Question 1

How do I know which package is right for me?

Accepted Answer

Book a free 30-minute consultation. We'll review your manuscript or idea and recommend the right path. No pitch, no pressure. Just honest advice about what your book needs.

Question 2

Do I need a finished manuscript to start?

Accepted Answer

Not necessarily. If you have a draft, we can start with editing. If you only have an idea, we can begin with ghostwriting or developmental outlining. Book a consultation and we'll map out the best route.

Question 3

How long does the publishing process take?

Accepted Answer

Timeline depends on the services you need. A Launch package with a polished manuscript can go from sign-off to live on Amazon in 4 to 6 weeks. Professional and Authority packages typically take 8 to 16 weeks. Legacy timelines are scoped individually.

Question 4

Who owns the copyright?

Accepted Answer

You do, always. ISBNs are registered in your name, royalties are paid directly to you, and you retain full intellectual property rights. We are a service provider, not a publisher that takes a cut of your rights.

Question 5

Can I use my own ISBN?

Accepted Answer

Yes. If you already have ISBNs, we'll use those. If not, we'll register new ones in your name as part of your package.

Question 6

What about ghostwriting? Who owns the content?

Accepted Answer

You do. Our ghostwriting agreement includes full IP transfer. The manuscript is yours to publish, adapt, and monetise however you choose.

Question 7

Do you offer payment plans?

Accepted Answer

Yes. We require a 50% deposit to begin work, with the balance due on delivery. For larger packages (Authority and Legacy), we can structure milestone-based payments.

Question 8

Are there any hidden fees?

Accepted Answer

None. Every price is listed on our pricing page. No surprise charges for revisions within scope, no 'rush fees', no mandatory upsells.

Question 9

What if I'm not satisfied with the work?

Accepted Answer

We build revision rounds into every package. If something isn't right, we make it right. Our goal is a book you're proud to publish. We don't ship work that doesn't meet our standards.

Question 10

What's the difference between developmental editing and copy editing?

Accepted Answer

Developmental editing focuses on big-picture structure: plot, pacing, chapter flow, character arcs, and argument clarity. Copy editing works at the sentence level: grammar, consistency, style, and accuracy. Most manuscripts benefit from both.

Question 11

Do you edit in UK or US English?

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Both. We'll match whatever market you're targeting. Just let us know your preference.

Question 12

How does ghostwriting work?

Accepted Answer

We start with in-depth interviews (recorded), build a chapter outline, produce a sample chapter to nail your voice, then write the full manuscript with two structural revision passes. You review and approve at every stage.

Question 13

How many cover concepts do I get?

Accepted Answer

Launch includes one professional cover concept. Professional and above include premium custom covers with multiple concepts and unlimited revisions until you're satisfied.

Question 14

Will my book look good in print AND on Kindle?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Every formatting package includes both print-ready files (paperback and/or hardback) and reflowable ebook files. We QA against KDP, IngramSpark, and EPUB 3 standards.

Question 15

Can I get a hardback edition?

Accepted Answer

Hardback is included in Professional and above, and available as an add-on for Launch.

Question 16

Which retailers will my book be available on?

Accepted Answer

All packages include KDP distribution. Professional and above add IngramSpark for global wholesale distribution to bookshops, libraries, and retailers including Barnes & Noble, Amazon, and independent stores.

Question 17

Will I earn royalties?

Accepted Answer

Yes. 100% of royalties are paid directly to you by the retailers. We don't take a cut. Your book, your revenue.

Question 18

Can I sell my book in bookshops?

Accepted Answer

Yes. With IngramSpark distribution (Professional and above), your book is available for order by any bookshop worldwide. We also provide the metadata and marketing materials to help you pitch to local stores.

Question 19

Do you guarantee Amazon bestseller status?

Accepted Answer

No reputable publisher guarantees bestseller status. We build data-driven launch campaigns that give your book the best possible start, but '#1 Bestseller' depends on timing, competition, and market dynamics.

Question 20

What's included in a launch campaign?

Accepted Answer

Launch campaigns typically include Amazon Ads setup, category and keyword optimisation, social media assets, and a press release. Authority and Legacy packages include PR outreach and podcast booking.

Question 21

Do you offer ongoing marketing after launch?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Our monthly Growth Plans (Growth, Pro, Elite) provide ongoing Amazon optimisation, content marketing, PR, and advertising management to keep your book selling long after launch day.

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