Independent Publisher · Est. 2008
Building the future of publishing — where classic editorial meets modern distribution.
Chariton Media is an independent publisher of books, AI-powered local newspapers, and custom software for professionals who need tools that actually work.
Publishing
Books
Nonfiction guides, fiction, and more — from a growing roster of authors. Real books for real readers, published independently from Kirksville, Missouri.
Browse Titles →AI-Powered
Newspapers
Local news for communities that lost their coverage. Public records, meetings, and events — surfaced automatically, written clearly, delivered to your inbox.
Learn More →Custom
Software
Purpose-built tools for professionals who are done paying enterprise prices for software that does half of what they need. Built fast, priced fair.
See What We Build →Featured Publication
The Dead Man's Guide to Estate Planning
An Attorney's Field Manual for Protecting Your Family
The book that walks your family through the process after you're gone. Plain language estate planning from a veteran attorney who has seen what happens when families aren't prepared.
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