We Exist to Build Author Legacies
LegacyQuill Agency was founded on a single belief: every author with a meaningful story deserves world-class publishing and marketing support — not just a file upload and a prayer.
2015
Year Founded
10+ Years of Excellence
Born From a Gap in the Publishing World
LegacyQuill Agency was founded in 2015 by Catherine Clarksons after spending a decade inside traditional publishing houses watching brilliant authors struggle — not because their books weren't good enough, but because they had no strategic support after the manuscript was finished.
Catherine saw the same pattern repeat itself: talented writers with powerful stories being handed a contract or a publishing guide and left to figure out marketing, branding, and audience building entirely on their own. Most failed. Not because they lacked talent, but because publishing and marketing are entirely different skills.
LegacyQuill was built to close that gap. Today, we combine editorial excellence with data-driven marketing to give every author — regardless of whether they're self-publishing or traditionally published — the full-service support that was previously only available to the top 1% of authors.
Our Vision
A world where every meaningful book finds its audience — where the quality of an author's publishing and marketing support is no longer determined by the size of their advance or their connections in the industry.
What We Stand For
Personalized Partnership
We don't believe in one-size-fits-all. Every author gets a strategy built specifically for their book, their genre, and their goals.
Data-Driven Decisions
Every recommendation we make is backed by real market data, genre research, and performance analytics — not guesswork.
Radical Transparency
We tell you exactly what we're doing, why we're doing it, and what results to expect. No black boxes, no vague promises.
Long-Term Growth Focus
We build author careers, not just launch campaigns. Our strategies are designed for sustainable growth over months and years.
Publishing Excellence
We hold every book we touch to the highest professional standards — because your book is competing on the same shelf as the best in the world.
End-to-End Support
From first draft to global audience, we're with you at every step. You never have to figure out the next stage alone.
The People Behind Your Success
A dedicated team of publishing professionals, marketing strategists, editors, and designers — all focused on one thing: your author success.
Catherine Clarksons
Author Growth Strategist & Publishing Consultant
With 15 years in the publishing industry and a background in Big Five editorial, Catherine built LegacyQuill to give every author the strategic support previously reserved for publishing's elite.
James Whitfield
Traditional & Independent Publishing Specialist
Former acquisitions editor at a major publishing house. James has guided over 150 authors through both traditional and self-publishing pathways.
Gbolagade Waris
Book Marketing & Amazon Advertising Expert
Data-driven marketing strategist with a proven track record of engineering bestseller campaigns. Gbolagade oversees all client marketing strategy.
Robert Ashford
Developmental & Copy Editor
Twelve years of editorial experience across commercial fiction, literary fiction, memoir, and business books. Robert's edits have helped authors win awards.
Sofia Martinez
Cover Design & Author Brand Identity
Award-winning designer who has created covers for over 300 books. Sofia's designs have been featured in Publishers Weekly and BookBub.
Marcus Webb
Book Launch & Campaign Manager
Specialist in coordinating high-impact book launches across Amazon, social media, and PR channels. Marcus has managed over 80 successful launch campaigns.
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