About Press 0 Publishing
Think Beyond the Menu.
The menu isn’t the problem. Assuming it’s your only option is.
The story behind the name
We’ve all been there.
You call a number, listen to an automated voice, and wait patiently as it walks you through a list of options.
But what happens when none of those options fits what you actually need?
You press 0.
Historically, pressing 0 connected you to a real person. Someone who could listen, understand the situation, and help you navigate beyond the predetermined options.
That’s the idea behind Press 0 Publishing.
We’re an independent publishing house based in Connecticut, built on a simple belief:
The choices presented to us aren’t necessarily the only choices available.
Our philosophy
Every day, we’re presented with choices, expectations, and established ways of doing things. Some work beautifully. Others don’t. But somewhere along the way, it’s easy to forget that the options we’re given aren’t necessarily the only ones available.
Press 0 is about remembering that we have a choice.
It’s the moment we stop following the prompts long enough to consider what we actually need, what we’re trying to accomplish, and whether there’s a better way forward.
We believe in curiosity over compliance, thoughtful questions over automatic answers, and the power of people to make informed, intentional decisions. Sometimes the most important thing you can do is ask whether you’re even solving the right problem.
We don’t believe every system needs to be dismantled or every convention challenged. We believe people deserve the knowledge, confidence, and freedom to decide for themselves.
Sometimes that means choosing an option on the menu.Sometimes it means pressing 0.
What we believe
We believe books can do more than provide information or tell a compelling story. They can change how we see the world, challenge assumptions we didn’t realize we held, and introduce possibilities we hadn’t considered.
Our work is guided by a few simple ideas.
- Think critically.
- Just because something has always been done a certain way doesn’t mean it’s the only way.
- Stay curious.
- Better questions often lead to better possibilities.
- Value human agency.
- People deserve the knowledge, confidence, and freedom to make choices that work for them.
- Make room for different perspectives.
- There is no single path to learning, creating, participating, or succeeding.
- Keep people at the center.
- Systems, strategies, and tools should serve people, not the other way around.
We simply believe people should have the opportunity to decide whether the options in front of them actually meet their needs.
Our core values
- Human Agency
- People have the right and capacity to make informed choices about their own lives.
- Curiosity
- Better questions open doors to new possibilities.
- Critical Thinking
- We value thoughtful examination over automatic acceptance.
- Access & Inclusion
- Different people need different pathways, and those differences should be valued.
- Authenticity
- We embrace genuine voices, lived experiences, and diverse perspectives.
- Possibility
- The options presented are rarely the only options available.
What we publish
Press 0 Publishing is dedicated to sharing thoughtful, engaging works that encourage readers to explore ideas, question assumptions, and discover new perspectives.
Our publishing interests span practical nonfiction, education, technology, accessibility, inclusion, personal growth, and beyond. While our journey begins with nonfiction, we believe a powerful story can inspire just as much reflection as a practical guide.
We’re interested in works that make people think, whether they offer strategies for navigating everyday challenges, introduce a different way of understanding the world, or simply invite readers to consider a possibility they hadn’t imagined.
The common thread isn’t the genre. It’s the thinking.
Mission and vision
Our mission
Press 0 Publishing creates and shares thought-provoking works that encourage curiosity, critical thinking, and intentional choice. Through stories, ideas, and practical insights, we empower readers to question assumptions, explore possibilities, and find their own paths forward.
Our vision
A world where people recognize that the options presented to them are not the limits of what’s possible, and feel empowered to think critically, make intentional choices, and create their own paths.
A final thought
We’re not anti-menu.
We’re not even anti-automation.
We just think you should be able to talk to a human when you need one.
And sometimes, that human is you.