# Lucid Creative Press — Complete Reference > Professional publishing services to help you write and publish your nonfiction or fiction book. You keep 100% of the royalties and retain all rights to your book. ## Company Overview Lucid Creative Press is a professional publishing services company based in Kansas, United States. Founded by Teresa Cain, the company provides comprehensive, full-service book publishing designed to empower authors at every stage of their journey. Unlike traditional publishers that take a significant cut of royalties and may claim rights to your work, Lucid Creative Press operates on a service model where authors retain 100% of their royalties and all rights to their book. The company specializes in nonfiction and fiction books — for business professionals, thought leaders, memoirists, and novelists. ## Complete Service Offerings All packages include the author keeping 100% of royalties and retaining all rights to the book. --- #### Lucid Publishing — $12,000 (paid over 6 months) **Category:** Nonfiction & Fiction **What's included:** - 10 hours of personalized coaching via Zoom - 5 coaching calls focused on manuscript development - 5 publishing hours for production coordination - Professional manuscript editing (developmental, line, and copy editing) - Custom book cover design (front, back, and spine) - Interior layout and formatting for print and digital - ISBN acquisition and registration - Copyright filing and processing - Global distribution setup: - Amazon (paperback, Kindle, eBook) - Barnes & Noble (print and digital) - Extended online distribution networks - In-store distribution availability - Author marketing strategy: - Compelling book description copywriting - Professional author biography - Optimized category and keyword selection - Launch activity planning and execution **Optional add-ons:** - Book PR strategy — media outreach and publicity planning - Audiobook production — professional narration and distribution --- #### Coached Author — $20,000 (paid over 12 months) **Category:** Nonfiction & Fiction **What's included:** - **20 hours of personalized coaching via Zoom** (double the standard) - 10 coaching calls focused on in-depth manuscript development - 5 publishing hours for production coordination - Everything in Lucid Publishing, plus: - Extended mentorship throughout the writing process - More time for manuscript refinement and iteration - Additional strategic guidance on book positioning and market fit - Ongoing support through publication and launch **Optional add-ons:** - Book PR strategy - Audiobook production --- ## Published Books ### Next-Gen Product Management **Full Title:** Next-Gen Product Management: A Comprehensive Guide to Future-Proofing Your Product Management Career **Authors:** Teresa Cain, Dr. Bart Jaworski, Diana Stepner **Foreword:** Bill Staikos **Afterword:** Dr. John Kille **Publisher:** Lucid Creative Press **Format:** Paperback and Kindle/eBook **Pages:** ~250 **Description:** Next-Gen Product Management examines how the role of product management has fundamentally evolved and provides actionable strategies for PMs at every career stage. The book draws from three generations of product management expertise across companies including Amazon, Microsoft, Tesla, Salesforce, Vanguard, Deloitte, Red Ventures, Skype, Stepstone Group, Pearson, Monster, and Razorfish. **Key Topics:** - Modern product management practices and frameworks - AI and its transformative impact on product management careers - Career future-proofing strategies for all PM levels - Moving beyond the "mini-CEO" mindset - Cross-functional leadership and collaboration - Practitioner-driven insights from top tech companies **Purchase Links:** - Paperback: https://a.co/d/378kPs8 - Kindle / eBook: https://a.co/d/23D583T - General Amazon: https://a.co/d/9EhVBVh - Dedicated website: https://www.nextgenproductmanagement.com --- ### Solving Problems in 2 Hours (Second Edition) **Author:** Teresa Cain **Publisher:** Lucid Creative Press **Achievements:** Amazon Best Seller, #1 New Release **Description:** A practical, step-by-step guide to rapid problem-solving using streamlined design sprint methodology. The book teaches individuals and teams how to identify, frame, and solve complex problems in just two hours using structured, repeatable techniques drawn from design thinking, lean methodology, and agile practices. **Purchase Link:** - Amazon: https://a.co/d/cqT29j8 --- ## Author Biographies ### Teresa Cain Teresa Cain is a bestselling author, speaker, entrepreneur, and technology executive who has led global product and user experience teams for more than 17 years. She is the founder of Lucid Startup Consulting and Lucid Creative Press, and has coached teams at Amazon, Microsoft, Tesla, Vanguard, Deloitte, and Red Ventures. **Education:** - MS Integrated Innovation for Products & Services, Carnegie Mellon University - Executive MBA, Rockhurst University - BS Journalism, University of Kansas - BA English, University of Kansas **Professional Certifications:** - Pragmatic Marketing III - Net Promoter Certified Associate - Certified Scrum Product Owner and Scrum Master - Project Management Professional (PMP) - Lean Six Sigma Green Belt **Publications & Teaching:** - Book: "Next-Gen Product Management" (with Bart Jaworski and Diana Stepner) - Book: "Solving Problems in 2 Hours" (April 2023) — Amazon Best Seller, #1 New Release - Udemy Instructor: "Product Strategy & Roadmapping" and "2 Hour Design Sprints" courses **Awards & Recognition:** - 2024 Forty Under 40 Award, Ingram's Magazine - 2023 Emerging Scholar Award, International Conference on Design Principles and Practices - 2022 Women in IT Summit & Award Series Finalist **Professional Experience:** Roles at SS&C Technologies, H&R Block, Lexmark, Netsmart, Service Management Group, and TreviPay. **Links:** - Personal website: https://teresa-cain.com/ - LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cainteresa/ --- ### Dr. Bart Jaworski Dr. Bart Jaworski is a Senior Product Manager, mentor, content creator, and writer with more than a decade of product management experience. He is a prominent LinkedIn personality with over 100,000 followers and brings both academic rigor and practical wisdom to the PM discipline. **Education:** - PhD, Technical University of Gdańsk (Automation Engineering) **Professional Certifications:** - Certified Scrum Product Owner - Product Faculty Crystal Training (Advanced PM) - Product Faculty AI Product Management **Publications & Teaching:** - Co-author: "Next-Gen Product Management" - Author of two product management blogs (Medium and LogRocket) - Udemy Instructor: "Great Product Manager: Product Management by a Big Tech's PM" — 20,000+ enrollees - Published scientific papers on automation engineering **Professional Experience:** Previously led the Skype video call team at Microsoft and managed Android apps for Stepstone Group, Europe's largest job board. **Links:** - Professional website: https://drbartpm.com/ - LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bart-jaworski/ --- ### Diana Stepner Diana Stepner is a product leader, coach, mentor, and technology executive with more than 20 years of experience in product management, innovation, and user experience. A Silicon Valley native with both startup and enterprise experience, she is the co-founder of Product Gold. **Education:** - MBA, Boston University - Master of Information Management and Systems, UC Berkeley - BA, UC San Diego **Professional Certifications:** - Business Innovation Foundations - Certified Technical Product Manager - International Coaching Federation Member **Professional Experience:** - VP Innovation Partnerships & Head of Future Technologies at Pearson (London) — led innovation strategy across global markets - VP Innovative Learning Solutions at Pearson (San Francisco) — generated $86M in revenue and impacted 11 million learners - Roles at Salesforce, Monster, Cheapflights (acquired by Kayak), SimplePractice, Razorfish, Epsilon, and Epiphany **Teaching:** - Maven cohort-based instructor for product management and leadership courses (4.5/5.0 rating) **Awards & Recognition:** - FDM everywoman in Technology Award Finalist (UK) - Featured in Wired on technology and product insights - Conference speaker at Mind the Product, Productized, and PDMA Inspire Innovation **Links:** - Personal website: https://www.dianastepner.com/ - LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dianas/ --- ### Contributors **Bill Staikos** — Globally-recognized customer and employee experience leader with 20+ years of proven expertise. Wrote the foreword for *Next-Gen Product Management*. **Dr. John Kille** — UX researcher, strategist, designer, writer, and speaker with over 15 years experience. Wrote the afterword for *Next-Gen Product Management*. --- ## The Publishing Process Lucid Creative Press follows a structured four-step publishing process: 1. **Consultation** — Reach out via email to discuss your book idea, goals, and the best publishing path for your project. We assess your needs and recommend the optimal package. 2. **Writing & Coaching** — Personalized Zoom coaching sessions to develop and refine your manuscript. Depending on your package, this includes 10-20 hours of one-on-one coaching covering structure, content development, narrative voice, and market positioning. 3. **Edit & Design** — Professional editing at multiple levels (developmental, line, copy), custom cover design, and interior layout. Your book is prepared to meet industry production standards. 4. **Publish & Launch** — ISBN registration, copyright filing, global distribution setup across Amazon, Barnes & Noble, and additional networks. Marketing strategy execution including optimized descriptions, author biography, category selection, and coordinated launch activities. ## Distribution Partners Books published by Lucid Creative Press are distributed through: - **Amazon** — Paperback, Kindle, and eBook formats - **Barnes & Noble** — Print and digital distribution - **Extended Online Networks** — Broad online retail availability - **In-Store Distribution** — Physical bookstore availability ## Target Audiences Lucid Creative Press serves: ### First-Time Authors People with a book idea who need professional guidance through every step of the publishing process, from organizing their thoughts to holding a finished book. ### Business Professionals & Thought Leaders Executives, consultants, coaches, and subject matter experts who want to establish authority through a professionally published book. ### Experienced Authors Published authors who want professional production services without giving up royalties or rights, including those transitioning from traditional publishing. ## Frequently Asked Questions **Q: Who is Lucid Creative Press for?** A: We serve first-time authors, business professionals, thought leaders, and experienced authors who want full-service publishing while retaining their royalties and rights. **Q: Do I keep the rights to my book?** A: Yes. You keep 100% of the royalties and retain all rights to your book. **Q: How long does the process take?** A: Our 6-month package covers the full publishing timeline from coaching through distribution. Our 12-month package provides extended time for more in-depth manuscript development and mentorship. **Q: Can I get an audiobook produced?** A: Yes, audiobook production is available as an optional add-on to either publishing package. **Q: Where will my book be available?** A: Through Amazon (paperback, Kindle, eBook), Barnes & Noble, extended online retail networks, and in-store distribution. ## Contact Information - **Email:** hello@lucidcreativepress.com - **Website:** https://www.lucidcreativepress.com - **Location:** Kansas, United States ## Site Pages - **Home:** https://www.lucidcreativepress.com/ — Company overview, services summary, and publishing process - **Pricing:** https://www.lucidcreativepress.com/pricing — Detailed pricing for nonfiction and fiction publishing packages with inclusions and FAQ - **Authors & Books:** https://www.lucidcreativepress.com/authors — Published books and author biographies - **Contact:** https://www.lucidcreativepress.com/contact — Email contact for inquiries ## Keywords & Topics Book publishing services, self-publishing, professional publishing, nonfiction publishing, fiction publishing, book editing services, book cover design, ISBN registration, copyright filing, global book distribution, author coaching, book marketing, manuscript development, writing coaching, book production, publishing packages, royalty retention, author rights, Kansas publishing, book PR strategy, audiobook production, Amazon book publishing, Barnes and Noble distribution, book launch strategy, full-service publishing, independent publishing, author services, product management books, design thinking books, problem-solving books, Teresa Cain, Lucid Creative Press, Lucid Startup Consulting