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Elevating women’s voices one story at a time.
Where women write and publish with
courage and clarity, then change the world.
Elevating women’s voices one story at a time.
Where women write and publish with courage and clarity, then change the world.
These authors stopped dreaming about publishing their books.
We Don’t Just Publish Books.
At Highlander Press, we help mission-driven women go from “I think I have a book in me” to “Here’s my bestselling book—and the movement it sparked.”
We’re not a vanity press. We’re not a content mill. We’re a boutique, purpose-driven publisher that does things differently—on purpose.
We combine expert guidance, powerful community, and high-integrity publishing to help you write, publish, and promote a book that reflects your values, amplifies your voice, and grows your impact. Our model is collaborative, transparent, and transformational—because you deserve more than a printing service.
You deserve a trusted partner.
If you’ve been waiting for someone to believe in your story and know exactly how to bring it into the world with excellence, alignment, and strategy?
Welcome home. You’re who we’re here for.
Highlander Press is the third book publisher I’ve worked with, and—by far—the best. The team was outstanding in their support for my work. The finished book was beautifully designed and laid out, and I very much appreciated having a say in every step of the process. Still, more importantly, from the business side, the transparency throughout was both remarkable and refreshing. This is the first time I’ve had absolute confidence in my publisher’s honesty, ethics, and ability to hold up their side of the contract.
Kris Faatz
Author of Line Magic and Fourteen Stones
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We guide change-makers through a transformative process.
At Highlander Press, we know that writing and publishing a book can feel overwhelming—like standing at the edge of a cliff with no map. That’s why we don’t just publish books—we guide change-makers through a transformative process that brings clarity to their message, confidence to their voice, and structure to their ideas.
Whether you’re wrangling a messy manuscript or sitting on a brilliant concept still trapped in your head, we offer the expert support, high-touch education, and collaborative community you need to go from writer to proud, published author. Our clients don’t just get a book—they become who they’ve always aspired to be: visible, impactful, and deeply aligned with their purpose.
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Time to write
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Published, But Not Profitable
You poured your heart into your nonfiction book—but the results
aren’t matching your vision.
Book Amplifier Movement
is for authors who want to
leverage their published books.
BAM is where your
voice meets visibility.
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The I.N.K. Program (Intention. Navigation. Knowledge.) is your guided path from writer to published author. With this all-inclusive program, featuring expert editing, strategic coaching, and community support, you’ll publish a polished book and build a platform that aligns with your voice, goals, and long-term impact.
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Note: Highlander Press is a hybrid publisher. We don’t offer vanity publishing, and we’re intentional about the projects we take on. If you’re looking to publish with integrity, impact, and expert guidance—you’re in the right place.
Not sure which path fits you best?
“My cohort sisters were part of my publishing journey,”
I have published two books with Deborah Kevin and Highlander Press, and I am so glad I did! I tried self-publishing, and I found it to be overwhelming. Deborah’s superb editing and guidance through the publishing process made me fall in love with being an author. I also loved Highlander Press’s cohort model, where I got to learn so much about the publishing industry with other women authors. My cohort sisters were part of my publishing journey, always rooting for me through every step of the process.
Jill Celeste, author of Loud Woman and That First Client
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5 Publishing Pitfalls
and how to avoid them
What every writer wishes they knew before publishing—and how to sidestep the stress, guesswork, and money traps.
Debby Kevin and Highlander Press
Deborah Kevin is the founder and chief inspiration officer of Highlander Press, where she helps change-makers tell their stories of healing and transformation. Passionate about elevating women’s voices, Debby has guided hundreds of authors to craft impactful, purpose-driven books.
She’s the host of the STORYTELLHER podcast, bringing light to women’s journeys and stories. Adventurous at heart, she’s trekked the Camino de Santiago and loves exploring the world with her husband, Rob, and their family. A lover of integrity, curiosity, and a dash of irreverent humor, Debby brings warmth, fun, and depth to every project she touches.