About The Publishing Pad

A Trusted Publishing Partner for Entrepreneurs and Thought Leaders

The Publishing Pad helps entrepreneurs and thought leaders turn their expertise into books that grow their business, build their visibility, and leave a lasting legacy.

  • 200+Books Brought to Life
  • 7Countries Served
  • 2025Canadian Choice Award
  • ALLiPartner Member

Who We Are

More Than a Publisher. A Partner in Your Book’s Success.

Your book is one of the most important things you’ll put your name on. It deserves more than a vendor who uploads files and moves on.

We start with strategy: who your book is for, what it should do for your business, and how it will reach the right readers. Then we bring it to life through our publishing, editing, design, and marketing services, with a dedicated project manager keeping you informed at every step. You keep 100% of your rights and royalties, and you never have to wonder where your book stands.

What We Stand For

Our Publishing Standards

Strategy first.

Every book starts with a plan for how it will grow your business and build your visibility, not just how it will look.

Made by people, start to finish.

Every edit, cover and page is crafted by our team. We don’t use AI in production.

Your book stays yours.

You keep 100% of your royalties and 100% of your rights.

You always know where your book stands.

A dedicated project manager, clear timelines and regular updates, so you’re never left guessing.

Kind Words

What Authors Say

★★★★★
“It felt like a genuine partnership built on communication and trust.”
Rufina Ajalie
Rufina AjalieAuthor, Open Roads, Open Hearts
★★★★★
“I always knew exactly where we were in the process, and the team kept me encouraged and confident the entire way.”
T Troester-Falk
T Troester-FalkAuthor, So You Got the Privacy Officer Title. Now What?
★★★★★
“A publishing partner that treats your work like a legacy project, not just another title.”
Daphne Latimore
Daphne LatimoreAuthor, Leadership Trilogy

Our Authors

Real Authors. Real Books. Real Results.

A few of the authors we’ve had the privilege of bringing to readers.

Rachel Bickham with An Entrepreneurial Leap
Rachel BickhamAn Entrepreneurial Leap
Raeanna Layfield with Forage & Eat with the Seasons
Raeanna LayfieldForage & Eat with the Seasons
James Logiste with Beyond Average
James LogisteBeyond Average
Doniazad Jebara with The Village That Raised Me
Doniazad JebaraThe Village That Raised Me
Joanna Pineda with When It Mattered Most
Joanna PinedaWhen It Mattered Most
Joy Butts with Two Lives
Joy ButtsTwo Lives
Isaac O. Ebhohimhen with The Strategic Newcomer
Isaac O. EbhohimhenThe Strategic Newcomer
Sarah Gibson and Abbey Walsh with Empowered Weight Loss
Sarah Gibson & Abbey WalshEmpowered Weight Loss
Chisom Ezeh with authors at the launch of RUG and Jules Moves the Rug

Chisom Ezeh, Founder & CEO(center) with authors at a book launch

Our Story

Why The Publishing Pad Exists

Growing up in Nigeria, our founder, Chisom Ezeh, was told that no one would read a book written by someone without an English name. So she wrote under pen names.

It took years for her to find her voice again. When she did, she decided to change the narrative, and The Publishing Pad was born: a place where authors are supported to own their stories, authentically.

“I know what it feels like to wonder if your story matters, and the stress of wanting to do something without knowing where or how to start.”

Chisom Ezeh, Founder & CEO

That’s why our team works with the author first, then the book. We bring the emotional support, the strategy and the guidance together, so you publish a book you’re proud of long after launch week.

Beyond Books

TPP Creative: Our Design Studio for Businesses

The care we put into every book now goes into marketing design for businesses and organizations. TPP Creative brings the same team and the same standards to brochures, presentation decks, brand identities, websites, event materials and social media: proofread before delivery, built around your story, and made by people.

Explore TPP Creative

Ready to Turn Your Expertise Into a Book?

Tell us about your book in a free 15-minute call. We’ll recommend the right path and send you a clear quote and next steps.