Torchflame Books & Light Messages Publishing

Book and Periodical PublishingNorth Carolina, United States2-10 Employees

Torchflame Books & Light Messages Publishing, operating under the name Light Messages Publishing, is a traditional general trade publisher based in Durham, North Carolina. Founded in 1998 by a group of authors seeking an alternative to vanity and self-publishing, the company supports authors through a personal editorial or consulting relationship and guides them through editing and marketing processes. The publisher emphasizes a broader view of value, aiming to publish titles with lasting relevance and diverse subjects, rather than focusing solely on high-volume sales. It handles a range of formats and print options, prioritizing local printing where possible and offering both short-run and high-volume editions, as well as electronic formats. Light Messages publishes for the United States market and distributes to other nations, with a model that pays royalties on net sales and does not charge authors for production or promotion, while not providing advances. The organization positions itself within the book and periodical publishing industry as a traditional full-service house that supports authors throughout publication and beyond, including continued sales of titles with specialized content.

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