I can’t say enough good things about my experience! From start to finish, the team was incredibly professional, kind, and so accommodating. They truly went above and beyond to help bring my book to life, and I felt supported every step of the way. Their passion, patience, and attention to detail made this journey unforgettable. I’m beyond grateful and would highly recommend them to anyone looking for a dedicated and talented partner in their creative process!
About Braughler Books
At Braughler Books, we help you tell your story.
Braughler Books offers book publishing services to authors from Dayton, Cincinnati, and Columbus, Ohio, across the United States, and to authors in international locations.
We care about you as an author — and strive to help you to publish a book that you’re proud of and will drive you to your goals. With backgrounds in photography, web design, book design, typography, not to mention decades of book cover design and interior layout experience, our team brings a multi-faceted approach to each author and title we publish.
Our Experience
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The staff at Braughler Books have a combined four decades of publishing experience, including 10 years as the Mighty Team at Braughler Books.
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Braughler Books has helped more than 600 authors and clients all over the world get their story told over the years. You could be next!
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Just over the past decade alone, Braughler Books has published hundreds of books and other works in a variety of genres, subject matters, and formats.
Let’s chat about how we can help you tell your story!
Get in touch with Braughler Books today and allow us to guide you on your publishing journey! Whether you just have an idea or have a manuscript ready to print, we’re here to help you.
A Message From Our Founder
Why do I do what I do?
Because stories matter. Really. It’s that simple.
It doesn’t hurt that I love books. Always have. Somewhere in a family photo album, there’s an old black and white photograph of me when I was about four years old, sitting in my rocking chair, with a big hard cover book open on my lap (and some curtains in the background with a truly frightening late 60’s pattern on them.) And a big smile on my face.
Over the last 16 years, I have had the privilege and opportunity to work alongside hundreds of authors, many first time, from all walks of life. I have collaborated on books including WW II memoirs, children’s books, history books, romance novels, and even books in foreign languages.
As the owner and president of Braughler Books, I work with a team of dedicated and tremendously talented individuals to create books for our authors.
We’re vested in the process — and despite the old business axiom — we do take it personally.
Because publishing is a personal journey for everyone, even if it’s a book to further their business. I’ve worked with authors who had tears in their eyes when they held their book for the first time (one who carried the book home, and as her husband glanced over to her in the passenger seat, realized she had it up towards her shoulder — like a newborn) to the ex-Marine who was very very quiet as he held his first book in his hands. Gone was the gruff push-push-push mindset, replaced by a personal moment.
Publishing one’s book can be a trying experience, and some never try again.
At Braughler Books, we hope to make a difference in the field of publishing, by taking care and working alongside each author, helping them understand the steps along the way, and leaving them with an appreciation and understanding of the process. And a book they would be proud enough to show their mom.
A Few Words From Our Mighty Team
Our authors and their stories — and back stories — really make our work enjoyable.
We’ve worked with extremely vision-driven authors who truly challenge our creative abilities to those authors who want us to somehow parallel their story with the careful use of imagery. As a team, we enjoy that challenge — and the challenge of crafting a fantastic published book that’s even better than what the author envisioned.
One thing is for certain — no two titles are the same, and every day it’s something new. And we wouldn’t have it any other way!
A Few Members of Our Team
Let’s chat about how we can help you tell your story!
Get in touch with Braughler Books today and allow us to guide you on your publishing journey! Whether you just have an idea or have a manuscript ready to print, we’re here to help you.
Braughler Books in the Publishing Community
At Braughler Books, we believe in the ideals of our community, and we are proud to be a member and supporter of these publishing organizations.
Independent Book Publishers Association
Braughler Books is a proud member of the Independent Book Publishers Association, whose mission is to “lead and serve the independent publishing community through advocacy, education, and tools for success.”
Testimonials From Our Happy Authors
— Trenton B.
Built, Not Born: One Entrepreneur's Journey from Nothing to Everything
David listened intently as I presented my idea of telling the history of South Charleston, Ohio through architecture. He asked questions about the content, the proposed layout, and the number of pictures. I reported the results of that conversation to the Board of Trustees, and we moved forward. The resulting book presented the growth of a small town through the lifetime of a carpenter who continues to shape our lives today, more than 120 years after his death. The rapport that David and I established on that first call carried through the project. His team did phenomenal work in the layout of text and footnotes. Old pictures were discretely touched up; wrinkled newspaper clippings were readable. Footnotes were correct. The book contained smooth transitions within the 50-year time span. The trustees were really glad it came in on budget and met the proposed deadlines. Braughler Books made publishing a book easier than I had ever anticipated. History gives identity and roots to a local community. Braughler Books created a book that brought this story to life beyond all expectations. That is no small feat.
— Sue M.
Edward Edwards: The Man Who Built South Charleston, Ohio
My experience with Braughler Books was absolutely incredible. From start to finish, David and his staff handled my book with dedication, care and white glove service.
Because this was my first time publishing, Braughler Books made additional efforts to ensure that I understood each step of the process. They guided me through the tedious steps and allowed me full creative control of the photos, content and cover. That said, David did an excellent job of informing me what would and wouldn’t work and he was always just an e-mail or text away.
When the first proof came in not up to his standards, he found additional resources and helped me create a high quality, full color coffee table book I am proud of. He even waived some additional costs and helped me better understand book printing in general.
Additionally, I developed a genuine rapport with David and always felt like I was the only client when he was working with me.
I have no doubt that my next two books will be with Braughler Books.
— Michelle T.
Windswept
Braughler Books, LLC produced a wonderful presentation of my book titled See? Living Blind in a Sighted World of which I am very proud. I am most appreciative of David’s valuable support from his initial, eager, heartwarming acceptance of my manuscript to publishing of See?; including it for sale on Amazon, Barnes & Noble, other booksellers; and registering it with the Library of Congress. He also referred me to Nancy LaFever, an editor with whom I established an excellent rapport while she assisted me in revising the manuscript.
Again, thank you from the bottom of my heart.
— Sandra F.
See? Living Blind in a Sighted World
Excellent experience working with David at Braughler Books, would highly recommend this publisher. Experienced, attentive, knowledgeable! – Linda McCoy, Illustrator
Braughler Books was the perfect hybrid publisher for Wonder, a book that was a collaboration. David Braughler and his team are fantastic. They helped us every step of the way, and paid attention to every detail. Even now, when we have questions, David is responsive and helpful. My experience publishing with Braughler Books has been wonderful. – Rebecca Case, Author
— Rebecca C. & Linda M.
Wonder
I chose to publish my first book through Braughler Books because they offer the advantages of a larger publisher while allowing each writer to maintain all creative rights. From start to finish, I was able to have the final say on all design and content decisions. Unlike self-publishing, the Braughler Book hybrid method makes the publishing process EASY and simple! Yes, it’s possible! The initial cost for publication is reasonable. I spoke with other small publishing companies who wanted $12k+ upfront for a sub-par quality book. With Braughler Books, you are paying an affordable price for a high-quality product. Unlike with large publishers, authors are able to take home much more money per book sold. It’s a great system, the best of big publishing with the quality of a small, privately-owned local business.
— Lisa H.
A Life Postpartum: My Journey Through Postpartum Depression
The folks at Braughler Books Publishing are tremendous professionals. Their insights into the world of publishing helped take a great deal of stress away from me, so I could focus on other aspects of my product. I loved partnering with them and appreciated the step- by-step approach in making my work come to market.
— William K.
Rising on the Road to Freedom
