Our Identity

Elevating the Art and Architecture of Independent Publishing

Golden Ivory Publishing is a boutique concierge agency designed for independent authors, founders, and legacy creators who refuse to compromise on quality.

The Sovereignty Standard

Traditional publishing models demand that authors trade away their rights and 85% to 90% of their royalties in exchange for design and editorial support. We believe in complete creator sovereignty. At GIP, you keep 100% of your rights and 100% of your publisher royalties.

Our flat-fee project structures ensure you retain complete ownership of your intellectual property and print margins, while receiving retail-grade, art-directed production that matches the Big Five.

Verified E-E-A-T Compliance

All manuscripts edited under Chicago Manual of Style (CMOS) rules. Audiobooks mastered to strict ACX/Audible specifications. All ISBNs registered directly under Bowker registry guidelines.

Corporate Foundation

Golden Ivory Publishing is an imprint operated by a-Square Agency, registered and headquartered in Kalispell, Montana, USA.

The Creative Council

Coordinated Experts Working in Unison

We do not farm out your legacy to random, disjointed freelancers. Your editorial director, digital typesetter, and creative designer work as a single team, sharing assets and guidelines in real-time.

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Julian Thorne

Senior Managing Editor

A veteran of commercial and academic publishing with over 15 years of manuscript experience. Julian specializes in structural developmental passes and line editing under strict Chicago Manual of Style (CMOS) guidelines, ensuring each book preserves the author’s voice while achieving bookstore-ready polish.

Former Senior Academic Editor, CMOS Champion
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Eleanor Vance

Head of Digital Production

Eleanor leads our technical typesetting and ebook layout teams. An expert in XML schema validation and responsive stylesheet configurations, she ensures our reflowable EPUB and print-on-demand PDF files compile flawlessly for Apple Books, IngramSpark, and Amazon KDP.

B.S. in Computer Publishing, XML & CSS Specialist
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Marcus Sterling

Creative Director

Marcus has designed award-winning cover wraps and typeset layout grids for over a decade. He specializes in genre-specific visual shorthand and legibility testing, making sure every GIP cover stands out as a thumb-stopping sales asset on mobile digital storefronts.

B.F.A. in Graphic Design & Book Arts

Ready to publish your legacy?

Schedule a private consultation with our editorial and design team to discuss your manuscript, timeline, and custom production path.