Professional self-publishing does not have to mean hybrid price tags or opaque à la carte menus. AuthorShelf offers six transparent tiers — from Spark at $399 to Ultimate at $2,989 — and every package includes lifetime Author Portal access, 100% rights and royalties, ISBN assignment, and global distribution with listed inclusions before checkout.
The six tiers at a glance
- Spark — $399 — AI-assisted production with mandatory human quality control.
- Launch — $597 — First book, done right.
- Grow — $749 — Stronger discoverability for print + eBook.
- Pro — $997 (Most Popular) — Full-service production plus marketing foundation.
- Signature — $1,987 — Author branding and advanced marketing elements.
- Ultimate — $2,989 — White-glove everything, VIP support, comprehensive launch.
Optional Milestone Plans are available on every tier with a $149 Milestone Plan Setup Fee. Pay-in-full remains available.
What every package includes
You keep 100% copyright and net royalties. Lifetime portal access includes six-phase production tracking, messaging, eProof approvals, and royalty visibility after Title Live — with no monthly portal subscription.
Next step
Compare all six packages side by side on our packages page, or book a free 15-minute consultation.