Ballast Bookstore

More Than a Publisher, a Brand Builder

Ballast Books is disrupting the publishing industry.

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Your Ballast Books Editing Team: Meet Emma Sherk

Emma Sherk is an editor on the Ballast team who has the pleasure of working on everything from heavy-hitting memoirs to board books for young children.
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A first person perspective of someone reading a book.

Meet Beau Dooley, Author of You, This Is Me...Over?

Beau Dooley is from Oklahoma and was born into a small-town family with a rich heritage in military service to our nation during times of war.
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A New Chapter for BallastBooks.com

“If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it” doesn’t fly here. We believe in getting better—always. That’s why we’ve completely redesigned our website to be more informative, direct, and valuable for authors. It’s not just a facelift—it’s a reflection of who we are, what we do, and why we do it. Explore the new site and see how we’re raising the standard.
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