame: Our mentoring focuses on achieving excellence in prose and theme, ensuring your work stands as a brilliant testament to your skill and ancestral spirit.
- Mapping the Reach: We collaborate to ensure your manuscript is not only mythically profound but also strategically prepared to find its rightful place in the modern market.
Lighting the Way: Our Hybrid Publishing Path
The Three Little Sisters stands as a steadfast watchtower for the modern author. We leverage a sophisticated Hybrid Publishing Format, merging the technological agility of Print on Demand with the deep-water reach of traditional distribution. This intentional navigation is designed to benefit the creator, ensuring your signal reaches every shore across the world without drifting from your creative integrity.
From Inspiration to Ink
The journey of a book begins long before the first signal is lit. It starts with the spark of a concept—a desire to project a unique vision across the waves to a waiting audience. Whether your work is born from the ancient echoes that inspired your path or crafted as a rigorous academic guide to a specific process, your writing is an act of navigation that requires both heart and the steady hand of a keeper.
The Strength to Persevere
We recognize that clearing the harbor is often the hardest part of the voyage. To write a book is to navigate a sea that demands time, unwavering perseverance, and the warmth of a supportive community. We encourage our authors to seek the companionship of kindred spirits during the drafting phase to keep their inner light burning bright.
Once your draft is ready to be charted, we step in as the keepers of the flame. We take your raw manuscript and refine it through a professional, industry-standard lens, producing a physical work at that reflects the clarity of your intent and the depth of your wisdom.
Every page a thread, every story a destiny. Let us help you weave yours.
A Permanent Signal: Beyond the Shadows of Scarcity
Our method ensures that once a light is lit, it never fades. By utilizing hybrid distribution, we keep books in print far longer than traditional houses, ensuring constant access to your work. We believe that myth and wisdom should be available to everyone, navigating away from the rocky shores of "out-of-print" scarcity that often leaves readers frustrated and books inaccessible. At The Three Little Sisters your legacy remains a constant guide for generations to come.
The Keepers of the Watch: Our Collective Wisdom
We are a family-owned and operated house, and we treat our authors as kin. With a combined 16 years of expertise across the fields of law, editing, and art, our crew applies every "trick of the trade" we have mastered to ensure your book doesn't just launch, but thrives. Our authors receive VIP treatment at every league of the journey, benefiting from a seasoned team dedicated to the success of your signal.
Lifting the Fog: A Mission of Inclusion
Our mission is to seek out and cultivate voices from diverse backgrounds and communities, bringing them into the public view. We aim to preserve writing as a sacred art form and to lift up marginalized voices that have too often been obscured by the mist. We provide not only publishing paths but a trove of resources for writers to ensure their journey is supported. By replacing vague industry steps with clear, easy-to-digest charts and absolute transparency, we give every author the best possible start. Our goal is to uplift, illuminate, and empower writers of all kinds.
Navigating Together: The Keeper’s Vow
A journey is only as strong as its communication. Our authors are kept in the loop with constant updates and are invited to provide feedback at every stage to ensure all parties are satisfied with the course we've charted. We work tirelessly to ensure every book receives a dash of our mythic radiance, transforming a manuscript into a true work of art.
At The Three Little Sisters, we guide manuscripts from the first flicker of a signal fire to the full, steady radiance of a published legacy. We are not a vanity press; we are keepers of the flame. We uphold a sacred traditional vow—there are no fees for submitting or publishing your work. We operate our house with the same professional rigor, meticulous editing, and high-reaching standards as the industry’s largest publishers, ensuring your voice is forged with excellence.
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At the intersection where the hearth-fire meets the ancestral sea, The Three Little Sisters stands as a steadfast watchtower, welcoming seekers of all identities, backgrounds, and beliefs. Our vision is to serve as a global lighthouse for seekers, scholars, and storytellers—whether they walk a Pagan path, follow diverse spiritual traditions, or find meaning in the secular world—as they navigate the deep waters of history, myth, and the Nine Worlds. We are more than a publishing house; we are keepers of the flame, dedicated to illuminating the paths of ancestral wisdom, mythic narrative, and the magic of intentional living for every soul searching for a beacon of truth.
All authors who wish to submit a finished or unfinished work must do so through our submission process.
Navigating the path from a draft to a finished masterpiece requires patience and precision. Our process ensures every manuscript receives the stewardship it deserves:
- The Initial Glimpse: We typically assess the first ten pages of your work, occasionally requesting a wider view of the horizon to determine the level of guidance and development required for your specific manuscript.
- The Keeper’s Counsel: Our editors review the manuscript, providing their insights to our acquisitions team. This phase of deep study usually spans two weeks to three months as we determine how your voice fits within our weave.
- Formalizing the Vow: Once a work is selected for acquisition, we finalize the contract—charting our shared course and formalizing our commitment to your story.
- The Publishing Queue: Your project is added to our watchtower queue, where we meticulously track its progress through every stage of development and production.
- The Passage of Time: To maintain our unwavering standard of excellence, the transition from initial submission to being assigned a dedicated editor typically takes between six months and one year.
Whether we are partnering with a seasoned navigator of the literary world or a new author casting their first line, our goal remains the same: to provide a watchtower of support. We offer a platform our authors can be proud of—one that treats their work as a sacred trust and focuses on delivering something unique, meaningful, and profound to a waiting audience.
The Three Little Sisters, we leverage our extensive social media presence and strategic ad buys to ensure every new release captures the spotlight. While we provide the engine, we view marketing as a collaborative journey.
As an indie press, we work best with authors who are ready to dive into the promotional process alongside us. You don’t need a massive pre-existing following to succeed—we’ve proven that passion and active engagement outweigh "fame" every time. If you’re willing to champion your work, we have the tools to help you find your audience.
Cover & Production
Collaborative Design: Your cover is crafted using your specific input and notations. We ensure you review and approve the artwork before it is finalized.
Production Queue: Your book is uploaded to our publishing platform and slotted for its scheduled release date.
Automated Distribution: Using our streamlined publishing technology, your book is pushed to all partner distribution channels simultaneously.
Retail Availability: Within six-eight months of production, your book will be fully indexed and available for purchase at major outlets such as Ingram, Barnes & Noble, Bookshop, and Indigo.
Wholesale
Three Little Sisters manages all wholesale operations directly, offering our titles at competitive discount rates. To provide the best possible experience for our retail partners, we manage orders exclusively through Faire and Creoate.
- Domestic & Boutique Ordering (Faire): We use Faire to maintain direct communication with our stockists. This platform allows us to participate in special market days and provides dedicated customer support to ensure your order is handled with care.
- International Distribution (Creoate): To serve our global audience—particularly shops in the UK—we partner with Creoate. They manage the complexities of international shipping and customs, ensuring a seamless delivery process for our overseas partners.
Marketing
We maximize every release through a dual-track marketing strategy:
- Author Toolkits: We supply you with custom-designed assets (1–3 ads per platform) optimized for Facebook, Instagram, BlueSky, Pinterest, and YouTube. o ensure a cohesive and positive brand identity, we provide assets for platforms that align with our core morals and ethical standards. This ensures that every promotion not only reaches the right audience but does so in a way that upholds the integrity of our authors and the press.
- Publisher-Led Campaigns: We run unique advertisements through our proprietary channels to broadcast your title to our established audience.
- Retail Outreach: Your book is featured on a professional press sheet sent to our wholesale bookstore partners. Furthermore, we curate and "float" select titles directly to Barnes & Noble to maximize retail potential.
Distribution
Global Distribution
We utilize Ingram’s global network to ensure our books reach every major retailer worldwide. For our non-fiction catalog, we employ a dual-distribution strategy, publishing through both Ingram and Amazon to ensure total market coverage. For all other genres, we remain committed to prioritizing a wide and diverse range of retail outlets.
Pricing Policy: Once our titles enter the retail market, individual retailers exercise the exclusive right to set their own pricing. Consequently, you may see our products listed slightly higher or lower than the suggested retail price (MSRP).
Digital Editions & E-Books
- E-Books: Our digital titles are currently available via Amazon. The Kindle reading app is compatible with any smartphone, tablet, or computer and can be [downloaded here]. We are in the final stages of expanding our digital reach to Google Books and Apple Books (iBooks) and expect to launch on those platforms shortly.
- Library Access: We are proud to support public libraries. Our e-book catalog is available through Libby. To connect with your local library and start reading, [download the Libby app here].
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