Independent Publisher
Championing authentic voices and extraordinary true stories.
Urban Smuggler Publishing develops nonfiction, memoir, true crime, and social history with editorial care, creative design, and strategic publishing support that protects each author’s voice.
Services
Publishing built around the story
Editorial Development
Shape memoirs, nonfiction, true crime, and social history with rigorous editing, structure, and close collaboration from concept to final manuscript.
Creative Design
Deliver polished covers, interiors, and format-ready assets that present each title with authority across paperback, hardback, digital, and audio editions.
Strategic Marketing
Position books for reach and impact through launch planning, retailer readiness, audience development, and thoughtful promotional support.
Mission
Publishing with integrity
Urban Smuggler Publishing is the publishing division of Urban Arts Entertainment Group Ltd., dedicated to discovering, developing, and publishing powerful stories that inform, inspire, and challenge perspectives.
Working closely with authors with authentic lived experience, the press combines professional publishing, creative design, and strategic marketing while supporting social justice through prison and community creative writing workshops.
Featured title: Empire of Dirt by Andrew Pritchard
A flagship Urban Smuggler Publishing release, Empire of Dirt is available worldwide in paperback, hardcover, premium paperback, premium hardcover, eBook, and audiobook through Amazon, Gardners, and major booksellers.
This powerful memoir examines family legacy, mixed-race identity, corruption, and redemption with honesty and depth. ISBNs: Paperback 978-1-919372-60-0; Hardback 978-1-919372-62-4; Premium Hardback 978-1-919372-64-8; Premium Paperback 978-1-919372-66-2; eBook 978-1-919372-61-7; Audiobook 978-1-919372-63-1. Deluxe Special Edition coming soon: 978-1-919372-65-5.
Why authors work with us
A publishing approach grounded in collaboration, credibility, and social impact.
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Urban Smuggler Publishing works closely with authors to preserve the integrity of their voice while delivering professional editorial and publishing support.
Author-first approach
Editorial collaboration
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From design to distribution strategy, the team helps powerful true stories reach readers with clarity, care, and lasting impact.
Independent expertise
Publishing and marketing
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Its commitment to prison and community creative writing workshops shows how storytelling can create opportunity and positive social change.
Social justice mission
Community impact
Contact
Ready to share your story?
Send your manuscript or publishing enquiry to start a conversation about editorial development, design, and strategic release support.