Book Publishing Services, Matched, Not Bid For

Your book is matched with the right specialist, never put out to bid. One project manager pairs you with top book talent worldwide, at a fixed price in line with EFA rates, with a backup specialist ready. Specialists get fair rates. You write, specialists focus on the work, and we manage everything else.

I’m an authorI’m a specialist

Authors: packages from $537, written quote in 48 hours. Specialists: free to apply.

Matched, not bid for On marketplaces, authors fear the lowest bid, freelancers who vanish and amateurs, while specialists fear underbidding, late pay and endless edits. With AuthorWings, one project manager gives authors a fixed price, a backup specialist and top vetted talent, and gives specialists a rate agreed upfront, payment from AuthorWings and scope agreed in writing. On marketplaces With AuthorWings Author Specialist ? Lowest bid? Vanished? Amateur? Underbid? Paid late? Endless edits? Bids, guesswork and chasing. AW 1 PM Fixed price Backup specialist Top talent, vetted Rate agreed upfront Paid by AuthorWings Scope in writing Matched, not bid for.
  • TopGlobal book talent
  • 1Project manager, start to finish
  • EFAAligned, fixed prices
  • 100%Royalties and rights kept

Six author services from idea to launch day

Professional book publishing services for authors: book them together under one contract, or any one on its own.

From$6,600

Ghostwriting

A professional writer turns your idea or rough draft into a finished book in your voice.

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Book Editing

Developmental, line, copy, and proof editing, one level at a time, priced by genre.

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Book Design

Covers and interior layouts that fit your genre and pass KDP and IngramSpark print checks.

See design From$249

Book Publishing

Your book set up on Amazon, Apple Books, Kobo, Google Play, and IngramSpark, in your name.

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Book Marketing

An author website and newsletter, your Amazon page, and a launch plan, all in your name.

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Book Coaching

One-on-one guidance for authors who write the book themselves.

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Need more than one? See the combined price in the calculator, with no card and no email.

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Book publishing packages that start where your book is today

Pick the package that matches your manuscript, then choose Starter, Growth, or Authority.

Publish-Ready

Your book is edited. We design it and put it on sale.

Cover, formatting, and publishing in one package, from an ebook on Amazon to every store, bookstores, and libraries.

Price
From $537
Timeline
2 to 6 weeks

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Author-Polished

Your draft is finished. We edit it, design it, and put it on sale.

Editing first, then everything in Publish-Ready. Start with a $49 sample edit of up to 1,000 words.

Price
From $2,659
Timeline
4 to 8 weeks

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Launch-Ready

You have an idea. A professional writer writes it with you, then we publish it.

Ghostwriting, then cover, formatting, and publishing in one package.

Price
From $7,839
Timeline
10 to 29 weeks

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  • Prices are for books up to 20,000 words and a specialist matched by AuthorWings. Your exact price and date are in your written quote. Compare all nine packages.

Five steps from first call to launch day

One project manager guides you through every step, and you see the full price in writing before anything is signed.

  1. Book a free 30-minute call

    Tell us where your book is today. You can build an estimate in the calculator first, and your estimate lands within 10% to 15% of your written quote.

  2. Get your written quote within 48 hours

    It lists every service, price, and timeline. Outside fees, such as ISBN agency fees and printed proofs, are paid by you directly, with no markup.

  3. Sign your agreement

    Flexible, milestone-based payments, set out in your agreement before work starts. Nothing is signed until you approve the scope.

  4. We do the work, you approve each step

    Editing, cover, and formatting each come with rounds of changes. Your cover is designed while your manuscript is edited, so nothing waits in line.

  5. Your book launches under your name

    Every store account is opened in your name, and royalties are paid directly from each store to your bank account.

An edited manuscript of up to 50,000 words is usually on sale in 2 to 6 weeks, plus shipping time for a printed sample copy. Your exact date is in your quote.

How AuthorWings compares to every other publishing path

The price tag is only part of the cost. Here is what each path takes in royalties, rights, and time.

The pathAuthorWingsFlat feeTraditionalLarge or small pressHybrid or vanityAuthor pays a feeDIYSelf-publish
Up-front costFrom $537 flat$0 (advance paid to you)Package feeLow cash cost, plus your time
Royalties you keep100%7.5% to 15%Often 50% or less of net100%
Rights and accountsIn your nameLicensed to the publisherVaries; check who owns the ISBNIn your name
Time to launch2 to 6 weeks*2 to 4 years, typicalVaries by publisherYou set the pace

AuthorWingsFlat fee

  • Up-front costFrom $537 flat
  • Royalties you keep100%
  • Rights and accountsIn your name
  • Time to launch2 to 6 weeks*

TraditionalLarge or small press

  • Up-front cost$0 (advance paid to you)
  • Royalties you keep7.5% to 15%
  • Rights and accountsLicensed to the publisher
  • Time to launch2 to 4 years, typical

Hybrid or vanityAuthor pays a fee

  • Up-front costPackage fee
  • Royalties you keepOften 50% or less of net
  • Rights and accountsVaries; check the ISBN
  • Time to launchVaries by publisher

DIYSelf-publish

  • Up-front costLow, plus your time
  • Royalties you keep100%
  • Rights and accountsIn your name
  • Time to launchYou set the pace

See the full numbers in self-publishing vs traditional publishing.

*For an edited manuscript of up to 50,000 words, plus shipping time for a printed sample copy. Ranges are typical and vary by contract. Hybrid royalties: Authors Guild, checked October 2026.

One project manager, the right specialist at every stage Your AuthorWings project manager sits at the center of your book and brings in a ghostwriter, editor, cover designer, illustrator, formatter and marketer from top book talent, one at a time, as your book moves from draft to launch day. You keep 100% of it. YOUR BOOK Draft, with your ghostwriter Edit, with your editor Cover, with your designer Illustrations, if your book needs them Layout, with your formatter Launch, with your marketer 100% yours Ghostwriter Editor Cover Illustrator Formatter Marketer 1 project manager Top talent

New York-registered5+ years in publishing

One publishing partner instead of four freelancers you manage

At AuthorWings, your book is handled by the AuthorWings Specialist Network: vetted editors, designers, and writers with published credits. We match you with the best available specialist for your genre, or you can request one by name. Either way, you sign one contract with AuthorWings, and your project manager handles the rest.

Four freelancers

  • EditorOwn timeline, own invoice
  • Cover designerOwn timeline, own invoice
  • FormatterOwn timeline, own invoice
  • MarketerOwn timeline, own invoice

AuthorWings

One project manager and one invoiceThe tier defines the scope, and the price is on the page before you ask.

AuthorWings LLC is a New York-registered company whose team has delivered hundreds of projects across fiction, non-fiction, memoir, and children’s books. Read more about AuthorWings.

The AuthorWings Specialist Network

Vetted editors, designers, writers and illustrators.

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GhostwriterBeth PrenticeVetted GhostwriterCosy mystery, Romantic mysteryAustraliaEnglishI’m Beth Prentice, a USA Today bestselling author with approximately 30 novels and novellas published since 2012. I specialise in funny romantic mysteries and paranormal cosy mysteries, creating engaging characters, natural dialogue and plots filled with humour, heart and intrigue. My publishing credits include Deadly…GhostwritingCo-writing14 years30 booksView profile →EditorBlessing Oluebube OguwikeVetted EditorWriting, EditingNigeriaEnglish (US)Results-oriented Editor, Author Support Specialist on Webnovel Platforms, Acquisitions Editor, Cleva U.S. Bank Ambassador, and Certified AI Specialist with over five years of experience supporting authors, improving manuscript quality, managing publishing operations, and promoting brands across leading digital publishing platforms. Demonstrated expertise in manuscript acquisition,…Manuscript assessmentDevelopmental editingLine editing+16 more5 years35 booksView profile →Book DesignerCassandra BowenVetted Book DesignerChildren's picture books, Children's textbooksBarbadosEnglish (US and UK)I am book designer and early childhood textbook author from Barbados. I specialize in children's picture books but I also have experience in working with novels, poetry anthologies, photography coffee table books and cookbooks. I love working in this field and I work closely with…Cover designSeries brandingInterior layout+1 more11 years100+ booksView profile →IllustratorCeleste MonteithVetted IllustratorChildren's Picture Book Illustration, Story DevelopmentSouth AfricaEnglish (US and UK)I'm a children's picture book author and illustrator, currently working on my debut author-illustrator picture books. I also illustrate for self-publishing authors, and give editing/story development assistance for picture book authors.Children's book illustrationCharacter designCover art+6 more5 years2 booksView profile →IllustratorChar ReedVetted IllustratorAnimals, FantasyUnited StatesEnglishI am a professional artist and illustrator and have been building my career since 2003, specialising in animal and creature artwork that captures both anatomical accuracy and individual personality. My work combines a close appreciation for animal behaviour with expressive characterisation, bringing each subject to…Children's book illustrationInterior artCover art+3 more20 years4 booksView profile →IllustratorCharlene PeruchiVetted IllustratorChildren's Book, Fiction & Non-FictionGermanyEnglish, PortugueseI am Charlene, a designer and illustrator based in Berlin, Germany. I have experience illustrating children’s books; fiction and non-fiction stories. My illustrations are characterized by a strong use of color contrast and shapes. I enjoy illustrating anthropomorphic animals, but I also draw humans of…Maps and diagramsChildren's book illustrationPicture book layout+2 more3 years2 booksView profile →Book DesignerChristine PekatowskiVetted Book DesignerChildren, EducationUnited StatesEnglish (US)I'm a professional book and publication designer with more than 18 years of experience in editorial design, typesetting, and print and digital production. My background includes approximately 10 years designing educational and children's nonfiction books for Enslow Publishers and Rosen Publishing Group. I specialize in…Cover designInterior layout18 years100 booksView profile →EditorDawn M. BarclayVetted EditorSuspense, RomanceUnited StatesEnglish (US)Beyond editing, as of October, 2026, I’ve written seven novels, three nonfiction books, and edited nine crime fiction anthologies. My work has won the Agatha, Macavity, Chanticleer, Maxy, and Lowell Thomas Gold Awards, and I have been a finalist for the Anthony and Silver Falchion…Manuscript assessmentCopy editingQuery letter and synopsis review+8 more30 years20+ booksView profile →TranslatorDiane GaroVetted TranslatorI translate your booksFranceEnglish, Spanish +1I am Diane, a professional English and Spanish to French literary translator and proofreader, with a Master's Degree in Translation and more than 15 years of experience as a freelancer. I have translated and reviewed over 50 books (fantasy, suspense, cozy mystery, romantic comedy, etc.)…Literary translationEditing of translated textProofreading15 years50 booksView profile →EditorGinny RuthsVetted EditorMemoir, Narrative nonfictionUnited StatesEnglish (US)As a substantive, developmental, and line editor for 30+ years, I’ve collaborated with clients around the world in both fiction and nonfiction, from memoir and spirituality to fantasy and thriller to children’s picture books. Business clients include Paralyzed Veterans of America, Infinity Foundation, US Soccer,…Manuscript assessmentCopy editingQuery letter and synopsis review+15 more36 years30+ booksView profile →EditorJenny BowmanVetted EditorMiddle Grade, Children's BooksUnited StatesEnglish (US and UK)Jenny Bowman is Children’s Book Editor with over fifteen years experience providing developmental editing and children’s book coaching for Picture Books, Chapter Books and Middle Grade Novels. She works with authors from around the world, and has edited books on the New York Times bestselling…Developmental editingQuery letter and synopsis reviewChildren's book coaching16 years100+ booksView profile →GhostwriterJohn SchmuckerVetted GhostwriterMemoir, BusinessUnited StatesEnglish (US)I’m a ghostwriter and author with thirteen years of published writing behind me. Two of the books I have ghostwritten were published by Wiley. In the acknowledgments of the second, the author writes that we went from our first conversation to a finished 75,000 word…GhostwritingCo-writingBook proposal writing13 years8 booksView profile →EditorKerry AbermanVetted EditorFiction, NonfictionUnited StatesEnglish (US)I am a full-time book editor with nine years’ experience specializing in developmental and line edits. Books I’ve edited have won numerous awards and reached New York Times best seller status. I also offer professional proofreads, manuscript evaluations, and query and synopsis packages. When I…Manuscript assessmentDevelopmental editingLine editing+13 more9 years117 booksView profile →TranslatorLinda GausVetted TranslatorLiterary fiction, Non-fictionUnited StatesGerman, English (US)Native speaker of US English with a Ph.D. in German (literature) from the University of California, Berkeley, and over 25 years' experience as a freelance DE-EN translator. My most recent translation is of Martina Hefter's 2024 German Book Prize-winning novel, "Hey, Good Morning, How Are…Literary translationLocalizationEditing of translated text26 years25 booksView profile →Book DesignerLorenzo AvvedutoFantasy, FictionItalyItalian, English (US and UK)I am a book designer and formatter with 10 years of experience in book layout and typesetting. I specialize in preparing professional, clean, and well-organized layouts for novels and fiction books, including adventure and fantasy. I work with Microsoft Word, Adobe InDesign, Canva, and LibreOffice,…Cover designInterior layout10 years150 booksView profile →EditorLorraine WhiteleyVetted EditorNon-fiction, ThesisSouth AfricaAfrikaans, English (US and UK)As a lifelong avid reader with a sharp eye for detail, I am a certified Copyeditor and Proofreader dedicated to delivering flawless, high-quality content. I recently formalised my lifelong passion by earning my certification from SA Writers' College in April 2026. However, my editorial roots…Copy editingManuscript assessmentFact-checking+5 more15 years100 booksView profile →EditorMark GardnerVetted EditorChristian Fiction/Fantasy, Science FictionUnited StatesEnglish (US and UK)I am an editor and proofreader with more than nine years of experience working with independent authors, small presses, and self-publishing professionals. I have edited 40 books and 200 academic papers. My projects have included fiction and nonfiction books, memoirs, self-help titles, business books, true…Line editingCopy editingProofreading+3 more9 years40 booksView profile →IllustratorRenikeVetted IllustratorCover Art and DesignNigeriaEnglishI'm Renike, an award-winning visual artist, illustrator, and book cover designer passionate about creating a safe space for women by depicting them in soft, authentic, and relatable ways. Over the years, I’ve had the joy of collaborating with top global publishers like HarperCollins, Penguin Random House, and Scholastic, as well as brands like…Children's book illustrationInterior artCover art+6 more8 years23 booksView profile →EditorSue TothVetted EditorFiction, MemoirUnited StatesI am a developmental editor and book coach. My specialty is working with fiction authors in the genres of romance, mystery, thriller, psychological thriller, and suspense. When you work with me, we will look at the big picture of your book together. I'll help you…Manuscript assessmentDevelopmental editingBook coaching20 years500 booksView profile →GhostwriterSwati HegdeVetted GhostwriterRomance, FantasyIndiaEnglish (US)Swati Hegde is the author of 5 romance and young adult novels published by Penguin Random House. She is also a freelance editor, mindset coach, and self-proclaimed coffee shop enthusiast who lives in Bangalore, India, and can often be found at the nearest café with a hot…GhostwritingBlurb and back-cover copyQuery letter writing+4 more9 years50 booksView profile →EditorTaylor MelendyVetted EditorFiction, FantasyUnited StatesEnglish (US)I’m an editor with 11 years of experience and have worked on 165 books for independent authors and hybrid publishers, including MindStir Media, Manhattan Book Group, and Seacoast Press. I edit fiction and fantasy, memoir, nonfiction, and children’s books, with a special interest in projects…Manuscript assessmentDevelopmental editingLine editing+2 more11 years165 booksView profile →EditorTenesha L. CurtisVetted EditorFiction, Self-HelpUnited StatesEnglish (US)I have an academic and professional background in psychotherapy for addictive diseases, and currently work full-time as the publishing manager at Get Book Help. As an indie author myself, I have real-world, first-hand experience with exactly what my clients are experiencing—no theories, no hearsay, I…Manuscript assessmentQuery letter and synopsis reviewDevelopmental editing+25 more26 years300 booksView profile →EditorVicky HaygoodVetted EditorScience Fiction, FantasyUnited StatesEnglish (US)I am a freelance editor and publishing professional with 7+ years of experience providing developmental editing, line editing, copyediting, proofreading, and book production support. I specialize in fiction and author services, with experience across romance, romantasy, fantasy, science fiction, horror, speculative fiction, LGBTQ+ fiction, literary/upmarket…Copy editingProofreadingDevelopmental editing+6 more7 years40 booksView profile →IllustratorSian MooreVetted IllustratorPicture Book, Children's LiteratureWalesEnglishBooked until May 2027I graduated university in 2014 with a BAhons in Illustration. I have been working as a freelance illustrator since then, working in both children's magazines and picture books. I have been illustrating picture books since 2023, and have fully illustrated eight books so far. I…Children's book illustrationInterior artCover art+2 more12 years8 booksView profile →

Why genre changes how a book gets published

Trim size, cover conventions, and Amazon categories all change with genre, so each one is published differently.

Fiction Publishing

  • Cover conventions
  • BISAC codes
  • Series setup

Novels across thriller, romance, fantasy, mystery, science fiction, literary, and historical fiction, with covers that follow the look readers scan for, the store categories readers browse (BISAC codes), and series setup for multi-book launches.

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Non-Fiction Publishing

  • Subtitle
  • A+ Content
  • Print on demand

Business, self-help, memoir, biography, history, and how-to, where positioning the author as an authority matters more than genre convention. A clear subtitle, back cover text, and extra images on your Amazon page (A+ Content) keep a reader reading.

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Children’s Book Publishing

  • Pages as designed
  • Age group
  • Reading level

Picture books, chapter books, middle grade, and young adult. Picture book pages stay exactly as designed, each book is listed under the right age group and reading level, and the print files are ready for KDP and IngramSpark.

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Specialty Book Publishing

  • Custom trim
  • Color interior
  • Non-standard formats

Cookbooks, photo books, poetry, art books, religious texts, academic, and technical titles, with custom trim sizes, color interiors, layout-heavy design, and distribution for non-standard formats. Pricing depends on production complexity.

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