Cart 0
Making publication possible for indie writers of forward-thinking content.

YOU,

PUBLISHED.

practical help bringing your project to life




Untitled-1.png

Midwinter Press makes your publishing deal personal.

Woman-owned, full-service small press, supporting you through any part of the book process—writing, editing, design, layout, printing, and marketing. Midwinter combines the best of conventional publishing and self-publishing to create an a la carte publishing experience that fits you.

“Creating a book with Midwinter Press has been an incredible experience. Betsy helped me take a rough idea and turn it into a beautiful, functional book that will actually help people. Everything—from brainstorming, to writing, to designing—has been delightful alongside Betsy. This project has felt like a return to my true self, and I will be eternally grateful.”

— Steph, “The Mindful Musician’s planner”

“The combination of amazing creativity, attention to detail, flexibility, and honestly, just being a fun person to work with, make Betsy at Midwinter a customer’s dream.”

— RUTH ANN, DESIGN CLIENT

“Betsy will always be my first call. Not only is she the most creative and tasteful designer I’ve ever worked with, she also has quick turnaround times and always graciously receives feedback for revisions.”

— VINCE, “Broken Joy” & “stranger in my house”

your new cheerleader

Midwinter Press is
Betsy King-McDonald.

 

11.15.23 Celebrating the release of Grace, Grit & Lipstick from Shelby Watson-Hampton and Midwinter Press!

Debuting at #1 in its category on Amazon, author and fourth-generation farmer Shelby Watson-Hampton's Grace, Grit & Lipstick is an ode to the real lives of rural women. With humor, hard-won wisdom, and a wealth of practical how-to's, Watson-Hampton's account of farming-while-female offers farm women at all stages the skills and support to thrive in the farmed life.

Buy it on Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Bookshop.org, Books-a-Million, Walmart.

LOOK GREAT

Get pro-level design and visuals,
Let us handle your layout and printing,
Sell through Bookshop, Barnes & Noble, Amazon, Walmart, & Target.


BE HEARD

Write copy that sells,
Tell stories that move and inspire,
Finally find your people.


GET REAL

Keep your project on time and on track,
Talk through concerns and conquer self-doubt,
Deepen your connection to your creative work.

 

We’ll help you see just how close your goals are to being your reality.

The Sphinx Organization (Nonprofit) | M-Prize (Corporate - Design & Writing) | YpsiReal (Corporate - Writing) | Prison Creative Arts Program (Corporate - Design) | The Hope Foundation/SouthWest Oncology Group (Corporate - Design) | National Acu Detox Association (Corporate - Design) | PCS Insight (Corporate - Writing) | Revalue (Corporate - Writing) | Legacy Wealth Partners (Corporate - Design) | Reelsume´ (Corporate - App Design) | The Ragbirds (Musician) | Schola Artium (Nonprofit) | Szumko & Associates (Corporate - Writing) | Vincent Colbert (Musician) | Tommy Vanicelli ("So F/N Pretty" - Hair Stylist) | Thoughtwell Media (Corporate - Design) | Arbor Brewing Company (Corporate - Design) | Sean Paquet (Musician) | Halpin Reinforcement (Corporate - Design) | Tom Makes Records (Corporate - Design) | dHarp Records (Corporate - Design) | Rachel Dupont (Author) | Melanie Reyes (Photographer) | HMN Photography (Photographer) | Jetty Rae (Musician) | Father Peregrine (Musician) | Captain Ivory (Musician) | GoodLife Yoga (Corporate - Design) | Hardwood Floors by Mike Jackson, Inc. (Corporate - Design) | David Carr (Cave Darr - Artist) | Glasshouse Brewing (Corporate - Writing) | ORENDA LUXURY TRAVEL (Corporate - Writing) | steph belcher, when songs mean business (podcaster & cpa for musicians)