Services
Otterpine
See how Otterpine works in practice—through thoughtfully produced books, diverse publishing paths, and long-term systems shaped around each project’s goals.
Infrastructure, Distribution, & Production
Built direct-to-reader publishing systems for authors
Shopify storefronts, in-house warehouse fulfillment, and shipping thousands of offset-printed books each month from our Asheville warehouse
Developed multi-channel distribution strategies
Working across Ingram, Amazon (Vendor Central, Seller Central, and KDP), direct-to-reader sales, and more based on each project’s goals
Worked across an extensive, vetted print network
Aligning production with the goals, scale, and quality of each project.
Helped authors move from print-on-demand to offset printing
Improving print quality, lowering unit costs, and enabling more sustainable long-term margins
Reclaimed rights for traditionally published books & brought them back into circulation
Reviving out-of-print titles and formats with new production and distribution strategies
Supported authors transitioning away from traditional publishing
Shifting to independent models with full control over production, pricing, and distribution
Supported the growth of a small press from the ground up
Publishing infrastructure, direct sales systems, bundled and companion products, support for multiple releases over time
Developed publishing systems for authors building ongoing bodies of work
Planning for multiple titles, reprints, inventory management, and continuity across releases
Ownership, Transition, & Long-Term Systems
Business, Products, & Audience
Produced books tied to existing businesses & platforms
Aligning each book with broader revenue streams, audience strategy, and long-term brand positioning
Developed a full product ecosystem around a book release
Including 15+ companion products and bundled offerings designed for direct-to-reader sales
Developed brand identity & supporting platforms around a book
Including website, product ecosystem, and audience growth from early stages to a large, engaged readership
Developed companion products & additional titles alongside traditionally published books
Expanding the life of the work through direct-to-reader products and extended formats
Developed deluxe editions for authors with an established readership
Custom materials, sewn bindings, thoughtful art direction, and premium production for long-term readers
Supported high-touch fulfillment & reader experience
Custom packaging, gift wrapping, handwritten notes, and thoughtful details designed to create a sense of care and delight
Structured publishing entities to support charitable book projects
Including entity formation, donation flow planning, and systems for long-term stewardship and accountability
Supported crowdfunding & fundraising for mission-driven books
Helping authors fund production, validate demand, and build early reader communities around value-driven work
Worked with authors bringing a single, meaningful book into the world
Supporting the project with the same level of editorial, design, and production care we bring to every project
Craft, Experience, & Special Projects
Contact
Send us an email to introduce yourself and your book, to say hi, or to share something random.
Or even better, send us a letter or postcard. We always reply.
hello@otterpine.com
45 S. French Broad Avenue Suite 165, Asheville, NC 28801
