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.

AuthorHouse

Pain points

Publishing packages from $1,299–$5,499+ before add-ons stack up
Author websites $399–$799 — limited pages, hosting expires after year one
Aggressive upselling and opaque à la carte menus (proofreading $999+, audiobook $1,599+)
No real-time author portal — production and royalties stay behind email threads

AuthorShelf

Your advantage

6 transparent packages $399–$2,989 — every inclusion itemized before you commit
Professional website $497 · Premium headquarters $1,297 with lifetime portal integration
Lifetime AuthorShelf Portal + transparent royalty reporting
100% rights retained — no hidden fees, no subscriptions, mandatory human QC

ADD-ON SERVICE

Professional Author Website

Up to 5 custom pages, responsive design, SEO basics, contact form, and Google Analytics.

$497.00 one-time

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Can be added to any publishing package

Professional Marketing Support

Done-for-you service by our team

Strategy + execution handled for you

Results-focused approach

Works alongside your publishing package

What’s Included

Readers Google you before they buy. A professional author website establishes credibility, showcases your books, and captures leads — without you wrestling with templates or plugins.

Why Authors Add This Service

Save Time & Stress

Focus on writing while our team handles the marketing execution.

Professional Results

Get campaigns and assets built by people who understand book marketing.

Works With Your Package

Seamlessly adds on to any of our publishing packages.

Ready to boost your book’s visibility?

Add this service to your package or purchase it on its own.

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