We built Shearline for what the best authors actually need — not what publishers have traditionally offered.

Ownership.
Our authors retain full rights to their work.

Shared Success.
When your book succeeds, you succeed, instead of the publisher taking most of the income.

Full Participation.
Our authors are engaged in every step of the publishing process. Timetables are clear. You will always know what to expect next.

Full Protection.
We provide insurance and legal coverage for defamation, copyright, and liability.

Strategic Marketing.
We invest in data-driven, targeted campaigns pre-launch so you know who is responding to your stories, why and when they are, and how to reach them again.

Transparency.
We believe AI is a powerful tool to complement and augment writing — but not replace human creativity — so every book includes an AI disclosure in the frontispiece. That way, readers know what they’re getting, and authors are free to use AI as they see fit.

Adaptation.
We believe the best ideas should live beyond the page, so we work with authors to create pathways to film, streaming, podcasts, and beyond.