AuthorPad · Self-Publishing Package
AuthorPad: Professional Publishing for Your Finished Manuscript
Your manuscript is finished. We 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$3,500 / CA$4,900 · payable in 2 installments
★ 5.0 on Google200+ books100% of your rights and royalties
Is It Right for You?
AuthorPad Is Built for Authors Who Are Ready to Publish
AuthorPad is a fit if you
- Have a finished manuscript (we can add professional editing if you need it)
- Want a book that looks and reads like it came from a traditional publisher
- Want to keep 100% of your rights and royalties
- Want an experienced team to handle design, production and distribution for you
- Prefer to lead your own book marketing
Choose AuthorPad Plus instead if
You want editing, positioning and launch support in one package, so your book builds your authority from day one. See AuthorPad Plus.
What's Included
Everything You Need to Publish Professionally
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
Copywriting
- Back cover copy
- Amazon book description copywriting
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
Optional add-on: professional editing. Editing is not included in AuthorPad, but you can add it. Every manuscript is reviewed before we begin, and we will let you know if editing would help. Use our editing calculator for an estimate.
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 AuthorPad is the right fit, recommend editing if it would help and assign your project manager.
- 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 AuthorPad 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 Questions, Answered
Is AuthorPad self-publishing?
Yes. AuthorPad is our self-publishing package. 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.
Is editing included?
Editing is not included in AuthorPad, but you can add professional editing to your package. We review every manuscript before we begin and will tell you if editing would help. Use our editing calculator for an estimate, or choose AuthorPad Plus, which includes editing and proofreading.
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.