About

Owned by Bre Stephens, BSC Publishing Group is a small press publisher that strives to uplift and celebrate authors of diverse backgrounds. We started as a literary magazine publisher in March 2019, with the release of The Dark Sire (2019-Present), and branched into full-length book publishing in September 2021. With the limited opportunities available for shorter works and collections, it was imperative for us to create opportunities – to open doors for – the authors who wrote such works. Hence, the decision to represent novels as well as novellas, short story collections, poetry collections, and art books took root in our mission. We are excited and proud to bring readers new works that are well-crafted and provide entertaining escapism while supporting the craft of such talented storytellers.

Always an advocate for writers, BSC’s first and foremost mission is to “Give a Voice to the Voiceless.” Too many times creative voices are silenced. It is our goal to uplift and amplify those voices so they can be heard – loud and clear. To help broaden our author’s reach, we publicize our authors, create marketing tools, support independent bookstores, schedule book signings and appearances in the author’s local market, and provide guidance throughout the publication process. Other ways we help support the writing community is by sponsoring writing contests, holding The Dark Sire Annual Creative Awards, and nominating authors for The Pushcart Prize and The Bram Stoker Awards.

What we offer our authors

BSC is, before anything else, a publishing company that was created by a creative for other creatives. Hence, everything writers expect from bigger houses is provided by BSC. This means that writers can expect an editor to be assigned to them through publication, marketing tools to be available to them, and publicity to be a priority. Though not a unique idea in itself, Bre’s vision was to treat authors as she would want to be treated. And so, each editor also inhabits the mindset of partnership and community. That said, we are a “small” press, and therefore have a shorter reach than our bigger counterparts. However, our mission is to grow so that we can provide even more for our wonderful writers. With time, we strive to be a competitor to the Big 5 – a lofty goal but something we’re very serious about.

If you are an author and like the idea of a supporting publisher that believes in author rights, full author approval on everything, free editing and book cover designs, help with marketing, and loads of publicity, then BSC is for you. BSC provides everything an author needs – for free – to publish a book in eBook, paperback, hardcover, and audiobooks.

Please note: We do not pay advances, but we do pay 40% royalties. (We know, that’s high! But that’s because we’re not doing this to gouge the writer or to make millions while writers make pennies. Instead, we put the author FIRST, and we put our money where our mouth is to prove it.)