Your Story Deserves to Be Told

You’ve spent decades building wisdom, experience, and expertise. Now it’s time to share it with the world in a book that matters.

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The Place for Books, now part of Beyond Retirement

Your Book is Waiting

Maybe you’ve been thinking about writing a book for years. Maybe you’ve started and stopped. Maybe you’re not sure where to begin.

You’re not alone.

We help retirees, coaches, and first-time authors turn their knowledge and stories into published books—without the overwhelm, confusion, or endless research.

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Publishing Support That Actually Feels Supportive

We Understand Your Journey

You’re at a transition point in life. We combine retirement-focused guidance with publishing expertise—so your book aligns with who you want to be now.

No Jargon, No Complexity

Clear steps. Real accountability. Human support. We speak your language, not “publishing industry” speak.

Flexible Options for Every Need

Whether you want to do it yourself with guidance, work side-by-side with us, or hand it all over—we have a path that fits.

From Idea to Published Book

Books We’ve Helped Bring to Life

From personal growth to business expertise, from English to Spanish to French—these authors turned their ideas into published reality.

Yours could be next.

Business & Finance

by Max F. Sterling

One-Stop Guide to Master the Basics, Manage Risk, and Maximize Profit, Even if You Have No Experience
See It On Amazon

Hobbies & Leisure

by Hazel Brines

Master Simple Methods to Preserve Ssafely, Avoid Guesswork and Stop Spoilage for a Pantry Full of Healthy, Homemade Foods All Year
See It On Amazon

Health & Wellness

by Jacqueline Doucette

Ancient Chinese Wisdom to Transform Stress into Calm, Fatigue into Energy, Confusion into Clarity, and Chaos into Balance
See it on Amazon

Libros en español

Jacqueline Doucette

Encuentra tu propsito, planifica tu vida y transforma tu bienestar emocional con hbitos conscientes y practicos
See It On Amazon

Livres en français

Jacqueline Doucette

Découvrez votre raison d'tre, planifiez votre parcours et dveloppez votre intelligence émotionnelle par des habitudes intentionnelles
See It On Amazon

Three Ways to Work with Us

Do It Yourself

Tools, templates, and expert guidance to publish your book independently.

Starting at $999

Work Together

Collaborative publishing with hands-on support and accountability every step of the way.

Starting at $2,999

We’ll Handle It

White-glove service from manuscript to marketing—you focus on your message, we handle everything else.

Starting at $4,999

Not sure which path is right for you?

We also offer monthly membership for ongoing support and à la carte services for specific needs.

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Publishing in Multiple Languages

We help authors reach readers across North America and beyond by publishing in English, French, Spanish, and other languages, across Amazon.com, .ca, .mx, and other markets.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

How long does it take?

Timelines range from 2-6 months, depending on your package and pace. We provide regular action steps to keep momentum going.

Absolutely. You retain all intellectual property rights. We can also help with copyright applications.

That’s exactly why we offer a free consultation. We’ll discuss your goals and help you determine the best path forward—no pressure, no obligation.

We provide 30 days of post-launch support to help you meet your ranking targets. We’ll guide you on A+ content, free promotions, building ARC lists, and starting Amazon ad campaigns to maximize your book’s visibility.

Have more questions? Drop us an email: info@placeforbooks.com

Let’s Talk About Your Book

Whether you have a clear vision or just a spark of an idea, we’d love to hear about it.

Schedule a free, no-pressure conversation to explore what’s possible.