What We Do

Our Mission

Pathfinder Media Group is unique in the world of publishing; while most publishers take the reins of an artistic work, controlling everything from cover art to print layouts to your actual content, PMG is dedicated to helping creatives of all kinds find their own paths in the world of published media. Those who work with us become the directors of their own vision, using our resources and connections to support their journey. Our clients retain all rights to their businesses and works, preserving their control over what they created. While PMG provides connections, resources, services, consulting, and more in order to foster a cohesive process from start to finish, the final decisions will always be with the person or persons who created the art. PMG is a disabled veteran-owned Not-For-Profit* primarily dedicated to helping other veterans, minority and at-risk groups, and disabled persons realize their goals of traditional publishing without the risk that accompanies giving up creative control, losing majority earnings, or suffering from the predatory practices of “Hybrid Publishers” or “Vanity Presses”.

  • We will NEVER ask for ownership rights to an Intellectual Property
  • We will NEVER take an exorbitant fee or royalty from what is published under our umbrella. (That means no; it doesn’t cost “Just a small deposit of $3,000 to get started” or any such nonsense)
  • The creative rights of what we publish ALWAYS belong to those who did the work.
  • We have an industry-leading standard of an 80% royalty share in favor of creators, whereas major publishing houses and multimedia managers leave creators and artists with as little as 10% of their earnings.
  • We serve as a safe, transparent, and trustworthy liaison to all the resources you could ever need to see your book, comic, visual art, podcast, or art become reality.
  • We use independent artists, freelancers, and professionals for creative resources – not AI programs or major corporations.

    • PMG is also spinning up our own, in-house involvement in multimedia beginning Winter 2025. Starting with Write and Wrong, a podcast in which Zachary and JD (and guests!) discuss writing, storycrafting, worldbuilding and more. Pathfinder is poised to continue expanding into the world of visual and audio content through a tabletop RPG “Actual-Play” show (inspired by our friends over at Critical Role) on Twitch, YouTube, and Spotify, and other amazing projects will be announced closer to their launch. Whether you’re an author, comic book artist, podcaster, YouTuber, or Twitch streamer, we are dedicated to giving indie creators their voice and their growth through a platform more powerful than going at it alone. Expand your reach, see your product on shelves, or simply raise awareness. We’re here for you. We light the path. You walk the road.





    *Not-for-profit is a registered PA-USA business status that is deemed to “support the public good.” Becoming a 501(c)3 nonprofit would require us to restructure into a corporation and have a board of directors. The Pathfinder Media Group DBA falls under Pathfinder Operations, LLC; the primary arm of the beneficial practices behind PMG’s success, and is fully committed to our mission of helping those whose voices deserve to be heard. Pathfinder Operations regularly gives back to its community through volunteering, donated gifts to artists, and more.

    Our Example

    At PMG, we don't just talk, we act. From Legacy of sorrow to Odenseye, we've already walked the path oursleves. Starting with the roughest of rough drafts, we've spent years refining and building our published novels, working with artists from across the world to prove that we have what it takes to navigate the world of publishing.

    Click or tap either of the pictures above to be taken to the websites for Legacy of Sorrow (Left) or Odenseye (right). There, you'll find plentiful examples of what we've been able to accomplish, as well as more information on what we've written and published to date.