About SkyBird Imprints

SkyBird Imprints is a small independent imprint founded by Hugh B. Hammett. It publishes selected books for children and families, higher education, nonprofit organizations, and readers interested in practical ideas and thoughtful storytelling.

SkyBird is intentionally small. We work on only a limited number of projects so that writing, editing, design, and production can receive close personal attention.

For selected authors, SkyBird provides project-based help with manuscript development, editing, book design, cover and interior preparation, and publication setup.

Authors retain ownership of their work and, in most cases, remain publisher of record. The scope of each project, fees, and responsibilities are agreed upon in advance, with an emphasis on clarity, transparency, and practical assistance.

Projects we consider

SkyBird offers editorial and production assistance for a limited number of substantially completed manuscripts in nonprofit management, philanthropy, education, university advancement, animal welfare, and selected children's, family, and religious books.

Projects we do not undertake

Our services do not extend to:

• Novels and general fiction.
• Memoirs, autobiographies, and biographies.
• Family histories and genealogies.
• Academic monographs, dissertations, textbooks, and highly technical works.
• Cookbooks.
• Comics and graphic novels.
• Large-format art and photography books.
• Projects requiring unusually complex production or extensive permissions work.

SkyBird does not accept wholly AI-written books. Author-directed, AI-assisted work may be considered.

We work with substantially completed manuscripts and do not offer ongoing writing instruction or coaching to develop an initial book idea.

Please send a brief project summary before submitting a manuscript. Projects are accepted selectively, according to subject, readiness, and available time.