100% Rights Retention
You own your manuscript, your ISBN assignment, and your creative decisions — forever. Publish elsewhere, license excerpts, or adapt to film without asking permission.
Author-first publishing · Built for serious writers
We Exist Because Authors Deserve Better
AuthorShelf is a transparent, technology-driven publishing company — professional production, global distribution, and a lifetime Author Portal, without the rights grabs or opaque pricing that define many big paid publishers.
- 100% rights & royalties
- Six transparent tiers
- Lifetime portal access
Our story
Self-Publishing Done Right
You wrote the book. You have probably also heard the horror stories — sloppy formatting, unreachable support lines, and companies that treat authors like transactions instead of partners.
The problem is not self-publishing. The problem is publishers that hide pricing, grab rights, and leave authors guessing where their project stands.
AuthorShelf was built on a simpler idea: give serious authors professional results, full ownership, and complete visibility — from manuscript through distribution and beyond.
“Every author should know exactly what they are paying for, what phase their book is in, and where every royalty dollar comes from.”
— The AuthorShelf standard
Leadership
Meet the founder
Jason Bradley
Founder · AuthorShelf Inc.
Jason Bradley is a U.S. Navy veteran, entrepreneur, and publishing industry specialist with a J.D. and LL.M. He built AuthorShelf for authors who want professional production without opaque pricing or rights grabs — and a lifetime portal so you always know where your book stands.
We operate from Maryville, TN (East Tennessee) and work with authors nationwide. Every package includes transparent inclusions, human oversight, and 100% of your rights and royalties. Real company. Real accountability.
- Location: Maryville, TN · East Tennessee
- Email: jbradley@authorshelf.com
- Phone: 1 (865) 390-4843
- Contact: Free 15-minute consultation
Our commitments
What We Promise Every Author
Non-negotiable principles on every package — from Spark at $399 to Ultimate at $2,989.
100% Royalties
We take nothing from your book sales. AuthorShelf revenue comes from packages and services you choose — never from your earnings.
Transparent Pricing
Six fixed tiers from $399–$2,989 with every inclusion listed before you commit. No opaque menus, no surprise add-ons at checkout.
Lifetime Author Portal
Track production, approve files, message your team, and monitor royalties in one dashboard — included on every package, for life.
The AuthorShelf difference
Your Command Center — Not a Contact Form
Many big paid publishers leave you in email limbo. AuthorShelf gives every author a lifetime Author Portal to manage the entire journey:
- Six-phase production workflow with tasks and due dates
- File uploads, eProof approvals, and revision requests
- Direct messaging with your publishing team
- Transparent royalty reporting after go-live
- Milestone payment tracking, orders, and service add-ons
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Setup
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Editorial
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Design
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Proofing
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Distribution
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Launch
You stay in charge
Complete Control. Zero Compromise.
When you publish with AuthorShelf, nothing is taken from you — not your rights, not your profits, not your creative decisions.
Full Creative Control
You approve every cover concept, interior layout, and eProof. Your voice, your vision, your final say.
Pricing Freedom
Set your own retail price and wholesale discount. No one else decides what your book is worth.
Non-Exclusive Partnership
Our agreement never prevents you from publishing with other companies or platforms in the future.
Transparent Production
Six structured phases with visible tasks, due dates, and action items — never a black box.
How we work
Quality Is Not Optional
Whether this is your first book or your fifteenth, you receive the same professional attention — white-glove production with author-first ethics at the center.
We never take rights, royalties, or creative control. Your success is our business model.
Every book meets or exceeds the technical and visual quality readers expect from traditional publishers.
AI-assisted production with mandatory human QC — real editors, designers, and production managers behind every title.
We help you build a sustainable writing career — not just one book, but a platform that grows with you.
Transparent pricing vs. big paid publishers
See how AuthorShelf compares to AuthorHouse and similar companies
Side-by-side pricing, pain points, and what you actually get — no sales pitch, just facts.
Take the next step
Explore AuthorShelf
Publishing Packages
Six tiers from Spark to Ultimate — compare every inclusion.
View packages →The Process
From manuscript to worldwide distribution — step by step.
See the process →À La Carte Services
Editing, marketing, audiobook, websites — mix what you need.
Browse services →Help Center
Portal guides, phase docs, royalties, and package advice.
Get answers →Ready when you are
Publish With Integrity. Keep Everything You Earn.
If you want professional results without giving up ownership, AuthorShelf is ready to help you take the next step.
Questions? Call 1 (865) 390-4843 · email admin@authorshelf.com · or book a free consultation online.