Publications & Resources
Books
Explore books, guides, and educational resources created by incarcerated authors, advocates, and members of the prison community.
Featured works include publications by David J. Meister as well as tools and relationship resources created by families navigating incarceration and long-distance relationships.


Meister Manual: Complete RPG
A full tabletop RPG created from inside. Immersive, playable, prisoner-made.
Meister Manual: For Prisoners’ Lawsuits
A concise legal guide to civil rights lawsuits from inside prison.


Meister Manual: Writer’s Reference for Prisoners
A concise writer’s reference covering grammar, editing, logic, and argument, created for prisoner writers who need practical guidance at their fingertips.
Meister Manual: Drawing Tips for Prisoners
A practical guide for intermediate artists, focusing on shading techniques and methods for creating depth, texture, and clean, detailed drawings using limited supplies.

Couples Communication Guidebook
A practical workbook created specifically for incarcerated couples and long-distance partners.
Featuring 150+ pages of communication prompts, activities, reflection exercises, trackers, printable stationery, and eCards designed to help couples stay connected despite the challenges of separation.
Created by a prison wife for other prison wives and partners navigating incarceration, distance, and life between visits.
Available as an instant digital download through Chapters & Chains on Etsy.