I have an idea
Not written yet? A ghostwriter can write it from interviews, or a coach can help you write it yourself.
Self-publishing services for independent authors
Publish a book you're proud of — and keep every right and royalty
Editing, cover design, formatting, distribution and marketing from one experienced team. Your accounts stay in your name, your royalties go straight to you, and you approve every step.
4.9/5 from 441+ Google reviewsNot affiliated with Amazon — and proud of it
3,000+authors published
100%royalties to you
Publish where readers buy books
Retailer logos show where books can be published. We are independent and not affiliated with these companies.
Start where you are
Where is your book right now?
Every book is at a different point. Choose yours and we'll point you to the next useful step — not a package you don't need.
I have a draft
Get an honest read on what it needs, then the right level of edit — starting with a free sample.
It's edited
Time for a cover that sells and an interior that looks professionally published.
I'm ready to publish
ISBNs, KDP, IngramSpark and wide eBook stores — set up in your own name.
It's published but not selling
We review the listing, run the ad maths and build a realistic marketing plan.
Not sure?
Answer six quick questions and a consultant will map out your next steps — free.
Ask a consultantOur services
Everything between your manuscript and your reader
Use one service or all of them. Each one is handled by a specialist, and everything connects — so nothing falls through the gaps.
Ghostwriting
Your story, written in your voice
See how it worksEditing & Proofreading
Developmental edits to final proofread
See how it worksBook Cover Design
Covers built to earn the click
See how it worksBook Formatting
Print & eBook interiors, upload-ready
See how it worksBook Illustration
Scenes, maps and character art
See how it worksChildren's Book Publishing
Illustrated picture books, start to finish
See how it worksPublishing & Distribution
ISBN, KDP, IngramSpark, libraries
See how it worksBook Marketing
Amazon Ads, BookBub, email, launch
See how it worksAudiobook Production
Human narration, Audible-ready
See how it worksAuthor Coaching & Strategy
Manuscript evaluation, publishing plan
See how it worksNot sure what you need?
Answer six quick questions and get a free, honest plan.
Get my free planBy the numbers
Where your publishing budget makes the biggest difference
Editing and the cover usually take most of a self-publishing budget — and they're what readers judge first. Typical market prices for an 80,000-word book:
Upper end of typical 2026 freelance and agency ranges, USD.
3,000+
authors helped to publish
4.9/5
average rating from 441+ Google reviews
100%
of royalties paid straight to you
4
countries' publishing rules we work with every day
Free tool
Build your publishing plan in 30 seconds
Tell us about your book and see the steps, in the right order, with realistic timings.
Your recommended order
- Developmental + copy edit — 6–10 weeks
- Cover design (runs alongside editing)
- Interior formatting (print + eBook) — 1–2 weeks
- ISBN, KDP & IngramSpark setup — 1–2 weeks
- Launch marketing (starts 6–8 weeks before release)
8–14 weeks, start to launch
Typical timings for a manuscript of average length. Steps like cover design run in parallel, so they don't add time. Your consultant will confirm dates in writing.
Get this plan pricedHow it works
A clear process, with you in control
No mystery, no disappearing for months. You'll always know what's happening and what comes next.
Free consultation
Tell us about your book and goals. We recommend only what it needs — sometimes that's less than you expect.
Written plan & quote
A fixed quote, clear deliverables, timeline and milestone payments. Nothing starts until you approve.
Create together
Editing, design and formatting with samples and approvals at each stage.
Publish in your name
Your accounts, your ISBNs, your royalties — plus a marketing plan if you want readers fast.
Choosing a publishing service
How to spot a publishing scam — and how we measure up
Fake 'Amazon publishers' have cost authors millions; Amazon has won court judgments against some of them. Before you hire anyone — including us — check these.
How we work
- Clearly independent — never claims to be a retailer
- Honest forecasts, no guarantees
- Milestone payments against approved work
- Accounts in your name, 100% of royalties to you
- Fixed written quotes, no countdown timers
- Verifiable reviews and real, named people
Your accounts stay in your name
Your KDP, IngramSpark and ACX accounts are created in your name, so royalties are paid straight to you.
Milestone payments
You pay in stages tied to work you have seen and approved, never the whole fee up front for large projects.
You own everything
Copyright, files and ISBNs (when you buy your own) belong to you. You receive editable source files.
No sales guarantees
Anyone who guarantees bestseller status or sales is guessing. We give you honest forecasts and the reasoning behind them.
Written scope before you pay
A plain-English agreement lists deliverables, revision rounds and dates, so nothing is left to memory.
Independent, not "Amazon"
We are an independent author-services team. We never claim to be Amazon, KDP or any retailer.
Author stories
What authors say after publishing with us
“I had no idea where to start. They explained every step, never rushed me, and my accounts were set up in my own name from day one. My book is now in bookstores and on Amazon.”
“The cover designer understood my genre instantly. Readers now mention the cover in their reviews — that never happened with my first book.”
“Honest from the first call. They told me my manuscript needed a developmental edit before anything else, instead of selling me a package. I trusted them after that.”
FAQ
Questions authors ask before publishing
What does a self-publishing company actually do?
We provide the professional services a traditional publisher would — editing, cover design, formatting, illustration, distribution setup, audiobook production and marketing — while you stay the publisher. You keep your rights, your accounts and your royalties.
Do you take a share of my royalties?
No. Your KDP, IngramSpark and other accounts are in your name, and royalties are paid directly to you. You pay us for the work, not for a cut of your sales.
Are you Amazon or affiliated with Amazon KDP?
No. We are an independent author-services company. Amazon KDP is free for anyone to use; we help you prepare and publish professionally. Be cautious of any company that claims to be Amazon's publishing team.
How much does it cost to self-publish a book?
Most professionally self-published books cost somewhere between about $1,500 and $5,000, with editing and cover design taking the largest share. Ghostwriting, illustration and audiobooks cost more. Our cost guide breaks down typical market prices.
How long does it take?
From an edited manuscript, many books are ready in 6–10 weeks. If the book needs a developmental edit, illustration or ghostwriting, it takes longer. The plan builder on this page gives a realistic estimate.
Do you work with authors outside the US?
Yes. We work with authors across the United States, United Kingdom, Canada and Australia, and handle country-specific details like ISBN agencies, legal deposit, spelling conventions and US tax forms for non-US authors.
Free consultation
Get a free publishing plan for your book
Answer a few quick questions — where your book is, what you want from it and what's in the way. A consultant will reply with a clear plan and fixed quote.
- A real consultant reads your answers — not a bot or a sales script.
- A written plan and fixed quote — within one business day, with no obligation.
- Your manuscript stays confidential — NDA available on request from the first call.
Prefer to talk it through?
Get AI Insights
Questions authors ask us before they start
Pick the question closest to your situation. You'll get a straight answer here — and you can take it further with your own AI assistant if you'd like a second opinion.
Still unsure? Ask a real consultant — it's free and there's no obligation.
Yes. KDP, IngramSpark and other platforms are free to use. What you pay for is professional work — editing, design, formatting and marketing expertise. Many authors hire freelancers for some parts and do the rest themselves.
The cover sells the first copy; editing earns the reviews that sell the next hundred. If your budget is tight, don't skip either — save on extras like trailers and hardcover editions instead.
Search the company name with 'scam' and 'reviews', check independent watchdog lists, ask for a written contract, and never give anyone your KDP login. Legitimate services let you own your accounts.
Amazon is the largest market for most authors, but IngramSpark reaches bookstores and libraries, and Apple, Kobo and Google Play matter in some countries. KDP Select exclusivity can pay off in certain genres.
Honestly, many sell fewer than 100 copies — usually because they launch without a plan, a genre-right cover or a series behind them. Books with professional production and steady marketing do much better.