Editorial standards
Character, structure, language, pace, and worldbuilding are treated as interconnected parts of the reading experience.
Built deliberately, from the first book outward.
13 Scions is a boutique fantasy publisher of ambitious novels and carefully selected works that invite readers deeper into their worlds.
Company history
Inheritance without sameness.
Established in 2024, 13 Scions Publishing began with Awakening the Seablade as its inaugural title and Trexlin as its inaugural story world. The publishing systems developed around them are intended to serve a selective list of future acquired work.
A scion carries something forward without becoming a copy of what came before. The name reflects an institutional idea: distinct stories and voices can emerge from a shared commitment to imagination, craft, and lasting worlds.
The publishing model
A traditional independent press.
13 Scions selects and acquires work for publication, provides editorial and production direction, and takes responsibility for the cost of publishing the books it contracts.
Acquired authors will not be charged reading, editing, design, or publication fees.The novel comes first
The novel is the center of gravity; companion publications must deepen the reader’s experience without replacing the story.
Author relationships
Clear expectations, direct communication, thoughtful rights conversations, and meaningful editorial attention guide every acquisition.
Selective growth
A focused list protects editorial and production attention while professional systems develop around each title.
Selective by design
Built for focused publishing
13 Scions is intentionally developing a selective list so each acquired project can receive meaningful editorial, production, and creative attention.
Novel-adjacent work is considered title by title—from maps and guides to digital references, games, music, art, and special editions—according to what best serves the book and its readers.
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