About
Founder-led, because publishing a first book is personal.
Self Publish Me was built for authors who have finished a manuscript and now face the next set of questions: what needs editing, how a cover gets produced, what an ISBN is, how Amazon KDP works, and what the right sequence looks like.
Meet Maurice Johnson
Maurice Johnson, Founder
Maurice is an author, entrepreneur, longtime professional musician, and publishing consultant. Across those roles, he has spent decades helping creative people turn ideas into finished work that reaches an audience.
He also knows that finishing a manuscript is only one part of becoming a published author. The questions that follow — about editing, formatting, covers, ISBNs, and Amazon KDP — can be unfamiliar, and the answers often depend on the specific book.
Self Publish Me was built around that moment.
Maurice created a service that offers personal guidance through the publishing process: one coordinated project, one point of contact, and clear explanations at each step. Authors are kept informed and involved, not expected to become publishing experts.
The goal is simple: help someone who once wondered, “Can I really do this?” reach the point where they can hold their published book in their hands and know that they did.
What people say about working with Self Publish Me
5.0 out of 5, from 100 Google reviews
5.0 out of 5, from 100 Google reviews
Public feedback from people who have worked with or experienced Self Publish Me.
See customer reviewsNice family owned small company.
All my questions were answered and addressed in a timely manner.
Excellent people to work with.
Our mission
“To remove the barriers between creativity and opportunity.”
First-time authors often have the manuscript. What they need is clarity on what comes next: the right production support, a practical understanding of the decisions ahead, and a path that does not waste time or money. Everything we build is aimed at one of those three.
Our story
Why this company exists.
Modern self-publishing platforms have made it possible for anyone to publish a book. But the practical work — editing, cover design, interior formatting, ISBN choices, metadata, and setting everything up correctly in your own Amazon KDP account — can still be complex and unfamiliar the first time around.
Self Publish Me exists to provide a clear, coordinated path through that work. We handle the production and setup with a transparent project plan, one point of contact, and plain-language explanations at each step, so authors can move forward with confidence.
Project intake runs through a single structured pathway, so nothing is lost between a first publishing consultation and a scheduled project. That discipline is what lets a small, personal service stay reliable.
Values
Six commitments we can be held to.
These are operational, not decorative — you should be able to check us against them.
- The right work, not more work
- If something will not meaningfully improve your book, we say so. A smaller, correct plan beats a larger, unnecessary one.
- A clear path forward
- Publishing involves a lot of decisions. We map the sequence, explain the trade-offs, and keep you moving without expecting you to become an expert first.
- Professional presentation
- Independent publishing should still look professional. We produce print and digital files to retail-ready standards, so your book sits comfortably beside any other.
- Authors keep control
- Your rights, your royalties, your creative decisions. We are the production partner, not the owner.
- Plain language
- Publishing has too much jargon. Explaining clearly is part of the service, not an extra.
- One relationship
- You are not passed between departments. One point of contact keeps the project coherent from first brief to publication.
Next step
Work with a publishing partner who knows your name.
Start with the publishing intake. It takes a few minutes, commits you to nothing, and gives us what we need for a focused publishing consultation.
To remove the barriers between creativity and opportunity.