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Welcome to AuthorShelf: Packages, Portal, and First Steps

Get started with self publishing packages ($399–$2,989), lifetime Author Portal access, and a six-phase workflow from Title Setup to Title Live.

Welcome to AuthorShelf — a Maryville, Tennessee book publishing company for debut and independent authors.

AuthorShelf is built for authors who want professional publishing without a confusing process or hidden fees. You choose a self publishing package, set up your title in the Author Portal (author portal login), and track every step from manuscript through distribution. You keep 100% rights and 100% of net book royalties.

How it works

  1. Create your account at Create Account.
  2. Choose a package on our Publishing Packages page and complete checkout (pay in full or spread payments with our milestone plan).
  3. Set up your title in the portal using the 11-step New Title form (Dashboard → Add New Title).
  4. Follow your project workflow — upload files, review proofs, and approve phases as your book moves through production.
  5. Track royalties in the Royalties and Reports tabs after your book is live.

Your Author Portal

Everything happens in one place: Author Portal. The sidebar gives you Dashboard, Projects, Published Titles, Royalties, Messages, Account, and more. Open any project's View Details page to see the full six-phase workflow, tasks, uploads, and team messages.

This Help Center has step-by-step guides. If you're stuck, use Help inside the portal, message your team, or contact support.