Clio & Quill is an independent boutique publishing house with an international focus, bridging readers and authors across Europe and North America. We are dedicated to the art of storytelling and believe that within everyone lies a narrative waiting to be uncovered – whether it is a deeply personal family heritage, a transformative life memoir, or a captivating piece of fiction. Yet, so many powerful stories remain untold because the path to publishing often feels out of reach, rigid, and impersonal.
We founded this publishing house to change that.
Clio & Quill is a sanctuary for those who dare to share their voice. We empower authors to bring their books to life on their own terms, bypassing traditional barriers while maintaining absolute premium quality. We bridge the gap between the raw manuscript and the beautifully bound book, offering an intimate, collaborative haven where authors are not just numbers, but partners.
Through our bespoke publishing solutions, we specialize in helping writers turn raw drafts into exquisite, market-ready titles – guiding them through professional editing, bespoke interior design, and cover creation. We bring your vision to life with the utmost care, dedication, and aesthetic excellence, helping you navigate the world of publishing seamlessly. Here, your creative wishes are honored, and your unique story is treated with the reverence it deserves.
Our current publishing program is proudly led by our premier releases: the evocative debut Was das Schweigen übrig ließ and its English edition, What Silence Left Behind. These inaugural works embody the very heart of our mission – turning deep emotional truths into enduring, beautifully curated literature.
Are you currently working on a manuscript or looking for an exquisite home for your book? We partner with authors through two distinct avenues:
Custom Production (Design & Layout Service): Interior typesetting and cover layout guided by our signature Clio & Quill aesthetic for independent authors who wish to self-publish under their own account while maintaining full rights and royalties.
Curated Imprint Releases (Co-Publishing Model): Selective publishing contracts for exceptional works that align closely with our core editorial vision. Through a shared investment approach, we provide complete editorial refinement, bespoke interior typesetting, cover design, and global print-on-demand distribution under the Clio & Quill imprint in exchange for publishing rights and attractive royalty shares.
Due to our commitment to craftsmanship and individual attention, we work with a limited number of projects per year and maintain a 4–6 month planning lead time.