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How it worksFive clear steps. No surprises.
You always know what happens next, who is doing it, and when. Nothing starts until you agree, and nothing is paid until you approve.
Publishing Roadmap call
A free conversation about your book, your goals and your timeline. An editor reads what you send beforehand, and you receive a written plan afterwards, whether or not you work with us.
Your quote and agreement
A written scope, milestone schedule and quote, plus the clause that keeps your rights and royalties with you. Nothing starts until you agree.
Writing and editing
Your writer or editor works through the book with you, chapter by chapter, with revision rounds agreed up front.
Cover and interior design
A custom cover and professionally formatted pages for print and ebook. You approve every design before it is final.
Published in your name
We set up your book on the platforms you choose, in your own accounts, and help you order your first printed copies.
You approve, then you pay.
- 50% to begin, once you sign your agreement.
- 25% at the midpoint, after you approve that milestone.
- 25% at the end, after you approve your finished book, before it is published.
- Refundable deposit within 7 days if work has not started.
- Payment plans are available.
Realistic dates, set before we begin.
Your exact dates depend on the length of your book and how quickly you review each step. They are written into your agreement.
- Editing: about 4 to 6 weeks
- Editing, design and publishing: about 8 to 10 weeks
- Ghostwriting and publishing: about 4 to 6 months
Four things we put in writing before you pay a cent.
Your book stays yours
You keep 100% of your rights and royalties. Your book is published in your own accounts, under your name.
You approve, then you pay
Work is split into milestones. Each payment comes only after you have reviewed and approved the last step.
One person you know
A named editor leads your book from start to finish. You always know who to call.
No empty promises
We never promise sales, rankings or bestseller status. We promise careful work, clear dates and honest answers.
Let's talk about your book.
A free 30 minute Publishing Roadmap call with an editor. You leave with a written plan, whatever you decide.