Frequently Asked Questions

The timeline varies depending on the services needed and the length of your manuscript. Generally, our complete publishing process takes 6-12 weeks. Editing can take 2-6 weeks, cover design 1-2 weeks, formatting 1 week, and publishing setup 1 week. We provide a detailed timeline after reviewing your specific project.

Yes, absolutely! You retain full ownership and all rights to your book and its content. We provide services only and make no claim to your intellectual property. You maintain complete control over your work and all future decisions regarding your book.

We accept manuscripts in Microsoft Word (.doc, .docx), PDF, Google Docs, Pages, and plain text (.txt) formats. For the best editing experience, we prefer Word documents with track changes enabled. If you have your manuscript in another format, please contact us and we'll work with you.

Developmental editing focuses on big-picture elements like structure, plot, and character development. Copy editing addresses grammar, style, and clarity at the sentence level. Proofreading is the final check for typos, spelling, and formatting errors. Many books benefit from multiple types of editing.

Yes! You can view our portfolio of cover designs on our Portfolio page. We create custom designs tailored to your book's genre, target audience, and your personal preferences. Each cover design includes multiple concepts for you to choose from.

Yes, we offer comprehensive marketing services including book launch strategies, social media marketing, press release writing, author platform development, and ongoing promotional support. Marketing can be included in packages or purchased as a standalone service.

Costs vary depending on the services you need. Our packages start at $799 for basic services and go up to $2,999 for comprehensive publishing and marketing. Individual services like editing start at $0.02/word. We provide detailed, customized quotes for every project.

No, absolutely not. Our quoted price includes everything specified in your package or service agreement. Any additional work outside the original scope will be discussed and approved by you before implementation. We believe in transparent, upfront pricing.

Yes, we offer flexible payment plans for packages over $1,000. Typically, we require 50% upfront and 50% upon completion, but we can work with your budget to create a payment schedule that works for you.

We offer unlimited revisions within the scope of your original project until you're completely satisfied. Our goal is to exceed your expectations. If there are any issues, we work closely with you to resolve them. We also offer a satisfaction guarantee on all our services.

You're involved as much as you want to be! We provide regular updates and seek your input at key milestones. You'll review and approve all major elements like edited content, cover designs, and formatted layouts. Your dedicated project manager ensures smooth communication throughout.

Yes, we encourage feedback and collaboration throughout the process. Minor changes and revisions are included in all our packages. Significant changes outside the original scope may incur additional fees, which we'll discuss with you beforehand.

We can publish your book on all major platforms including Amazon (Kindle and print), Apple Books, Barnes & Noble, Kobo, and many others. Our distribution network reaches over 40,000 retailers worldwide, ensuring your book is available wherever readers shop.

An ISBN is required for most book sales and distribution. We can provide and assign an ISBN for your book as part of our publishing services. If you prefer to purchase your own ISBN (which lists you as the publisher), we can help you with that process as well.

You'll receive royalties directly from the platforms where your book is sold (Amazon, Apple, etc.). We can help you set up your accounts so payments go directly to you. You'll typically receive monthly royalty payments, and we provide guidance on tracking and managing your book income.

Absolutely! We strongly recommend publishing both print and digital versions to maximize your reach and sales potential. We handle the formatting for both versions and can publish them simultaneously across all platforms.