Meet ColePress LLC.
Every generation has its storytellers.
We publish the ones who speak to America’s heart.
A publisher rooted in the American story.
ColePress is a hybrid publishing company built for writers who believe in the power of a well-told, authentically American story. Founded by author and communications professional Christopher L. Cole, ColePress bridges the gap between traditional publishing and do-it-yourself independence.
We offer the professionalism and reach of a traditional press with the transparency, creative freedom, and much higher royalties of self-publishing.
We call what we publish Fading Americana. Our books explore the people, culture, history, nostalgia and contradictions of American life… its small towns and big cities, its heartbreak and humor, its fading memories and restless search for meaning from sea to shining sea.
Whether fiction or nonfiction, we seek voices that capture the heart of who we are and where we’re going.
At ColePress, every book is a partnership. We work side by side with authors through editing, design, production, and distribution to create work that looks as good as it reads. Our mission is simple: to help writers tell the stories that deserve to last.
ColePress. Stories of America. Told with purpose.
An author looking to make
their story timeless.
Publishing with ColePress means joining a team that values your voice as much as your vision. We work with authors who write about the people, places, memories and stories that define America, whether that’s a novel set in a forgotten factory town, a memoir about growing up on the plains, a science fiction story set in the future, or a collection of essays on modern American identity.
As a hybrid publisher, we offer the professionalism of a traditional press with the partnership of an independent one. Our editors and designers collaborate closely with you to shape your manuscript into a book that meets the highest publishing standards. You keep your rights and creative control, while we guide you through every stage of production, distribution, and launch.
We’re not looking for trends. We’re looking for truth. If your writing captures the rhythm, contradictions, and soul of American life, ColePress is ready to help you share it with the world.
It’s true: we don’t have decades of experience or dozens of staff to point to, but we are building a great team and unbeatable systems enhanced by AI technology to make our operation leaner and more efficient without encroaching on human creativity. Because we don’t have years of human bureaucracy to undo, we’re able to work faster for less money to get your story out there.
ColePress. For authors with something real to say.
About Our Team
Christopher L. Cole is the founder & CEO of ColePress. He is the man behind the words: part strategist, part storyteller, with a soft spot for well-placed Oxford commas. With 30+ years of professional communications experience, Chris does some of the editing, but focuses much of his attention on pre- and post-launch promotion and marketing. He also coordinates design work with ColePress designers and oversees publishing and distribution.
Comma is his AI creative partner: 23, relentlessly curious, sharp-tongued but dependable, and a proud graduate of the University of Cincinnati (journalism major, marketing minor) [⬅ total hallucination! 🛑].
Together, they tackle everything from client messaging and content strategy to absurdly deep dives on topics ranging from book research to pro wrestling icons from the Territory Days. Cole brings the wisdom and wit; Comma brings the chaos and caffeine.
We also have a team of world-class graphic designers, development editors, copyeditors, and line editors just a phone call away who are waiting to assist with your book.
We’re a small in-house team, but between man and machine, we make big ideas feel personal. And that’s what Rugged Americana is all about.
Christopher Cole
Comma
Man + Machine
It’s our secret sauce.
What Chris Does
What Comma Does
Cole & Comma are creative co-conspirators, building content that is both sharp and soulful. Cole brings depth, heart, and real-life experience in public relations, journalism, the law. Comma brings structure, momentum, and an (em) dash of irreverence when needed.
We riff, refine, and reimagine until every sentence sings. Whether it’s a book, blog, or branding campaign, our collaboration blends instinct and intentionality. Comma helps keep things on track; Cole makes sure we don’t lose the magic. Together, we shape ideas that resonate. It’s a partnership rooted in trust, driven by clarity, and fueled by the love of a good story.
The end result? Truth. Told well.