Welcome to Creative James Media
When people think about publishing, they often imagine New York offices, meetings behind a large desk, intimidating CEOs, ruthless editors, and teams of hundreds working behind the scenes. The reality for many independent publishers is very different, and that’s exactly what makes us special. At CJM we are a team 5. We may be small but we work seamlessly together toward the same goal: produce books readers love.
Creative James Media was founded with a simple belief: great books deserve thoughtful publishing. We’re a traditional independent publisher focused on building long-term relationships with authors. Rather than chasing trends or publishing hundreds of titles each year, we intentionally keep our list manageable so every project receives genuine attention.
We publish stories that entertain, inspire, and stay with readers long after the final page. Whether it’s fantasy, romance, or thrillers, we’re looking for books with heart that connect emotionally with readers. That comes from authors who have strong, consistent voices and storytelling that deserve to be told, deserved to be shared and enjoyed.
Being a small press allows us to be flexible, collaborative, and personal. Authors know who they’re talking to. Questions don’t disappear into a corporate inbox. Every manuscript receives real consideration. We are hands-on with our authors and receptive to emails. We meet regularly in person to discuss writing, marketing, and production decisions. We truly are a team, and no one is left to their own devices. We have learned a lot of marketing through the years and continue to plan according to how the market moves, informing our authors of best practices.
Publishing isn’t simply printing books. It’s editing, design, marketing, distribution, planning, problem-solving, and constantly learning an industry that’s changing every day. We add new platforms, adapt newsletters and email marketing plans, and make changes to the way we run socials on an ongoing basis. We also try innovative marketing ideas and add new, exciting ways to interact with readers.
This blog is where we’ll share more of that journey. We’ll talk honestly about publishing, answer questions, explain how we make decisions, and give readers and authors a look behind the scenes. We’ll also post author spotlights, interviews, and a monthly post called A Day in the Life of a Small Press CEO. We hope our posts will be entertaining and informative, We invite you to comment and share your thoughts.
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Whether you’re a reader, an author, or curious about publishing, we’re glad you’re here.
Welcome to Creative James Media.