Publishing Shaped by Writers and Editors
An independent publishing house guided by editorial judgment and long-term consideration
About Crescent & Quill
Crescent & Quill is an independent publishing house devoted to thoughtful work and careful editorial practice. We publish a focused list of books each year across business, nonfiction, fiction, and imaginative work for younger readers.
The company was developed by a collective of writers, editors, and literary professionals with experience across publishing, editorial development, and related creative fields. Our shared work is guided by a belief that publishing functions best when it is deliberate, disciplined, and attentive to the life of a book over time.
All work published under the Crescent imprint is shaped according to the Crescent Standard, our shared editorial framework.
-
Crescent & Quill operates with an editorial-first approach. We select projects carefully and work closely with authors and creators throughout development and publication.
Our publishing model emphasizes clarity of voice, structural coherence, and respect for the reader. Editorial decisions are informed by experience, discussion, and professional judgment rather than scale or trend.
By maintaining a focused list, we are able to remain closely involved at each stage of the process, from initial consideration through final publication.
-
Our work is shaped by a set of shared values that inform how we publish and how we collaborate.
We value:
Editorial integrity and consistency
Careful selection and thoughtful development
Clear communication and professional respect
Work that demonstrates lasting relevance
These values are reflected in the Crescent Standard and upheld across our publishing program and editorial work. They allow us to remain selective without being rigid and principled without being prescriptive.
-
Crescent & Quill emerged from a shared recognition that many strong ideas and stories benefit from a more attentive publishing environment. The company was formed by professionals who have worked across writing, editing, and literary development and who sought to create a space where editorial judgment could remain central.
Rather than pursuing volume or speed, Crescent & Quill was designed around process, collaboration, and long-term thinking. This approach continues to guide our work as the company grows.
While our work begins with the page, we remain attentive to how stories and ideas may evolve over time.