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PUBLISHING SERVICES FOR THE AUTHOR IN YOU

book publishing
Looking for a traditional publishing house to represent your work? Let BlackGold Publishing publish and produce your next bestseller.

book printing
BlackGold Publishing offers comprehensive print options for your next title or business needs - books, cards, flyers, etc. We got you covered.

book services
Self-Publishing? And/Or in need of a la carte services like editing or formatting? Let our team of knowledgeable editors service you.
who we are
HOURS & LOCATION
Meeting Address:
4410 East Claiborne Street
Suite 334, Hampton, VA 23666
Tel: 1-804-250-8611
Fax: (757) 251-3800
Mailing Address:
1706 Todds Lane,
Suite 258, Hampton VA 23666
Tel: 1-804-250-8611
Staff Address:
Call for directions to office.
Tel: 1-804-250-8611
HOURS
Tuesday - Thursday
11:00 am to 5:30 pm (EST)
Friday - Saturday
12:00pm to 4:00 pm (Staff Only)
Sunday
Closed
Holiday Schedule:
Closed from Dec 20 - Jan 5 2021.
BlackGold Publishing (TM) (serving alongside its affiliate organizations; The BlackGold Publishing Book League of Hampton Roads and The Sisters In StartUp) is a hybrid publishing house, operating from the Hampton Roads Area of Virginia. Incepted in 2017 by Founder, CEO, and Head of Editorial, Tahara Saron - BlackGold Publishing seeks to expand the visibility of black and ethnic literary works by creating inclusive and diverse opportunities for authors of color seeking representation. Our team of solely black editors, illustrators, graphic designers, business consultants, and staff, has over 35+ years of combined, cumulative literary and publishing expertise. Knowledge we've implemented by creating relevant strategies so that our titles maintain viability within the fluctuations of a changing industry.
Through such strategies, including providing one-on-one coaching and quality editing services, we have expanded tremendously over the years and have established ourselves as a formidable black-owned and operated publishing house. BlackGold Publishing currently houses over 110 titles in acquisitions and represents a diverse group of 75 skilled and talented authors, illustrators and creatives, worldwide.

what we do
BlackGold Publishing is your one-stop-shop for literary publication. We not only service your work, ensuring 100% quality from top to bottom but we also print + manufacture, distribute and market your book so that you don't have to. With around-the-clock communication with one of our incredible service members and 3-6 month average production turnaround time - you'll want to look no further. Become published by one of the largest black owned and operated publishing houses in the state of Virginia.


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staff:
Remaining Editorial Board: Kevin Johnson, Destiny Berry, Sascha Hamilton, Chantz Garrett. Editors: Johnnae Roberts, Tamika Butler, Jamel Hall, Thomas Hill, Kiara L. Johnson. Matthew St. Claire. Illustrators: Blakely Fredrick, Hope Powell, Wesley Powell. Deja Garrett, Safiya. Graphic Designers: John Matthews, Timothy Horace, Blakely Fredrick. Finance + Account Manager: Tiffany Freeman. Business Consultant: Robin Johnson, Savannah Turner. Social Media Manager: Ava Hicks.
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our credentials
BlackGold Publishing (TM) is a member of the IBPA (Independent Book Publishers Association) and is currently under consideration for the AAP (Association of American Publishers). BlackGold has also been featured in various publications and platforms for our outstanding literary work, including WeBuyBlack's 2017 Top 10 Black-Owned Publisher Issue, Vital Narratives "A Golden Age for Publishing," Number 5 in the "Top 15 Black Publishers" list by Writing Oasis, Florenza Lee's "Words To Ponder" Publisher/Author Insight Episode and most recently, a showcase on Channel 13 News/ABC. We have also won several awards for our author's work including 2018 Kindle's Top 100, 2017 The Gavel Award, 2017 and 2019 Indie Author Award, 2018 and 2019 ACHI nominee, as well as numerous release achievements. Most notably, we have excellent client merchant relationships with major retailers such as Amazon, Kindle, Barnes & Noble, Books-A-Million - and wholesale channels provided through IngramSpark distribution.
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