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We Help Writers Become Authors

We Help You Tell
It Beautifully.

Introducing
Character Arc
Publishing

Character Arc Publishing is a hybrid publisher in New York City. We discover new authors, help you find your writing voice, and publish your book into the community of readers. Our mission: Publish the finest AI-free memoirs, autobiographies, career chronicles, and topical nonfiction in the United States. We coach, edit, and collaborate so you can research, write, and communicate. You provide the ideas and the words. We provide the editing, production, marketing, sales and administrative services every author needs. Getting published has never been easier.
Find out how

Reasons to Choose
Character Arc Publishing

  • Work with the finest editors in the industry
  • Write at your own pace
  • Maintain control of copyrights and IP
  • Select only creative and administrative services you need
  • No AI. Ever.
Why Us

Why Character
Arc Publishing.

Publishing Your Memoir Has
Never Been More Personal

Premium-Quality Support

We bring decades of publishing experience to make sure your memoir is beautifully written, edited, and produced.

1-on-1 Guidance

A dedicated coach walks you through every phase: writing, refining, and publishing.

Full Creative Control

You decide how your story is told, what it looks like, and where it goes.

Global Reach

We help you distribute your book in formats like print, eBook, and beyond — so your memoir can be read everywhere.

Character Arc Publishing is currently seeking manuscripts developed in collaboration with our editors and writing coaches.

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Challenge

The Challenge
We Solve

Did you know many potential
memoirs never make it to print?

Complex

Editing, formatting, and publishing rules are confusing.

Overwhelming

Where do you start?

Expensive

Professional support often seems out of reach.

At Character Arc Publishing, we believe your story deserves to be heard.
We make the memoir process simple, supportive, and accessible — so you can share your legacy your way.

Start Your Memoir Journey
Why Us

How It Works

Step 1

Start with a Conversation

We begin by understanding your story, your voice, and your memoir goals.
Step 2

Write & Refine

Work with your coach (or ghostwriter) to put your memories on paper.

Use our editing tools + human editors to polish your manuscript.

Step 3

Design & Format

Create a custom memoir cover that reflects you.

We format your book for print and digital formats, making it professional and readable.

Step 4

Publish & Reach Readers

We take care of distribution — print, ebook, perhaps audio.

Optional: work with us to promote your memoir in a way that resonates with your readers.

Get Published Today

Become a Character Arc author.
Here’s how.

Character Arc actively seeks writers to join our Books in Development program. Here, writers work closely with Development and Copy Editors over six-month periods with the goal of completing their books. All completed manuscripts will be reviewed for inclusion in our Spring or Fall frontlist.To apply, please respond to the questions below.  All questions must be fully answered to be considered for participation in our program. You will be notified of your acceptance status within 10 business days.The application process is free and carries no obligation for participants.

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Please define your writing interest
Please check the statements that best describe your motivation to write your book.
*Check as many statements as apply.
Please upload an original, nonfiction text (600 words or less) that represents your writing style and storytelling skill.
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Please define your writing interest
Please upload an original, nonfiction text (600 words or less) that represents your writing style and storytelling skill.
Services

Services Offered

Here’s how we support you, tailored for memoir authors

Memoir
Coaching

Memoir
Coaching

Memoir
Coaching

Memoir
Coaching

Memoir
Coaching

Memoir
Coaching

Memoir
Coaching

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Reviews

Authors’ Testimonials

"My memoir went from scattered notes to a professionally published book."

- Sarah Johnson
Sarah Johnson
Sarah Johnson
Michael Chen
Michael Chen
Emma Rodriguez
Emma Rodriguez
David Wilson
David Wilson
Priya Patel
Priya Patel

Your Story Deserves a
Global Audience

Every memoir tells a story worth sharing — not just with family or friends, but with readers everywhere.

 At Character Arc Publishing, we guide you through publishing in print and digital formats, making your memoir accessible to a worldwide audience.

Publish Your Memoir Today
Contact

Ready to Publish Your Memoir?

Whether you’re just beginning, halfway through, or ready to publish — we’d love to hear your story and guide you through the next steps.

Email

strugatch@gmail.com

Phone

631-214-8653

Let’s Talk.

we’d love to hear your story
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