Rooted Co. — a literary agency and hybrid book publisher
The Business of Renewing MindsWe fuel stories that bring hope for generations.
We're an Open Book — literary representation, hybrid publishing, and author growth services
We offer transparent, itemized pricing for our hybrid authors. Our traditional authors know exactly where their proposal is going and why. And our author growth strategy comes with clear deliverables and face-to-face communication.
Literary Representation
We represent authors across the traditional publishing market from ideation, proposal design, negotiation, and publicity.
- Proposal & pitch development
- Publisher submissions
- Contract negotiation
- Long-term career strategy
Hybrid Publishing
You keep creative ownership. We bring the editorial, design, print, and launch strategy with transparent economics and a real timeline.
- Developmental & line editing
- Cover, interior & print
- Launch, PR & distribution
- Author-forward royalties
Author Growth & Media
A book without a platform is a beautiful object nobody finds. We help authors build the audience their work deserves—before, during, and long after launch.
- LinkedIn & Substack strategy
- Podcast & media placements
- Ghostwriting & content systems
- Speaking & brand positioning
Proposal → Publisher → Print. Traditional publishing proposals we've represented.
Authors we've helped craft traditional proposals and bring to publishers.
Kyle Van Noy
2x Super Bowl Champion. Creator of One More Shot (@realkylevannoy)
Caden Fabrizio
Pastor at Free Chapel Orange County. Influencer: (@CadenFabrizio)
Jordan Lawley
NBA Skills Trainer and Influencer (@Jlawbball)
You were transformed for a purpose.
Pass it on. Hybrid publishing titles from The Rooted Co.
The Uncivilized Path
Des Wadsworth took over a desolate church that had been planted for 60 years and helped turn it into a vibrant house of revival for the next generation. His leadership principles—driven by faith, hope, and love—encourage believers not to give up when a storm hits, but to run right through it.
12 Steps to Financial Sobriety
Greg Downs had done exactly what he said he'd do—climbed to the top of the financial industry. What came with it was an internal storm. His journey to sobriety unlocked a model for financial well-being that transforms a heavily-opinionated industry into a conversation on healing rather than math.
Inspire. Nourish. Cultivate.
Wes Key was a post-seminary atheist brought back to faith by a mentor at Chick-fil-A. Thirty years later, Wes is still with the company and hopes to inspire others the way his mentor did. His book encourages readers to inspire, nourish, and cultivate a healthy organization, family life, and spirituality.
Tell us about your book.
Brad Lackey,
literary agent.
Former all-conference college basketball player and co-author of The Uncivilized Path. Brad represents dozens of authors across hybrid and traditional publishing—from creators with millions of followers to leaders just beginning to build a platform. He got into this work because great books shaped the way he saw God, other people, and himself, and he has been trying to return the favor ever since.
Our Mission: why The Rooted Co. publishes books
Nourish the Curious HeartWorld-Class Books
Books fall under the category of "Life's work," so we don't cut corners. No matter which publishing route you go, we make sure your book is something you're confident sharing with the world.
Make Wisdom Mainstream
Virality rewards attention, not truth. That means fear, scarcity, and controversy are pushed more than faith, hope, and love. Our job is to make books that are worth more than a dopamine hit.
Connect the Generations
We are passionate about using your story to equip the next generation in family life, ministry, business, fitness, and mental health. You don't get to take your wisdom with you, so we encourage you to pass it on.
