The Sweet Spot.
Professional Quality + Real Marketing Power.
Pro is where production meets launch power — custom cover and interior, hardcover option, Amazon A+ Content, author media kit, and bookstore returns setup. The package most authors choose when they want real results, not just a finished file.
Milestone plans available — 35% down today, balance split over remaining payments (+ $149 setup fee).
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Why This Package
Pro is the balance point: serious production quality and marketing tools that move the needle, without the premium price tag of our top tiers. You get custom cover and interior work, hardcover availability, Amazon A+ Content, an author media kit, and included bookstore returns setup.
If you want one package that covers production and launch visibility, Pro is it.
What’s Included
Editorial
- ✓ Full copyediting + proofreading
Design & Formatting
- ✓ Premium custom cover design
- ✓ Professional interior formatting (print + ebook)
- ✓ Hardcover format option
Distribution
- ✓ ISBN, LCCN + global distribution
- ✓ Amazon + Barnes & Noble availability
- ✓ Amazon + B&N Search Inside the Book
Marketing & Visibility
- ✓ Professional press release
- ✓ Amazon A+ Content
- ✓ Author Media Kit + One-Page Sell Sheet
- ✓ Review Request Email Templates
New in 2026
Who This Package Is Perfect For
This is the ideal package for authors who want professional quality with meaningful marketing support — without jumping to the highest tier.
- Authors who want their book to look and feel truly professional
- Writers ready to invest in editing + marketing, but not quite at the Premium level
- Authors who want tools that actually help them get reviews and visibility
- People who want the “sweet spot” between affordability and serious results
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Lifetime Author Portal
Production phases, approvals, and messaging in one place for life — not scattered email threads.
Free readiness call
Book a free 15-minute Author Readiness Call to confirm fit and timeline before you spend.
Ready to publish with confidence?
Join the majority of authors who chose the Professional Package.
Milestone plans available on every AuthorShelf package — choose at checkout.
100% rights & royalties stay yours.
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 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.
Choose ProYou 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 the most popular balance of production and launch assets
- You expect the book to compete on Amazon and in retail presentation
- You want hardcover options and media-kit style assets included
The package most authors choose — serious production and launch visibility
Best when you want one package that covers production and launch assets without the top-tier price.
Pro balances investment and outcomes: full custom production direction, hardcover option, Amazon A+ Content, author media kit, and marketing assets that help your book compete on the shelf and online.
It is the tier we recommend when you are ready to treat launch as a real release — not a quiet upload. Everything still runs through the Author Portal with six-phase visibility and human collaboration.
You keep 100% rights and royalties. Milestone payment plans are available if you prefer staged investment. Compare Signature if you need website and brand platform work included.
Need less? If this is a simpler first book and you can wait on launch assets, Launch may fit. Launch ($597) →
Need more? If you need website + brand platform building, consider Signature. Signature ($1,987) →
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Common questions about this package
Why is Pro marked Most Popular?
Pro balances full-service production with launch assets (including A+ Content and media kit paths) at a mid-premium price. Many authors choose it as the “do it once, do it right” package.
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.