Your Book Deserves the Same Editors Behind the Bestsellers
Park Avenue Press pairs authors with award-winning editors from Penguin Random House, Simon & Schuster, HarperCollins, and more - so your manuscript gets the same level of editorial development as a traditionally published book.
We respond within 48-hours
You Keep Your Rights
Full ownership of your manuscript, your copyright, and your intellectual property. Always.
Award-Winning Editors
Penn/Faulkner honorees, Pushcart Prize winners, O. Henry Award recipients, and Irish Times bestsellers — with over a million books sold between them.
Distributed worldwide
Available on Amazon, through major retailers, and orderable by bookstores and libraries via Ingram.
FROM OUR AUTHORS
“I've published several books before, through both traditional and self-service routes, so I thought I knew what to expect. What I didn't expect was an editorial team this invested in getting the manuscript right. My experience with Park Avenue Press has been outstanding. Publishing Coordinator Jo Harper was part cheerleader, part project manager. After a solitary year of writing on my own, she kept everything on track — serving as an expert liaison between me and the artists and designers who crafted the book cover art, the cover design, and all of the myriad details of the interior design, including chapter heading art and a clean, easy-to-read interior layout. The editorial process and targeted feedback made all the difference — the result is a far more polished, professional book than I could have produced on my own. I highly recommend Park Avenue Press to anyone ready to bring their book into the world.”
Daniel B. Kohn . Aikido, Principally
“Working with the team at Park Avenue Press has been an absolute delight. As a first-time author, I felt incredibly supported throughout the entire publishing process. From editorial services to book design and production, and even marketing, Park Avenue Press played a pivotal role in helping me deliver a book that I am incredibly proud of. For other authors, I highly recommend utilizing one of their editors for both developmental and line edits. This collaboration truly elevated my book to new heights. I wholeheartedly recommend Park Avenue Press to any author seeking to publish a high-quality, professional product.”
Anthony Grandelis, MD. . The Recovery Prescription
“Park Avenue Press recognized the value in the story I shared in my true crime book, Junior: A Son of the Gulf Cartel — a heartfelt account drawn from firsthand experience during my career as a U.S. Drug Enforcement agent. I was particularly impressed by their dedication to designing a book cover that matched the concept I had in mind, and readers have told me it's one of the first things that catches their eye. Thanks to Park Avenue Press, the book is now available wherever books are sold, and I continue to hear from readers discovering it for the first time through social media. I can't recommend them enough.”
Mike Chavarria . Junior: A Son of the Gulf Cartel
From manuscript to marketplace
Most projects take two to four months. Here's how it works.
01 Submit
Send us your manuscript. You'll hear from us within 48 hours — no form letters.
02 Assess
We read your work and recommend the right editorial approach.
03. Edit
Your manuscript is paired with an experienced editor. We manage the process start to finish.
04. Design
Cover and interior designed to your vision, with your final approval.
05. Produce
ISBN, metadata, formatting, and worldwide distribution setup — all handled.
06. Publish
Your book goes live on Amazon, Ingram, and everywhere readers buy books.
YOUR EDITORIAL TEAM
Editors from the houses you've heard of
Kuwana
Award-winning author published with Random House, Simon & Schuster, and HarperCollins. Penn/Faulkner Foundation honoree.
Jason
Bestselling author and editor published with Transworld/Penguin, Irish Academic Press, and Merrion Press. Irish Times #1 bestseller.
Olivia
Award-winning bestselling author published with Bantam Doubleday Dell and Harlequin, with over a million copies sold worldwide. Series Developer, HCI Books.
OUR CATALOG
A select list, by design
We take on a small number of titles each year. Every book gets our full attention.
Transparent pricing
Standalone editorial services — manuscript evaluations, developmental edits, line edits, query letter reviews — are quoted individually based on your project, at rates consistent with the Editorial Freelancers Association. Full hybrid publishing packages are scoped to your manuscript's needs.
What we believe
Park Avenue Press was founded on a simple idea: every author deserves the opportunity to bring their story into the world with care, professionalism, and integrity.
Our model is collaborative. We partner with authors to refine their manuscripts, design beautiful books, and distribute them to readers worldwide. Unlike traditional publishing, you maintain full ownership of your work. Unlike self-publishing, you have a trusted publishing team to guide you through each step.
With a background in literary agenting, publishing, and editorial development, our team brings an insider's knowledge of the industry to every project. From the first round of edits to the moment your book reaches readers, our goal is to ensure your voice shines.
Publishing should be transparent, accessible, and empowering. Whether you are polishing your first manuscript or preparing your next release, we are here to help you create a book that stands out — and lasts.
Common questions
Is Park Avenue Press a vanity press?
No. A vanity press prints whatever it's paid to print. We don't. Every manuscript is edited by a credentialed editor, and the work has to meet a professional standard before it carries our name.
Do I keep the rights to my book?
Yes. You retain full ownership of your work and any proceeds from its sale.
How long does it take?
Most projects take two to four months from signed agreement to finished book. You're kept in the loop at each step.
Ready to publish your book?
Submit your manuscript and we'll get back to you within 48 hours with an honest assessment and a clear path forward. No pressure, no sales pitch — just a conversation about your book.
or email us directly at info@parkavenuepress.nyc