Helping Independent Authors Bring Their Work to Life
We are a trusted partner in the self-publishing process, serving independent authors, ministry leaders, and writers who feel called to share a message that matters.
The name Rooted is intentional. Scripture speaks of being “rooted and built up” and of lives planted firmly in truth, bearing fruit in season. We believe the same is true of meaningful writing. Words that endure are not hurried or hollow. They are cultivated, grounded, and thoughtfully prepared before they are released into the world.
Whether your manuscript is destined for print, digital platforms, or both, we walk alongside you from draft to finished book. From cover design and formatting to editorial refinement and publishing support, each step is handled with care, craftsmanship, and deep respect for the message you’ve been entrusted to steward.
We are not here to own your work.
We are here to help you plant it well.

Who We Are

Matt & Amberley Rigdon
Rooted Press is led by Matthew and Amberley Rigdon, a husband and wife team with a shared passion for thoughtful design and meaningful communication.
Both Matthew and Amberley bring extensive backgrounds in design, shaped through years of creative work serving churches, ministries, and organizations. Amberley has spent years developing booklets and printed resources for use in church settings, helping communicate truth clearly and beautifully in formats that are both accessible and intentional. Her eye for layout, readability, and structure has supported countless ministry environments.
Matthew’s background includes creative direction, branding, and digital systems, blending design with technical precision. Together, they approach every project with a commitment to clarity, excellence, and stewardship of message.
In recent years, they began assisting family members with self-publishing projects. What started as helping loved ones bring their stories to life quickly revealed a broader need: independent authors and ministry leaders often need a steady, trustworthy partner in the publishing process.
Rooted Press exists to meet that need — helping authors publish with confidence, clarity, and care.
What We Do
Cover Design
$200 per three concepts
Your cover is the first impression your message makes.
We design a custom front cover tailored to your genre and audience, along with a coordinated back cover and properly sized spine for print. Based on your direction, we create three distinct design concepts for you to choose from. Once you select a direction, we refine it with reasonable revisions until it’s ready for publication.
You receive a complete, print-ready file formatted for direct publishing through Amazon. Additional concept rounds beyond the original three are available if needed at an additional cost.
Thoughtful. Clear. Built to represent your message well.
Publishing Support
$400 per manuscript
A manuscript becomes a book when it is shaped for reading.
We take your source document and professionally format it for standard print, creating a clean, consistent interior with proper margins, typography, and page structure. We also prepare a Kindle-compatible ebook version optimized for digital reading.
Beyond formatting, we walk alongside you through the Amazon Kindle Direct Publishing process. That includes guidance during upload, assistance with categories and keywords, and support drafting your Amazon description so your book is positioned clearly and professionally.
You retain full ownership of your publishing account. Rooted Press is not a traditional publishing house. We serve as your partner in the self-publishing process.
Grammatical Editing
$175 per 100 formatted pages
Before publication, your manuscript deserves careful refinement.
This service provides line-level editing focused on grammar, clarity, and consistency. We review your formatted manuscript and make thoughtful corrections that strengthen readability while preserving your voice.
Pricing is based on final formatted page count. Most projects are completed within one to three weeks depending on length and schedule.
This is polishing, not rewriting. We do not check for accuracy of content, just grammatical errors and formatting. Your message remains yours. We simply help it speak clearly.
Rooted Press has been an incredible partner in bringing my books to life. From thoughtful editing to beautiful cover design and a polished final product, their work reflects genuine care, excellence, and a heart for ministry. I couldn’t ask for better support.
Guided by Craft and a Respect for the Written Word
At Rooted Press, we believe books are built with care, not rushed to market. Every manuscript carries intention, whether it is a memoir, a devotional, or a resource written to serve a local church. That intention deserves thoughtful design, careful editing, and formatting that feels natural and professional in both print and digital form.
We are not a publishing company. We do not take ownership of your work. Instead, we come alongside independent authors as a partner in the self-publishing process, helping shape what you have written into something clear, confident, and well-crafted.
We approach every project with a deep respect for the written word. Editing should strengthen your voice, not replace it. Design should serve the message, not compete with it. Structure should disappear into the background so the reader can focus fully on what matters.
Good books are not accidental. They are guided by craft, shaped with intention, and treated with the seriousness the written word deserves.




