Laconic Press
At Laconic Press, I’m committed to providing indie authors with dependable service and straightforward publishing guidance, built on more than a decade of industry experience.
My mission
My Guiding Principles
Clarity
Every author deserves straightforward answers and a clear path forward—no jargon, no smoke, no mirrors.
Discipline
Precision matters. Like a soldier maintaining gear or a historian preserving records, I treat every manuscript with care and consistency.
Stability
Fads come and go, but proven strategies stand the test of time. I use methods that work today and will still work tomorrow.
Integrity
Fair dealing, clear communication, and keeping my word—principles as old as history itself, and the foundation of every service I provide.
Simple. Reliable. Built to last.
Publishing without the gimmicks.
I don’t chase fads—I build on what works. With over a decade in the trenches of indie publishing, my approach is rooted in dependability, clarity, and community. I believe good old-fashioned business practices—fair pricing, clear communication, and delivering what I promise—are what truly serve authors in the long run. My goal isn’t just to format your book or answer your questions, but to strengthen the indie author community by offering solutions that last and services you can trust every time.
At the heart of my work is the belief that indie publishing thrives when authors are empowered, not overwhelmed. By keeping things simple, practical, and transparent, I help writers focus on what matters most—telling great stories—while knowing the technical side of publishing is in reliable hands.
The man behind the curtain
Thirteen years in indie publishing
D.W. Hawkins
Author & Indie Publisher
With over 13 years of experience in the indie publishing industry, Laconic Press is built by an author who knows the process from the inside out. I’ve formatted dozens of novels—both my own and for fellow indie authors—and guided writers through every step of self-publishing, from manuscript to finished book.
Whether you need a clean, professional format for ebook or print or clear answers to your first-time publishing questions, you’ll get the benefit of real-world experience. I combine my skills as a writer, publisher, and industry professional to make sure your book not only looks its best, but gets where it needs to go.
At Laconic Press, the goal is simple: help new authors publish with confidence.
Contact
Laconic Press, LLC
120 S. Houghton rd., Ste. 138-145, Tucson AZ, 85748