Publish Fast.
Pay Less. Look Professional.
Spark gets your book live without the big price tag. AI handles production speed; our team runs a human quality checkpoint before anything goes to print — so you still get ISBN, distribution, and a book you are proud to share.
100% rights & royalties stay yours — no revenue share.
Includes one round of human quality control + lifetime AuthorShelf Portal access. Milestone plans available (+ $149 setup fee).
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Why This Package
Spark is built for authors who want a real published book without a big upfront investment. AI handles cover design, interior layout, and baseline marketing assets; our team runs a dedicated quality review before files go to print.
You still get ISBN assignment, global retail distribution, author copies, and lifetime access to the AuthorShelf Portal — so you are never guessing where your project stands.
What's Included
100% rights & 100% royalties stay yours. No revenue share. No rights grab. No portal subscription. Lifetime portal on this package. Full details in your project agreement.
What you’ll receive with Spark
A simple, low-cost way to move from finished manuscript to a cleaner, more professional next step — without paying for extras you may not need.
- Publishing basics & setup to get started with confidence
- AI-assisted production with mandatory human QC
- ISBN + global retail distribution setup
- Lifetime Author Portal for visibility (not email limbo)
- You keep 100% rights and 100% royalties
Best for: First-time authors with a tight budget who want a real path to “published” without overbuying.
Why pay more than the tier below? Step up to Launch when you want stronger human-led cover and interior presentation.
See Spark detailsYou keep 100% rights and 100% royalties — we never take a cut of your book sales.
Free 15-minute Author Readiness Call. No pressure. No obligation.
Best for you if…
- You want a real published book on a tight budget
- Your manuscript is ready and you need production + distribution more than heavy editing
- You accept AI-assisted production with mandatory human quality control
For first-time authors ready to publish without the overwhelm
Best when budget is tight and you want a real book on retail shelves — not a DIY maze.
Spark is built for authors who have finished a manuscript and need a clear, affordable path to a published title. You are not buying a black-box “custom quote.” You get a fixed package price, listed inclusions, and lifetime Author Portal access so production never disappears into email threads.
AI speed with mandatory human QC — our team reviews files before distribution so your book meets professional retail standards. “Fast” never means “unreviewed.” You keep 100% of your rights and 100% of book royalties — AuthorShelf never takes a revenue share on sales.
Choose Spark when speed and price matter most. You can always add editing, marketing, or audiobook services later as à la carte upgrades. Prefer stronger human design first-time? Compare Launch ($597).
Need more? If you want stronger human design and a fuller first-book path, step up to Launch. Launch ($597) →
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Free 15-minute Author Readiness Call. No pressure. No obligation.
Common questions about this package
Is Spark “AI-only”?
No. Spark uses AI-assisted production for speed and cost, with a mandatory human quality-control round before files go live. Higher tiers include more human design and marketing work by default.
Do I keep my rights and royalties?
Yes. You retain 100% copyright and 100% of net book royalties. AuthorShelf does not take a revenue share on book sales.
Is the Author Portal included?
Yes. Lifetime Author Portal access is included on every package — production phases, file approvals, messaging, and royalty visibility after launch. There is no portal subscription.
Can I add services later?
Yes. À la carte services (editing, marketing, audiobook, websites, and more) can be added when you need them. Packages remain the best value for coordinated production.
Are Milestone Plans available?
Yes. Optional milestone payment schedules are available on packages, with a $149 Milestone Plan setup fee when you choose that path. Pay-in-full pricing is always listed on the packages page.
Ready to get your book out fast without the big price tag?
100% rights & royalties stay yours.
Add-ons (Developmental Editing, Audiobook, etc.) available for all tiers.