Neon Quill Publishing · Corsicana, TX

Every Story
Deserves
to Be Told.

"Every person carries a story that deserves to be told.
Our job is to hand them the pen."

4
Service Tiers
2
Programs
Low Cost
Publishing Access
Neon Quill Publishing
Our Story

The Publisher That Understands Your Voice

Neon Quill Publishing is an independent publishing imprint headquartered in Corsicana, TX, operating under Clever Chef Industries, LLC. We exist to amplify underrepresented voices through low-cost publishing, editorial development, and literary education.

We are not a traditional publishing house. We are the infrastructure that makes professional authorship attainable — without a six-figure advance required, without knowing the right people, without barriers of geography or background.

Whether you are a first-generation author, a seasoned writer navigating self-publishing, or a young person with a story that the world needs to hear — we are here to hand you the pen.

Bold but Approachable
Empowering & Inclusive
Authentic & Real
Visionary & Forward
Community-Centered
Clear & Accessible
"Amplify underrepresented voices through low-cost publishing, editorial development, and literary education."
Mission Statement · Neon Quill Publishing
What We Publish
Cookbooks & culinary narratives
Memoirs & personal narratives
Children's books & youth literature
Fiction & short story collections
Poetry chapbooks
What We Offer

Professional Publishing
At a Fair Price

01
Editorial Assessment
Manuscript evaluation, developmental notes, and feedback report
$75–$150
per manuscript
02
Copy Edit
Grammar, syntax, consistency, style — preserving your voice
~$200–$350
$0.012–$0.018/word avg
03
Interior Layout & Formatting
Print-ready KDP/IngramSpark-compliant interior design
$150–$300
per book
04
Cover Design
Front, back, spine — print + digital formats
$200–$400
per cover
05
ISBN + Distribution Setup
ISBN procurement, KDP/IngramSpark account setup & metadata
$75
flat fee
06
Launch Campaign Package
Press release, sell sheet, email sequence, street team kit
$250
flat package
Starter
The Manuscript
$399
one-time · your book, your rights
Copy edit (up to 30k words)
Interior layout & formatting
ISBN procurement
KDP / IngramSpark setup
Metadata & keyword strategy

Get Started
Premium
The Publisher
$1,200
one-time · white-glove experience
Everything in The Author
Developmental editorial pass
EPUB3 + print PDF production
ARC campaign (10 reviewers)
90-day post-launch support

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Community Initiatives

Programs That Transform
Writers Into Authors

Flagship Program · Adult Authors
Voices Rising

Our flagship 12-week author development program. Identify, develop, and publish emerging writers from underrepresented communities — with full editorial coaching, workshops, mentorship, and publishing support included.

  • Weekly craft workshops
  • 1-on-1 editorial coaching
  • Manuscript development track
  • Full publishing support (discounted rate)
  • Marketing & distribution guidance
  • Community author showcase
$149
per 12-week session · manuscript to publication
Youth Initiative · Ages 10–17
Story Seeds

An 8-week youth literacy and creative writing program. Every cohort produces a printed anthology — every participant leaves as a published author. Concludes with a public reading and author showcase in the community.

  • Open to all skill levels — no prerequisites
  • 6–8 week cohort format
  • Weekly writing workshops
  • 1-on-1 mentor pairing
  • Published in printed cohort anthology
  • Public reading & author showcase
$49
per 8-week cohort session
Applications are open year-round. No prerequisites — all skill levels welcome. The only requirement is the desire to tell your story. Apply now →
Our Catalog

Books From the Neon Quill Imprint

Every book published under the Neon Quill imprint represents a story that the world needed to hear. Authors retain their rights — we provide the platform, the production, and the reach.

Flagship Title Young and Dumb: A Chef's Guide to Greatness cover
Young and Dumb: A Chef's Guide to Greatness
Shekendriah "Nay" Cox
Cookbook · Culinary Memoir
328 pages · 120 recipes · 15 chapters · Hardcover · Publishing & Editorial Services by Neon Quill Publishing
$40.00
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Whispers of a Widowed Warrior cover
Whispers of a Widowed Warrior
Dezarita Dashai
Memoir · Based on a True Story
A raw and powerful true story of love, loss, and the unbreakable strength of a woman who refused to be defined by grief. Editorial services by Neon Quill Publishing.
$20.00
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Granny Says: The First Day of Kindergarten cover
Granny Says: The First Day of Kindergarten
Dezarita Dashai · Illus. Nay Cox
Children's Book · Based on a True Story
A warm and joyful true story of a little girl's first day of kindergarten, told through the loving words of her granny. Editorial Services by Neon Quill Publishing.
$25.00
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Your Story Here
Ready to Be Published?
The next Neon Quill author could be you.
We're actively accepting manuscript submissions. Low-cost publishing packages starting at $399.
from $399
Submit
Get In Touch

Ready to Tell
Your Story?

Whether you're ready to submit your manuscript, apply to a program, or just want to learn more — we'd love to hear from you. Every inquiry receives a personal response.

Email
hello@neonquillpublishing.com
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Location
Corsicana, TX | Navarro County, Texas
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Legal Entity
DBA under Clever Chef Industries, LLC