Your First Book,
Done the Right Way.
Launch is the smart starting point for debut authors — human-designed cover art, professional interior formatting, eBook distribution, and global retail placement without paying for marketing tools you are not ready to use yet.
Real professional results without breaking the bank.
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Why This Package
Launch removes the guesswork from first-time publishing. You get human-designed cover art, industry-standard interior formatting, and print + eBook distribution through major retailers.
It is the package we recommend when you want professional results without paying for marketing assets you are not ready to use yet.
What’s Included
Core Publishing
- ✓ Custom cover design
- ✓ Professional interior formatting
- ✓ ISBN + global distribution
- ✓ 5 author copies
New in 2026
- • Book Launch Checklist + Timeline
- • Author Success Certificate
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 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.
Choose LaunchYou 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…
- This is your first book and you want it done professionally the first time
- You need stronger human cover/interior production than Spark
- You want eBook + print paths without paying for full marketing yet
For debut authors who want it done the right way the first time
Best when this is your first book and you want human design + eBook without paying for marketing you will not use yet.
Launch removes the guesswork from first-time publishing. You get human-designed cover direction, professional interior formatting, eBook distribution, ISBN, and global retail placement — with every inclusion listed before checkout.
The Author Portal keeps approvals, files, and messages in one place. You always know which phase you are in and what action is next. No rights grab. No royalty cut. No monthly portal fee.
Most debut authors start here or with Pro. If you want stronger discoverability assets or hardcover, compare Grow and Pro on the packages page.
Need less? If budget is the only constraint and your manuscript is already polished, Spark may be enough. Spark ($399) →
Need more? If you want launch assets and fuller production, Pro is the most popular next step. Pro ($997) →
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Free 15-minute Author Readiness Call. No pressure. No obligation.
Common questions about this package
Why choose Launch over Spark?
Launch adds human-led cover and interior production and includes eBook distribution. Choose Launch when professional presentation matters more than the lowest possible entry price.
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.
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