Writing a Book: You're Not Alone with GO!PRESS

The Journey of Self-Publishing

Writing a book is brave. Publishing it can be confusing. It often leaves you feeling exposed and vulnerable. You can do it yourself, but you don't have to do it alone.

GO!PRESS was created for independent authors who want to self-publish with real support, real standards, and real care. We are not a factory. We are not a maze. We are not a shrug of the shoulders and a "good luck."

Indie, but not alone.

GO!PRESS is a hands-on small press under Auxarczen (Ozark Zen), our umbrella for photography, design, and publishing. We are not guessing from the sidelines. We are in the trenches. We are working on our 30th published book. We have learned every lesson the hard way. Late nights, upload errors, formatting weirdness, metadata headaches—we've faced it all.

We have run into the problems so you don't have to. You get the map, the shortcuts, and the calm.

Indie, but not alone.

Who We Help

We created GO!PRESS for authors who:

• Have a draft that is finished and need a plan for what’s next.

• Want your book to look professional without losing its soul.

• Feel stuck in the "I don't know what I don't know" part of publishing.

• Want guidance that is both artistic and practical.

• Need someone to design their book cover.

• Want a team in their corner through all the steps.

  
  

Indie, but not alone.

Think of us as a behind-the-scenes crew that helps your book hit its marks.

What GO!PRESS Will Help With

The Cover

For many indie authors, the cover is the biggest hurdle. It has to do three jobs at once: catch the eye, signal the genre, and promise the experience inside. A great cover is not just "pretty." It takes your story and turns it into a clear visual message that readers instantly understand.

Michael will design your cover so that it doesn't look DIY or generic. We build covers that look professional, intentional, and right for your story.

The Book Itself

We offer a range of services to help you:

• Editing & proofreading

• Story guidance

• Formatting guidance (print + ebook)

• Publishing setup and support (accounts, uploads, sanity checks)

• Design of interior and exterior

  
  

What It Feels Like to Work with Us

Working with us is a unique experience. Because the publishers are artists themselves, Auxarczen is the perfect house for perfectionists like me. We understand the struggle of letting go of your precious art.

Michael and Jennifer Cartright are sensitive to the fact that writers and poets are stubborn about creative control. This is what I love most about this small press. They trust the client’s instincts while still guiding the process. This balance is rare in the publishing world.

Auxarczen is the whole package—a talented editor, designer, and photographer who cares about your work as if it’s their own. Because it is.

"Because the publishers are artists themselves, Auxarczen is the perfect house for perfectionists like me who can’t let go of their precious art."

— Matt McGowan

"Michael and Jen of Auxarczen Press worked their magic again on my book of poems, Alchemy of Headwinds. Their enthusiasm, devotion, and creativity turned a difficult manuscript into a living, breathing thing of beauty."

— John Macker

The Process

1. Discovery Conversation - Where you are, what you need, what matters most.

2. Plan + Pathway - A map of where we are going and how we will get there.

3. The Work - We dive into the nitty-gritty.

4. The Launch - Your book is ready to meet the world.

5. Ongoing Support - We continue to be a resource for the authors we work with.

   
   

Are You Ready?

If you have been holding a book inside you and don’t know where to start, or if it’s half-finished and you’re stuck, or if it’s ready to go and you need a cover design, it’s time to CONTACT GO!PRESS.

Indie, but not alone.

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