V13 Press Launches Publishing

[February 13, 2025 — Toronto, ON] – V13 Press, the newest division of V13 Ventures, is officially open for publishing, marking a significant milestone in the expansion of V13 Media Group (aka the V1LLAG3). With a commitment to amplifying diverse voices, V13 Press is now accepting submissions from writers interested in bringing their stories to life.

To kick off this exciting new chapter, V13 Press is proud to launch its first book, Build Your Foundation: Master Your Mindset, Brand, and Career Strategy in the Music Industry, the beginning of its new Path To Pro series, written by V13 Press’ own President & Co-Founder, Lance Marwood. Designed to help independent artists navigate the often confusing and intimidating world of the music business, this guide empowers musicians with the knowledge and tools needed to build their careers on their terms.

Asked about what prompted the genesis of this series, Lance Marwood shares, “Over the course of the last two years, I’ve been squirrelling away all of the advice, saving posts and articles, filing highlights and assembling a repository of resources with the intent of sharing it with our artists and community members. Over time, that morphed into the desire to publish these as a book series that could hopefully help even more musicians.” 

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Building on its mission to nurture emerging and established authors, V13 Press offers two distinct pathways for writers. The supported self-publishing program provides professional services and tools for independent authors who maintain 100% of their rights and royalties, paying only for specific services they choose. For selected works aligning with V13’s vision, their traditional publishing model offers full publishing support, as well as branding, marketing, and publicity, among other things, while ensuring authors still retain their intellectual property rights.

Authors in both programs benefit from professional editing, personalized marketing strategies, and global distribution channels to ensure their works reach the right audiences, all while maintaining full ownership of their creative work.

V13 Media Group’s Publicity Director, Melissa Nastasi, states, “I’m incredibly excited about the launch of V13 Press, it’s the final piece that brings our vision for V13 Media Group full circle. Writers deserve the same level of support and community that musicians and artists have, and that’s exactly what we’re building. I can’t wait to see the incredible stories that will come to life through this platform.”

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V13 Press is actively seeking authors across all genres. The publishing house is especially keen to serve underrepresented voices and innovative storytelling that pushes creative boundaries. Whether through traditional publishing or supported self-publishing, V13 Press is committed to maintaining high editorial standards while celebrating diverse perspectives and styles.

Additionally, V13 Press will soon introduce a literary journal, providing another platform for writers to showcase their work and engage with a thriving creative community. This initiative will offer authors the opportunity to contribute to a vibrant collection of contemporary literature while furthering V13 Press’ mission to amplify diverse voices. 

V13 Press is also expanding its digital presence through V13.net, which has already established itself as a respected platform for cultural journalism and literary content. In addition to its existing coverage of music and entertainment, the platform features regular book reviews, author interviews, and industry news & insights, creating a robust ecosystem for writers and readers alike.

For writers interested in publishing opportunities, learning more about Path to Pro, or submitting work to the upcoming literary journal, visit our website or contact us directly.

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