AuthorPad + Editing · Self-Publishing Package
AuthorPad + Editing: Your Manuscript Edited, Designed and Published
Your manuscript is written. We edit and proofread it, turn it into a professionally designed book in hardcover, paperback and ebook, publish it under your name, and get it in front of readers worldwide.
US$6,500 / CA$9,100 · payable in installments
★ 5.0 on Google200+ books100% of your rights and royalties
Is It Right for You?
AuthorPad + Editing Is Built for Authors Whose Manuscript Needs Editing
AuthorPad + Editing is a fit if you
- Have a complete manuscript that needs professional editing before it is published
- Want editing, design and publishing handled by one team
- Want a book that looks and reads like it came from a traditional publisher
- Want to keep 100% of your rights and royalties
- Prefer to lead your own book marketing
Choose a different package if
Your manuscript is already edited: see AuthorPad. You want positioning and launch support as well: see AuthorPad Plus.
What's Included
Editing and Publishing, Handled by One Team
Editorial and copywriting
- Editorial manuscript assessment
- Comprehensive editing (up to 50,000 words)
- Proofreading (up to 50,000 words)
- Back cover copy
- Amazon book description copywriting
Design and production
- Hardcover, paperback and ebook editions
- Interior design for print and ebook
- Cover design for print and ebook
- Book cover mockups
- Amazon A+ Content design and submission
Publishing and distribution
- Amazon Author Central page setup
- Preorder setup and retail pricing guidance
- Amazon optimization and SEO
- Retail metadata optimization
- Printing and retail distribution setup
- Global distribution to 40,000+ bookstores, online booksellers and libraries
Support and ownership
- A dedicated project manager from start to finish
- 100% of your rights and royalties
- 100% human-produced
Longer manuscript? Editing covers up to 50,000 words. Additional words are US$60 / CA$84 per 1,000 words. We review every manuscript before we begin and confirm your price in writing.
How It Works
From Finished Manuscript to Published Book
- Submit your book for reviewSend us your manuscript and tell us about your goals.
- We review your manuscriptWe confirm the package is the right fit, confirm your word count and schedule your project.
- Editing and proofreadingOur editors complete your comprehensive edit, and you review and approve the changes. Then a separate proofreader checks the final text with fresh eyes, so nothing slips through.
- Design and productionWe design your cover and interior, and you review and approve each stage.
- Publish and distributeWe publish your book under your name and make it available worldwide.
Your Investment
Author Stories
What Our Authors Say
“It felt like a genuine partnership built on communication and trust. They worked with me, not just for me, and that made all the difference.”
“I never had to worry or feel overwhelmed in the process because she was always there every step of the way. I was never alone.”
“A publishing partner that treats your work like a legacy project, not just another title.”
FAQ
AuthorPad + Editing Questions, Answered
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Is AuthorPad + Editing self-publishing?
Yes. AuthorPad + Editing is our self-publishing package with professional editing included. Your book is published in your name, and you keep 100% of your rights and royalties. We handle the professional work so it looks and reads like it came from a traditional publisher.
What editing is included?
An editorial manuscript assessment, comprehensive editing and proofreading for manuscripts up to 50,000 words. Longer manuscripts are US$60 / CA$84 per additional 1,000 words. If your manuscript needs developmental editing, we will tell you before we begin. See our editing levels.
How is this different from AuthorPad Plus?
Both include editing. AuthorPad Plus adds positioning and launch support, so your book builds your authority from launch day.
How long does it take?
Most books are published within 3 to 9 months, depending on the length of your book and how quickly you review each stage.
Will I own my book?
Yes. You keep 100% of your rights and 100% of your royalties.
What if I want help marketing my book?
AuthorPad focuses on publishing. If you want positioning and launch support, AuthorPad Plus or AuthorPad Signature may be a better fit.
Ready to Publish Your Book?
Submit your book for review today, or book a free 15-minute call if you have questions first.