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Publishing with Confidence.

Building Authority That Lasts.

Whether you’re writing your first book or your fifth, every publishing decision has the potential to shape your book’s success. TrustPub provides professionals, experts, entrepreneurs, and aspiring authors with the clarity, strategy, and concierge-level guidance needed to navigate the publishing journey with confidence.

We don’t simply publish books. We help transform your knowledge, experience, and ideas into professionally published works that build credibility, expand influence, and create lasting opportunities.

Why TrustPub Exists

Too often, authors discover the consequences of poor publishing decisions only after their book is released. By then, correcting those mistakes can be expensive, frustrating, and sometimes impossible. 

After years of working with authors, I saw too many talented people spend thousands of dollars on publishing services that weren’t right for them. Some chose the wrong publishing company. Others paid for services they didn’t need or followed strategies that didn’t fit their audience. Many simply didn’t have someone they could trust to explain their options and help them make the right decisions. 

I started TrustPub to change that.

Authors deserve more than a collection of disconnected publishing services. They deserve a knowledgeable partner who understands the big picture, helps them avoid costly mistakes, and provides honest guidance from start to finish.

For professionals and experts, publishing a book is about more than simply getting it into print. It’s about creating a book that reflects their expertise, strengthens their credibility, builds authority, and supports what they want to accomplish. 

TrustPub brings strategy, experience, and trusted guidance to the publishing journey, helping authors make smart decisions from the beginning and create books that continue to serve a purpose long after publication.

Who We Serve

Our clients come from a wide range of industries, but they all have one thing in common: they recognize that publishing a quality book is an investment in their professional reputation and long-term goals. 

Our clients include:

  • Physicians and healthcare professionals
  • Attorneys
  • Business owners
  • Consultants
  • Executives
  • Coaches
  • Educators
  • Speakers
  • Nonprofit leaders
  • Thought leaders
  • Memoir writers
  • Nonfiction and Fiction Writers

Our Philosophy

We Believe in the Power of a Well-Positioned Book

A great book doesn’t just share your knowledge. It can shape how people see you.
The right book can establish authority, strengthen credibility, create new opportunities, and become a lasting expression of your expertise and experience. But those outcomes don’t happen by accident. They begin with knowing why you’re writing the book, who it’s for, and what you want it to accomplish. 

At TrustPub, we believe publishing should start with purpose. We help authors make the right strategic decisions before, during, and after publication so their book becomes more than a finished product. It becomes an asset that supports their professional goals, personal brand, and long-term legacy.

Our Mission

Helping professionals publish books that build credibility, expand influence, and create lasting opportunities.

Guidance Beyond the Publishing Process

Publishing is not just about completing a manuscript. It’s about making hundreds of decisions that influence the book’s quality, reach, and long-term impact.

TrustPub sees the bigger picture. We understand how book development, publishing, positioning, and marketing work together to create a book that supports an author’s professional goals.

What Success Looks Like

At TrustPub, success isn’t measured by how many books we publish. 

Success is seeing our authors:

  • Build credibility in their profession.
  • Open doors to new speaking and consulting opportunities.
  • Strengthen their personal or business brand.
  • Share their knowledge with a wider audience.
  • Leave a meaningful legacy for future generations.

Because the best books don’t simply get published.
They make an impact.

When You Work with TrustPub

You can expect:

  • Honest recommendations
  • Clear communication
  • Transparency
  • Professional project management
  • Experienced publishing guidance
  • Attention to every detail
  • A partner invested in your long-term success

Our Story

Helping Authors Navigate Publishing with Confidence

TrustPub was built on a simple observation: writing a book is challenging but publishing one successfully can be even more difficult.
For the past 20 years, we worked with authors through publishing and book marketing projects and saw a common pattern. Many talented professionals had valuable expertise to share, but they often found themselves overwhelmed by the publishing process. They were expected to coordinate editors, designers, formatters, distributors, and marketing providers while making important decisions they had never faced before.
Some projects stalled. Others became fragmented. Many authors spent more time managing vendors than focusing on their message and expertise.
Some projects stalled. Others became fragmented. Many authors spent more time managing vendors than focusing on their message and expertise.
That insight led to the creation of TrustPub.
Rather than offering isolated services, we developed a guided publishing approach that provides structure, coordination, and strategic direction throughout the entire journey. Our goal is to help professionals move from manuscript to published book with greater clarity, confidence, and support.
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Our Philosophy

Publishing Should Be More Than a Collection of Services

We believe publishing should be

Structured

A clear roadmap helps authors understand what comes next, avoid unnecessary delays, and make informed decisions throughout the process.

Guided

Authors should never feel like they are navigating publishing alone. Expert guidance provides clarity, accountability, and confidence at every stage.

Professional

Every book should reflect the author’s expertise and credibility through quality editorial standards, thoughtful design, and professional production.

Strategically Positioned

A book should do more than sit on a shelf. It should support the author’s goals, strengthen their reputation, and create opportunities for greater influence and impact.

Meet Rick Lite

Rick Lite is the founder of TrustPub and a publishing strategist who helps professionals, experts, and thought leaders turn their knowledge and experience into professionally published authority books.

With more than 20 years of experience in publishing and book marketing, Rick has guided hundreds of authors through the decisions involved in writing, publishing, positioning, and promoting a book. He has seen firsthand how overwhelming the publishing process can be, especially for first-time authors who are often asked to make important decisions without knowing which choices will have long-term consequences.

That experience led Rick to create TrustPub, a guided, concierge-style publishing service for busy professionals who want a high-quality book without having to manage multiple vendors, production timelines, and publishing decisions on their own.

Rick helps clients clarify their book’s purpose, audience, and positioning while coordinating the publishing process from strategy through production and launch. His approach brings together publishing strategy, authority positioning, audience targeting, professional execution, and launch planning so the book supports the author’s broader professional goals. 

His clients include executives, consultants, physicians, attorneys, entrepreneurs, coaches, financial advisors, educators, and memoir writers. Whether the goal is building professional credibility, sharing expertise, growing a business, creating new opportunities, or leaving a legacy, Rick helps authors develop a clear vision and bring their ideas to life with confidence.
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Through TrustPub, Rick’s vision is to change the publishing experience by making professional guidance, transparency, and strategic thinking available to every author. He believes the best books are not simply published; they are thoughtfully positioned to reach the right audience and create lasting impact.

Known for his strategic guidance, attention to detail, quality standards, and approachable style, Rick is trusted by professionals who want a publishing partner capable of managing both the creative and strategic sides of bringing a book to market.

  • 20+ Years of Publishing & Marketing Experience

    Building and leading a publishing company with extensive experience bringing books from concept to publication and connecting them with readers worldwide.

  • Hundreds of Authors Guided

    Helping authors turn their ideas, knowledge, and expertise into professionally published books through thoughtful guidance, experienced project management, and creative support.

  • Successful Book Launches & Marketing Campaigns

    Developing focused launch and marketing strategies that help authors increase visibility, reach the right audiences, and create new professional opportunities.

  • Trusted by Professionals Across Multiple Industries

    Working with executives, entrepreneurs, physicians, consultants, educators, attorneys, and other established professionals who want to share their expertise and strengthen their professional visibility.

Let's Start the Conversation

Whether you’re exploring your options or ready to begin publishing, we’d be honored to learn about your book and help you determine the best path forward.

Our role isn’t to sell you a package. It’s to help you make informed decisions with confidence.

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