About Us

Empowering authors to become effective leaders and clear thinkers through professional publishing.

Our Story

LODE Publishing (Clemens Lode Verlag e.K.) is a Düsseldorf-based publishing house established in 2013. We specialize in LaTeX typesetting and high-quality non-fiction books across science, philosophy, business, and psychology.

Our mission is to empower individuals to become effective leaders and clear thinkers through publishing services, educational resources, and consulting expertise that transform complex ideas into professional publications.

What Sets Us Apart

Technical Excellence

We specialize in LaTeX typesetting with expertise in mathematical notation, sophisticated layouts, and format conversions.

Philosophical Foundation

We integrate philosophical rigor with practical publishing solutions, ensuring clarity and depth in every project.

Global Collaboration

Our international team works across continents to bring diverse perspectives and expertise to your project.

Author-First Approach

We believe in empowering authors with the tools and knowledge to maintain control over their publishing journey.

Our Team

Clemens Lode

Founder & Lead Typesetter

Clemens developed a passion for writing from age five and discovered LaTeX during his computer science studies. He has written extensively on philosophy, science, and project management, and brings over a decade of LaTeX expertise to every project.

Conna Craig

Editor & Writer

A Harvard graduate with 10 years of collaboration with Clemens, Conna has edited 36 non-fiction books and spoken before audiences totaling nearly 30,000 people. Based in Carmel, California, she brings precision and clarity to every manuscript.

Our Services

  • LaTeX publishing and professional book formatting
  • Editorial services (copy editing and developmental editing)
  • Format conversion between EPUB, TeX, and other formats
  • Project management and agile consulting
  • Educational resources and templates for the LaTeX community

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