Official mission
About the parent institution
Black Anchor Publishing Group
An independent publishing and author-services institution established to help authors bring their books to print with transparency and integrity.
Company overview
Built to be useful, clear, and enduring.
Founded in Wichita, Kansas, in 2026, Black Anchor Publishing Group operates through publishing, professional author services, and author education. These functions support one another, but they remain clearly distinguished.
The parent institution establishes the standards, reputation, and obligations shared by its publishing imprints, service work, educational resources, and future business units.
Official vision
To be the leading branded publishing company, educational resource, and trusted partner for independent authors by setting and maintaining the standard for transparency, integrity, craftsmanship, and author education.
Core values
Standards that must show up in the work.
TransparencyIntegrityEducationCraftsmanshipStewardshipBespoke ServiceProfessional ExcellenceFidelity
Institutional structure
Clear relationships protect authors and readers.
Parent Group
Black Anchor Publishing Group governs shared identity, standards, services, education, and institutional reputation.
Publishing Imprints
Black Anchor Publishing, Black Wharf Press, and Slip 9 Books serve distinct readerships through separate publication decisions.
Author-Owned Projects
Clients purchasing services retain ownership and control. Service work does not become an imprint publication unless separately accepted in writing.
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