One publishing partner, matched specialists, and a book that stays yours

AuthorWings matches indie authors with vetted editors, designers, and writers from the AuthorWings Specialist Network. You sign one contract, pay one invoice, and work with one project manager from first draft to launch day.

Every standard price, from single services to our self-publishing packages, is listed on our site before you ever fill out a form. Our rates follow the Editorial Freelancers Association rate chart, and every author keeps 100% of royalties and rights.

  • Prices on the page
  • EFA-aligned rates
  • 100% royalties and rights
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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 the AuthorWings Specialist Network, 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

AuthorWings LLCNew York-registered

Who is behind AuthorWings

AuthorWings is an author services company. You hire us, we deliver the work, and the finished book is entirely yours: the copyright, the ISBN, the retailer accounts, and every dollar it earns. That’s what sets us apart from a publisher, which buys your rights and pays you a cut of what the book earns.

  • RegisteredAuthorWings LLCA New York-registered company
  • Track recordHundreds of projects5+ years across fiction, non-fiction, memoir, and children’s books
  • NetworkSpecialist NetworkVetted editors, designers, and writers with published credits, in 30+ countries
  • ContactTalk to our teamhello@authorwings.com
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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 →

Four promises behind every AuthorWings project

We hold every service, contract, and hire to these four promises. If a decision doesn’t pass, it doesn’t happen.

01

You see the price first

Every standard package is priced on its service page, and the cost calculator estimate lands within 10% to 15% of your written quote, which follows within 48 hours. That quote is the price in your contract, with the scope spelled out in plain English. Custom work, like a rush timeline, gets its own written quote before it starts. No expiring rates, no countdown deals.

The testCould an author price this without a call?

02

Fair, checkable rates

Rates are set against the Editorial Freelancers Association rate chart, the most widely cited public survey of editorial and publishing rates, and our editing rates sit at or below its published fiction ranges. If a package lists it, it’s included, and editing comes standard with every ghostwriting package.

The testWould this rate hold up against the EFA chart?

03

You own everything

Your copyright, your ISBN, and every retailer account (KDP, IngramSpark, Apple Books, Kobo, Draft2Digital) are registered in your name. We’re paid once for the work, and royalties go straight from the retailer to you for the life of the book.

The testDoes the author own everything after delivery?

04

Matched, not bid for

We match your book with the best available specialist for your genre, or you can request one by name. We agree on their rate upfront, pay them directly, and put the scope in writing, so they can put their best work into your book. You get one project manager from start to finish, a backup specialist on standby, and a firm delivery deadline in every contract.

The testWould this specialist do their best work at this rate?

Five things to check before you hire any publishing service

First-time authors rarely have anything to compare against. Whoever you hire, these five questions will protect your book and your budget.

  • Can you see the price before a sales call?

    If a company won’t give you a number until it has your manuscript, your word count, and an hour of your time on the phone, you can’t compare it fairly with anyone else.

    At AuthorWings

    Every standard price is published on its service page, and the cost calculator gives you an estimate before any call. Our guide to the cost of publishing a book shows how those numbers compare with the market.

  • Is editing included, or sold separately?

    No professional manuscript should ship without editing, so it shouldn’t show up later as a pricey add-on.

    At AuthorWings

    Editing is built into every ghostwriting package, and any package that names a service includes it.

  • Are you paying for an “approval” that doesn’t exist?

    Kindle Direct Publishing is self-service, with no approval committee, yet some authors are quoted $15,000 to $25,000 to “get approved.” What publishing on Amazon actually costs is a small fraction of that.

    At AuthorWings

    We explain exactly what KDP checks, and publishing setup starts at $249.

  • Who keeps the royalties and rights?

    Some hybrid publishers charge $3,000 to $25,000 or more upfront, then keep 30% to 50% of royalties for the life of the title while holding your ISBN and distribution accounts.

    At AuthorWings

    Your ISBN, copyright, and every retailer account are registered to you, and we take 0% of royalties.

  • Is the company easy to reach and accountable?

    Look for a registered business, a published phone number, and a delivery date in writing. Writer Beware, sponsored by the Science Fiction & Fantasy Writers Association, is a good place to check any company first, including us.

    At AuthorWings

    A New York-registered company with a published phone number and email, one project manager from start to finish, a backup specialist on standby, and a firm delivery deadline written into every contract.

Why this matters to us. Some authors who get burned once never write again. We built AuthorWings so every author finishes their book, and owns it.

Price your book in 60 seconds, before you talk to anyone

There are two ways to start. Build an estimate in the cost calculator, no credit card or email required, or book a free 30-minute call with a publishing specialist. Either way, your written quote follows within 48 hours, and that quote is the number in your contract.

Build your estimate in 60 seconds Book a free call with a publishing specialist

Two routes, one quoteNo sales script

Whichever you choose

  1. CalculatorYour word count and services, estimated in under a minute
  2. CallA specialist confirms scope, timeline, and payments
  3. QuoteIn writing within 48 hours, and that number goes into the contract

Every standard price is already on its service page.

Want a mutual NDA before your call? Just ask. You keep 100% of your rights, and nothing gets signed until you’re ready to move forward.

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