AuthorShelf Services List

Complete 2026 Catalog

Professional Self-Publishing Services for Independent Authors

AuthorShelf offers a complete suite of professional services designed to help authors publish, market, and grow their careers with transparency, quality, and measurable results. All services are available à la carte or bundled in our five core publishing packages.

Every service includes access to the AuthorShelf Portal for real-time tracking, communication, and performance analytics. Author retains 100% copyright ownership and creative control on all projects.

Core Publishing Packages (All-Inclusive)

Starter Package — $697

Perfect for first-time authors who want professional quality without breaking the bank. Includes beautifully designed cover, clean interior formatting, full distribution to Amazon, Barnes & Noble, and major retailers, ISBN, eProof, and lifetime AuthorShelf Portal access.

Essential Package — $897

Everything in Starter, plus professional eBook formatting and distribution, Amazon Look Inside, Google Books registration, and enhanced discoverability tools.

Professional Package — $1,197 (Most Popular)

Our most popular package. Includes everything in Essential, plus professional copyediting, Amazon A+ Content, custom author website, and press release. Perfect balance of quality, reach, and value.

Premium Package — $2,197

Everything in Professional, plus a professionally produced audiobook, custom author website with shopping cart, social media setup, and full author media kit. Ideal for authors building a long-term brand.

Signature Package — $3,197

Our flagship experience. Includes everything in Premium, plus developmental editing, custom book trailer, VIP priority support, and exclusive author branding package. The ultimate white-glove publishing experience.

Editorial Services

Developmental Editing — $1,499

Big-picture structural editing for plot, pacing, character development, argument flow, and reader engagement. Includes detailed editorial letter and two revision rounds.

Copyediting + Proofreading — $799

Line-by-line editing for grammar, style, consistency, and clarity followed by final proofreading to eliminate typos and formatting errors.

Proofreading (Standalone)

Final professional review to catch spelling, grammar, punctuation, and formatting errors before publication. Ideal as a last pass before going live.

Manuscript Editing (Full Suite)

Comprehensive editing combining developmental, line, and copyediting in one package. The highest-ROI investment for most authors.

Design & Creative Services

Cover Design / Custom Cover Upgrade — $299

Professional custom cover design with multiple concepts, unlimited revisions, and senior designer attention. Includes print, eBook, and audiobook files plus marketing mockups.

Interior Formatting

Professional typesetting and layout for print and eBook editions. Handles complex elements, accessibility compliance, and industry-standard formatting.

Illustrations (Custom)

Custom black & white or full-color interior illustrations for children’s books, graphic novels, and special projects. Pricing based on scope.

Production & Pre-Publishing Services

Audiobook – Professional Narration — $1,499

Studio-recorded human narration with professional post-production, ACX/Audible optimization, and full distribution to major audiobook platforms.

Audiobook – AI-Assisted — $799

High-quality AI narration with human direction and polishing. Faster turnaround at a more accessible price point with full retail distribution.

Pre-Publishing Consultation & Production Support

White-glove project management, timeline coordination, and rapid release options for series authors. Includes post-publishing support and edition updates.

Distribution & Rights Services

Wide Distribution (Global)

Full distribution to Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Apple Books, Kobo, Google Play, Ingram, Baker & Taylor, independent bookstores, and library channels worldwide.

ISBN, eISBN, LCCN & Copyright Registration

Complete assignment and registration of all identifiers with full ownership documentation and U.S. Copyright Office filing.

Books In Print & Metadata Optimization

Professional metadata enhancement, BISAC coding, keyword optimization, and registration with R.R. Bowker’s Books In Print database.

Marketing & Promotion Services

BookTok Strategy + Ad Setup — $599

Complete BookTok content strategy, video concepts, micro-influencer outreach, and TikTok Ads campaign setup with performance tracking.

Email List Building + Welcome Sequence — $349

Professional email list setup (ConvertKit), high-converting welcome sequence, automation flows, and segmentation strategy.

NetGalley + ARC Campaign (6 months) — $449

Full NetGalley campaign management with targeted outreach to librarians, booksellers, and reviewers for 6 months.

Google Search Marketing (150 Keywords) — $599

Targeted Google Ads search campaign with 150 high-intent keywords, ad copy variants, remarketing, and conversion tracking.

Publicity & Press Releases

Professional press release writing, media kit creation, and targeted outreach to reviewers, podcasters, and media outlets.

Social Media Marketing

Custom social media strategy, content creation, posting schedule, and campaign management across Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, and more.

Book Reviews (Professional Outreach)

Targeted outreach to verified reviewers and bloggers in your genre to secure authentic, high-quality reviews.

Post-Launch 90-Day Optimization Call — $299

Focused strategy session analyzing your first 30–60 days of data with a custom 90-day optimization plan for ads, pricing, and visibility.

Author Platform & Branding Services

Author Website

Custom professional website (up to 12 pages), domain, hosting, SEO setup, email capture, and book sales integration.

Social Media Author Setup — $349

Full professional setup and optimization of author profiles on Facebook, Instagram, X, Goodreads, Amazon Author Central, Pinterest, YouTube, and TikTok.

Direct Marketing Materials — $299

250 premium bookmarks + 100 postcards + 10 posters, professionally designed and printed with your book branding and QR codes.

Technology & Portal

AuthorShelf Portal (Lifetime Access)

Included with every package. Real-time project tracking, sales & royalty dashboards, marketing analytics, document repository, team communication, and AI tools suite with human oversight.

All services are available à la carte or as add-ons to any publishing package. Pricing is transparent with no hidden fees. Author retains 100% copyright ownership and creative control.

For custom quotes, package comparisons, or to schedule a free consultation, visit AuthorShelf.com or contact founder Jay Bee directly.

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