Professional self-publishing · AuthorShelf Inc.

Publish Your Book. Keep Every Right. See Every Step.

Six transparent packages from $399–$2,989. 100% rights & royalties. Lifetime production command center (AuthorShelf Portal) so every file, edit, and distribution milestone stays visible. No subscriptions. No surprises. No rights grabs.

You finished the manuscript. Now the work shouldn’t feel like a trap — stuck between expensive big paid publishers and pure DIY that demands tech skills you don’t have. AuthorShelf is the clear path: itemized packages, human oversight, global retail distribution, and a portal that shows where your book stands.

  • 100% rights & royalties
  • Lifetime portal access
  • No subscriptions
  • Global retail distribution
Find Your Package Free Author Readiness Call

Free 15-minute Author Readiness Call. No pressure. No obligation.

You keep 100% rights and 100% royalties — we never take a cut of your book sales.

Recommended starting points

Most debut authors choose Launch or Pro

Best for first books Launch $597 Pro cover & interior · lifetime portal
  • Human-led cover & interior
  • eBook + retail distribution
  • ISBN assignment
  • Lifetime Author Portal
  • 100% rights & royalties
View Launch → Most popular Pro $997 Full production + launch assets
  • Full custom cover direction
  • Amazon A+ & media kit
  • Hardcover option
  • Bookstore Returns included
  • Lifetime portal + launch assets
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Jason Bradley, founder of AuthorShelf Inc. in Maryville, Tennessee

Who’s behind AuthorShelf · Maryville, TN

A real founder. A real company. On your side.

Jason Bradley founded AuthorShelf to help authors publish without losing control or getting trapped in confusing offers. AuthorShelf gives writers transparent packages, a lifetime Author Portal (your production command center), and a process designed to make every step easier to understand. Based in East Tennessee, Jason focuses on making self-publishing feel more human, more transparent, and less risky for first-time authors.

J.D. / LL.M. · U.S. Navy veteran · Maryville, TN. You can talk to a real founder before you spend a dollar — not a faceless quote funnel.

Free Author Readiness Call Meet the founder →

Free 15-minute Author Readiness Call. No pressure. No obligation.

You keep 100% rights and 100% royalties — we never take a cut of your book sales.

Why first-time authors choose AuthorShelf

Transparent pricing, full ownership, and a visible process — so you never buy a black box.

  • 100% rights & royalties No revenue share. No copyright transfer. You own the book.
  • Transparent pricing Six clear packages $399–$2,989. No “request a quote” trap.
  • No portal subscription Lifetime Author Portal included — track every milestone free forever.
  • You approve every major step No black box. Cover, interior, and eProofs need your portal OK.
  • Free Author Readiness Call 15 minutes. Honest fit recommendation. Part friends if not confident.
  • Maryville, Tennessee Real East Tennessee company. Real founder. Real accountability.
See packages Find my package Author Readiness Call See the process

Free 15-minute Author Readiness Call. No pressure. No obligation.

You keep 100% rights and 100% royalties — we never take a cut of your book sales.

Production logistics · not email chaos

Your book runs on a production command center

Most authors fear a black box: lost files, mystery timelines, and endless email threads. The AuthorShelf Portal is the logistics system for your title — every manuscript, proof, approval, and distribution milestone tracked in one place, for life.

AuthorShelf Portal dashboard showing active projects, six production phases, team messages, and royalty summary
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Production command center (live product UI; sample project data for preview). Phases, file versions, approvals, and team messaging — so nothing falls through the cracks. Included for life on every package.

See the command center 6-phase production pipeline

You keep 100% rights and 100% royalties — we never take a cut of your book sales.

Not ready to buy? Book a free Author Readiness Call — guided readiness check, not a sales pitch. If you’re not confident after, we part friends.

Hardcover book on a library shelf titled Your Next Book — the professional print-ready result of AuthorShelf production

The finished product

Print-ready. Your title. Your brand.

Professional hardcover and paperback presentation with global retail placement — not a PDF stuck in email limbo.

  • Custom cover & interior for your manuscript
  • Lifetime portal tracking through Title Live
  • 100% rights & royalties stay yours

Cover style range

Book cover style sample 1 — professional print presentation
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Book cover style sample 5 — professional print presentation
Book cover style sample 6 — professional print presentation

Your cover is custom to your manuscript. Original design direction, your title and branding — approved by you in the portal before anything goes live.

Samples above show print quality and genre range. Real client covers replace these as titles publish. We don’t invent testimonials — we give you a free readiness call, written refund rules, and transparent packages you can verify first.

View packages 15-point partner checklist

You keep 100% rights and 100% royalties — we never take a cut of your book sales.

Not sure? Book a free Author Readiness Call. If you’re not confident after, we part friends — no pressure.

After the files are done

Distribution & what happens after launch

You’re not only buying formatting — you’re buying a guided path to retail availability with portal control. We do not guarantee sales volume; we do make the path concrete.

  • Amazon retail path — ebook and print listings where your package includes that setup.
  • Wide retail / bookstore orderability — POD + wholesale distribution through industry channels (Ingram-class), so bookstores can order where returns/policies allow.
  • Barnes & Noble pathway — included in global retail setup for qualifying titles.
  • Bookstore Returns — included on Pro, Signature, and Ultimate (add-on on lower tiers).
  • After go-live — lifetime portal for messages, title tools, and royalty reporting; you keep 100% of book royalties.

Exact channel availability can depend on trim, content compliance, and retailer policies. Ask on your free readiness call if wide distribution is a hard requirement for your genre.

Rights, ISBN & royalties (plain English)

  • You keep 100% copyright and rights to the Work.
  • You keep 100% of royalties from book sales — we never take a cut.
  • We assign or help with ISBN and distribution setup included in your package.
  • You approve major steps in the portal before files go live.
See tier outcomes & exclusions
6 Transparent tiers
$399+ Starting investment
50–80% Lower than big paid packages
24/7 Portal project visibility

Choose your path · Six transparent tiers

Find Your Fit in Two Questions

Every package includes lifetime Portal access, ISBN, global retail distribution setup, and 100% rights & royalties. Most debut authors start with Launch ($597) or Pro ($997).

2-question package chooser

Six tiers can feel like a lot. Answer two questions — we’ll point to common starting packages. Not a hard sell.

1. What do you need most right now?
2. Budget for production right now?

Still unsure? Book a free Author Readiness Call. No pressure. No obligation. If you’re not confident after, we part friends.

Start with one of the Big Three

Six tiers exist — most first-time authors only need to choose among these. Spark, Grow, and Signature stay available in the full comparison.

Professional starter Launch $597

Best path for most debut authors — pro presentation without overbuying.

What you’ll receive with Launch

A professional starter for debut authors who want a stronger finished result, including eBook formatting and distribution.

  • Human-led cover & professional interior presentation
  • eBook formatting and wide retailer release path
  • ISBN + global retail / POD distribution setup
  • Lifetime portal: approvals, files, messaging
  • You keep 100% rights and 100% royalties

Best for: First-time authors who want professional results without over-investing.

Why pay more than the tier below? Step up to Pro when you want A+ Content, media kit, hardcover option, and returns included.

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Most popular Pro $997

Full production + launch assets. Best balance of polish and value.

What you’ll receive with Pro

Our most popular balance: serious production plus launch tools — without stepping into premium brand-platform pricing.

  • Full custom cover direction + pro interior
  • Print + eBook path, hardcover option
  • Amazon A+ Content + author media kit / sell sheet
  • Bookstore Returns included + global distribution setup
  • Lifetime portal + you approve every major step
  • You keep 100% rights and 100% royalties

Best for: Authors who want the best balance of polish, launch support, and value.

Why pay more than the tier below? Signature/Ultimate if you need website/brand platform or white-glove stack included.

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Maximum support Ultimate $2,989

White-glove stack for authors who want the most guided experience.

What you’ll receive with Ultimate

The highest-touch option: maximum included support and the most guided path from manuscript to market.

  • VIP-level coordination and premium production
  • Deepest included stack (editing path, audiobook, brand assets as listed)
  • Launch extras + full ownership terms
  • Lifetime portal with dedicated-feel support
  • You keep 100% rights and 100% royalties

Best for: Authors who want the most help and the smoothest experience in one package.

Why pay more than the tier below? If Ultimate is more than you need, Pro or Signature usually cover most goals.

View Ultimate

Compare all 6 tiers (Spark → Ultimate) →

Free 15-minute Author Readiness Call. No pressure. No obligation.

Compare all 6 package prices (Spark → Ultimate)
Spark $399 AI-assisted + human QC Launch $597 Recommended for most debut authors Grow $749 Stronger discoverability Most Popular Pro $997 Most popular Signature $1,987 Build your author brand Ultimate $2,989 White-glove everything
See full package comparison Not sure? Compare publishers Author Readiness Call

Free 15-minute Author Readiness Call. No pressure. No obligation.

You keep 100% rights and 100% royalties — we never take a cut of your book sales.

Not sure? Book a free Author Readiness Call — readiness check, not a sales pitch. If you’re not confident after, we part friends.

Pay in full or choose optional Milestone Plans when available (a $149 setup fee applies if you select a milestone schedule). Bundle 2+ à la carte add-ons and save 10%.

Every package: 100% rights retention and 100% of your book royalties. No revenue share. No rights grab. You approve major steps in the portal before files go live.

Clarity · Control · Confidence

Your Book, Done Right — Without the Headaches

Approve steps in a real dashboard. Look professional on the shelf. Keep every royalty and every right. Know what you’re paying for before you spend a dollar.

Full ownership

100% rights and 100% royalties. We never take a cut of your book sales.

Total visibility

Lifetime AuthorShelf Portal tracks phases, approvals, messaging, and royalties — no email limbo.

No surprises

Itemized packages from $399–$2,989. Add à la carte only when you need it.

Professional quality

Custom covers, pro interiors, human QC even on AI-assisted entry tiers, and global retail distribution.

What happens next · who does what

A short, visual process you can follow

First-time authors fear chaos. Here is the operational pipeline — you keep control; we run production logistics.

  1. 1

    Map & choose

    You finish the manuscript and pick a tier (or book a free Author Readiness Call).

    We show transparent prices and inclusions before checkout — no vanity quote trap.

  2. 2

    Upload in the command center

    You upload files and approve each phase in the portal.

    We track milestones, version files, and keep the team on the same page — not email limbo.

  3. 3

    Produce & distribute

    You approve cover, interior, and eProofs before anything goes live.

    We handle design/formatting depth per package, ISBN, metadata, and retail/POD setup.

  4. 4

    Launch & keep earning

    You keep 100% rights and 100% of book royalties.

    We leave you with lifetime portal access for future titles and royalty tools after Title Live.

See the full 6-phase pipeline Free Author Readiness Call

You keep 100% rights and 100% royalties — we never take a cut of your book sales.

Straight answers

We Already Know What You’re Thinking

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“Is this another vanity press?”

No. You keep 100% rights and 100% royalties. No revenue share. No rights grab. Compare our itemized packages to big paid publishers — transparency is the difference.

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“Why not just KDP myself?”

KDP is excellent for distribution once files are ready. We handle production, covers, formatting, metadata, and process — plus a lifetime portal DIY doesn’t include.

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“What about Spark / AI quality?”

Every package includes human quality control. Spark uses AI where it saves cost, but we don’t ship unreviewed junk. Upgrade anytime for more hands-on work.

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“I’ve been burned before.”

That’s why AuthorShelf Inc. is built for accountability: portal visibility, listed inclusions, and a real East Tennessee company with a founder who takes contracts and trust seriously.

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“Will marketing make me a bestseller?”

Honest answer: we provide professional assets and setup. Results depend on your book, niche, and ongoing effort. We won’t promise bestsellers — just a stronger launch position.

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“How long does it take?”

Timelines depend on package and manuscript readiness. Your portal shows progress by phase. We’ll give a realistic estimate on a free 15-minute consult.

Comparing AuthorHouse-style packages? See side-by-side pricing, rights, and portal visibility — including fair notes on other options. Or use our free checklist before you spend a dollar.

Compare Publishers → 15-point partner checklist →

À la carte or bundled

Every Service Your Book Deserves

Mix editing, design, marketing, websites, and audiobooks with any package — or purchase standalone services as your career grows.

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Editing & Manuscript Polish

Developmental, copy, and proofreading — human-reviewed, portal-tracked, and priced before you commit.

Learn more about editing →
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Cover Design & Branding

From AI-assisted basics to premium custom art and series branding that competes on the shelf.

Learn more about cover design →
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Formatting & Production

Print-ready interiors, eBook files, ISBN, and global retail placement — coordinated in your portal.

Learn more about formatting →
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Marketing & Launch

Press releases, Amazon ads, social kits, podcast pitches, and ongoing retainer support.

Get marketing help →
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Book Production

Interior formatting, typesetting, hardcover options, and print-ready files handled by our production team.

See production →
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Author Websites

Professional ($497) and Premium ($1,297) author headquarters integrated with your AuthorShelf Portal.

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Ready for a safe next step — not a leap of faith?

Use the 2-question chooser, compare packages, or book a free Author Readiness Call. Most debut authors start with Launch ($597) or Pro ($997).

Choose Your Package Author Readiness Call

You keep 100% rights and 100% royalties — we never take a cut of your book sales.

You approve major steps in the production command center before files go live. Transparent packages. Phase-based refunds in writing. Maryville, TN company with a real founder.

New to AuthorShelf?

Explore packages, read the getting-started guide, or see exactly how we take your manuscript from draft to worldwide distribution.

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