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On our shelves
Recently published with Owl.
A living shelf of titles our authors have brought into the world — every one still owned by its author.
The Things We Leave BehindLauren Westwood
Between the Pages of UsMadeline Hart
The Summer We Found OurselvesLily Everett
Chasing What MattersEmily Hartwell
Bound by SecretsElena Morgan
Shadows of SilenceLilian Hart
What we do
Four crafts. One team. Every step covered.
Instead of stitching together freelancers, you get an in-house team that carries your book from raw draft to finished, market-ready title — editing, design, distribution, and marketing under one roof.
Editing
From first read to final polish- Manuscript evaluation — a professional editor assesses your draft and returns a written report on its strengths, weaknesses, and sample edited pages.
- Copy & line editing — grammar, spelling, syntax, and consistency, plus flow, tone, and rhythm so every sentence lands.
- Developmental editing — structure, pacing, and character or argument arcs, shaped chapter by chapter without losing your voice.
Design
A book that looks the part- Custom cover design — our designers present multiple original concepts and refine with you until you love it.
- Interior layout — clean, professional typesetting in black-and-white or full colour, print- and ebook-ready.
- Illustration — custom artwork at basic or advanced levels, matched to your story and genre.
Distribution
Worldwide, with rights intact- 40,000+ retailers — Amazon, Ingram, Apple Books, Barnes & Noble, libraries, and bookstores across 60+ countries.
- ISBN & LCCN — full registration handled for you, in print-on-demand and ebook formats.
- You own everything — royalties paid straight to you, with quarterly reporting and zero rights handed over.
Marketing
Readers, not just listings- Launch strategy — a marketing consultation and a step-by-step launch plan built around your audience.
- Amazon advantage — A+ content design, Look Inside setup, and targeted ad campaigns.
- Reviews & publicity — advance reviewer copy (ARC) campaigns and author publicity to build early momentum.
Our Comprehensive Book-Writing Services Include
Book Planning
Ghostwriting
Editing
Book Proposals & Queries
Publishing Navigation
Bestseller List Targeting
Beta Reader Testing
Book Coaching
Writers Retreats
Agent Introductions
Direct Submission to Publishers
Audiobook Production
Writers
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Get 1-on-1 mentorship from literary agents & industry leaders.
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Two ways to publish
Drive it yourself, or let us run the machine.
Either way you keep your copyright and 100% of your royalties net of sales. The only question is how much you want to handle.
Self-directed
Do-It-For-You setup
Included with every package
We set up your own Amazon and Ingram accounts and register everything in your name, so income flows straight to your bank. You stay fully in control.
- Accounts registered in your name
- Royalties paid directly to you
- Guided, step-by-step onboarding
Hands-off
Supported publishing
$99/year · billed a year after launch
Prefer to just write? We publish under Owl Publishing Global, manage distribution, and process orders for you — while you still receive 100% of royalties net of sales.
- Distribution to 40,000+ online stores
- Dedicated consultant + order handling
- Quarterly royalty reports
How it works
From manuscript to market in about 90 days.
Five clear stages with one advisor guiding you — you always know where your book is and what happens next. Watch it take flight.
STAGE 01
Discovery
A free evaluation and a call to map the right path for your manuscript and goals.
STAGE 02
Editing
Manuscript evaluation, copy, line, and developmental editing bring out its best.
STAGE 03
Design
Cover concepts, interior layout, and ebook conversion turn text into a real book.
STAGE 04
Publish
ISBN, listings, and worldwide distribution — your rights stay with you.
STAGE 05
Market
Launch campaign, reviews, ads, and reporting keep readers discovering your book.
Publishing packages
Choose the wingspan that fits your book.
Done-for-you paths for every stage of the author journey. Every tier keeps you the rightsholder — named for the owls we admire.
Standard
Snowy
Professional publishing without the complexity
$1,599 one-time
A complete done-for-you solution for authors who want to bring their book to life without getting lost in the technical side — formatting, a light manuscript assessment, and worldwide distribution all handled for you.
- Light manuscript assessment & readiness review
- Full proofread — grammar, spelling & consistency
- Custom cover + professional interior layout
- eBook (Kindle / EPUB) + print-ready paperback
- Free ISBN & barcode assignment
- Global distribution to 40,000+ stores & libraries
- Author dashboard + email support
Perfect for authors who
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- Feel confident their manuscript is complete
- Want a fast and straightforward path to publication
- Need a professional finish without editing or marketing
- Prefer to leave the technical work to the professionals
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Premium
Great Horned
Strengthen your story with expert editing & design
$3,599 one-time
A great idea deserves great execution. If you believe in your story but want every sentence to land with more clarity, flow, and impact, this gives your manuscript professional editing — while preserving your unique voice.
- Everything in Snowy
- Line editing — style, flow & emotional impact
- Copy editing — grammar, spelling, punctuation & consistency
- Two rounds of revisions on all edits
- Premium hardcover edition + 5 author copies
- Custom interior design — chapter openers & ornaments
- Author landing page + Amazon Author Central setup
- Launch checklist + 1-hour marketing strategy call
- Dedicated project coordinator
Perfect for authors who
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- Want to elevate their writing while keeping their authentic voice
- Understand professional editing turns a good book into a memorable one
- Want print & digital editions to reflect professional standards
- Are ready to present their work with confidence
Best value
Elite
Legacy
The complete publishing & editorial experience
$8,999 one-time
For authors who want more than publication — a book that reaches its full potential through expert developmental editing, premium production, and long-term market readiness.
- Everything in Great Horned
- Developmental edit — structure, pacing & impact
- Multiple proofreading passes
- Premium cover & interior + custom illustration allowance
- Professional audiobook production & distribution (ACX / Audible)
- Amazon A+ Content + optimized book detail pages
- 90-day launch & Amazon Ads advertising campaign
- ARC / review-copy campaign with 50+ early reviewers
- Press release + media & podcast outreach
- Dedicated publishing manager + priority production
Perfect for authors who
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- Want a book that stands confidently beside traditionally published titles
- Have an important story but want expert guidance to maximize its impact
- Value professional editing, premium production & long-term success
- Are ready to invest in a complete, high-end publishing experience
A separate Marketing Package is available for already-published books — including ad management, ARC campaigns, and book-fair representation. Ask your advisor.
Snowy — Professional publishing without the complexity $1,599
From formatting to distribution, every essential step is handled for you. Your manuscript receives a professionally designed interior layout, a light manuscript assessment, and worldwide distribution through Amazon and a network of more than 40,000 online retailers and libraries.
You don't have to spend weeks researching industry standards or figuring out complicated publishing platforms. Everything is prepared with professionalism and attention to detail, so your book is ready for readers — no unnecessary stress, no confusing processes. Just a polished book that looks professional and is prepared for the marketplace.
"I just wanted my book published the right way. This package made the entire process simple and worry-free."
Great Horned — Strengthen your story with expert editing & design $3,599
A great idea deserves great execution. Strong writing is usually the result of careful refinement, and this package focuses on making your work more engaging while preserving your unique voice and style. You receive two essential levels of editing:
Line Editing
Line editing focuses on the way your story sounds and feels — improving sentence flow, strengthening word choice, and enhancing the overall reading experience. The goal isn't to rewrite your story, but to make every moment more vivid and effective.
Before "She walked slowly into the room."
After "She stepped into the room with quiet caution, her eyes searching every corner."
Copy Editing
Copy editing focuses on technical accuracy and consistency — grammar, spelling, punctuation, formatting, and continuity are carefully corrected, for a cleaner, more professional manuscript readers can enjoy without distractions.
Before "Its a good story with alot of interesting characters."
After "It's a good story with a lot of interesting characters."
"I had no idea how much stronger my manuscript could become until I saw the edited version. The difference was incredible."
Legacy — The complete publishing & editorial experience $8,999
The Legacy Package is designed for authors who want more than publication — they want a book that reaches its highest potential through expert guidance, premium production, and long-term market readiness. At its center is developmental editing combined with line editing, the highest level of editorial support available, going far beyond correcting grammar or improving sentence structure.
What developmental editing can help with
- Identifying chapters or sections that slow the pacing
- Building a stronger opening that captures readers immediately
- Developing character arcs, themes, or key messages more effectively
- Finding plot holes, inconsistencies, or unclear transitions
- Improving the organization of scenes or chapters for maximum impact
- Strengthening the overall reading experience from beginning to end
How this can transform a manuscript
Imagine an author writing a memoir or a novel about rebuilding life after a difficult loss. The most emotional, unforgettable moment happens near the end of the book. A developmental editor may recommend beginning with that powerful scene, then gradually revealing the events that led there. The story itself doesn't change — but the emotional impact becomes far stronger, drawing readers in from the very first pages.
The goal is never to take away your voice or your vision. Instead, you gain an experienced publishing partner who helps shape the strongest possible version of the story you already want to tell.
"I believed my story was already strong. This experience helped turn it into something truly unforgettable — and changed the way I see myself as an author."
Compare packages
Everything in each tier, side by side.
| Feature | Snowy$1,599 | Great Horned$3,599 | Legacy$8,999 |
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| Production & publishing support | |||
| Dedicated publishing coordinator | |||
| Author resource hub | |||
| Full copyright guidance | |||
| Editorial services | |||
| Manuscript assessment | |||
| Stylistic editing | — | 25,000 words | Unlimited |
| Structural editing | — | — | Unlimited |
| Final proof review | — | — | Unlimited |
| Book design | |||
| Cover design | |||
| Professional interior formatting | |||
| Black & white or full-colour interior | |||
| Digital proofing | |||
| Revision rounds | 2 | 3 | Unlimited |
| Design consultation | — | — | |
| Custom branding elements | — | — | |
| Format options | |||
| eBook edition | |||
| Paperback edition | |||
| Hardcover edition | |||
| Registration & identifiers | |||
| ISBN registration | |||
| Library Control Number (LCCN) | |||
| Global book distribution | |||
| Print distribution network | |||
| Worldwide digital distribution | |||
| Physical book distribution | |||
| Major online retailers | |||
| Independent bookstores | — | ||
| Wholesale distribution channels | — | — | |
| Author copies | |||
| Paperback author copies | 1 | 5 | 15 |
| Hardcover author copies | — | 1 | 5 |
| Book promotion | |||
| Marketing consultation | |||
| Amazon Look Inside® setup | |||
| Book launch support | |||
| Amazon A+ Content design | — | ||
| Enhanced cover presentation (ARC) | — | ||
| Professional author website | — | Standard | Advanced |
| Press announcement | — | — | |
| Online book promotion interview | — | — | |
| Goodreads campaign setup | — | — | |
| Digital review & reader outreach campaign | — | — | |
Not sure which fits? A 20-minute call is enough for us to recommend honestly — even if that's a smaller package than you expected.
Marketing Package
Already published? Let's get your book found.
A dedicated campaign for books already out in the world — built to grow visibility, reviews, and sales across every channel that matters. Available on its own, separate from our publishing packages.
The Owl Marketing Package
One team running your whole campaign — strategy, ads, outreach, and reporting — so your book keeps finding new readers long after launch day.
- Amazon Ads management & A+ content
- ARC & review campaigns
- Social media kit & content calendar
- Author website & newsletter setup
- Press & podcast outreach
- Book-fair representation
- Monthly performance reporting
- Dedicated marketing manager
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In their words
Authors who trusted us with the manuscript.
"I'd been sitting on the manuscript for six years. Owl's editor finally helped me see what the book was actually about. It launched to my first bestseller tag."
Maya CalderónAuthor, The Hour Before Light
"Every other company wanted my rights. Owl was the only one that let me keep them and still treated the book like it mattered. The cover alone sold copies."
Rita OkonkwoAuthor, Saltwater Inheritance
"As a first-time author I expected to feel lost. Instead I always knew which stage we were in and who to call. That alone was worth it."
James HaleAuthor, The Quiet Operator
"The cover design alone sold the book. Two readers told me they picked it up just because of how it looked on the shelf."
Daniel OseiAuthor, Salt & Cedar
"I handed over a messy Word document and got back a hardcover I'm proud to give anyone. The interior formatting is gorgeous."
Priya NairAuthor, The Map We Made
"My audiobook went live the same week as the paperback. I never thought I'd hear my own story narrated so beautifully."
Rebecca LindqvistAuthor, Northbound
"What sold me was the honesty — they told me which package I actually needed instead of upselling me. That built real trust."
Marcus BellAuthor, Quiet Engines
"The developmental edit reshaped my opening chapter and the book finally clicked. Reviews keep mentioning that exact scene."
Aisha RahmanAuthor, Borrowed Light
"From ISBN to distribution, every detail I was dreading was simply handled. I got to stay the author, not become a publisher."
Tomás HerreraAuthor, The Long Way Around
Who we are
Traditional craft, without giving up your book.
Owl Publishing Global was built by editors and designers who came out of trade publishing and were tired of watching good books get turned away for the wrong reasons. We bring those same standards to independent authors — and let them keep ownership.
- You own everything. Your copyright, your royalties, your decisions — always.
- In-house team. Editors, designers, and marketers who actually talk to each other.
- Honest scoping. We tell you what your book needs — and what it doesn't.
Resources & FAQ
The questions authors ask us first.
Yes — completely. You retain your copyright and 100% of your royalties net of sales on every package. We're a service partner, not a rights buyer, and you can leave with all your files at any time.
A professional editor reads your manuscript and returns a written report covering its strengths, weaknesses, and the work it needs — along with a few sample edited pages so you can see our standard. It's free and comes with no obligation.
Most books move from signed manuscript to live listing in about 90 days, depending on the depth of editing and whether you add audiobook or translation. You receive a dated schedule at the discovery stage.
With the do-it-for-you setup, we register Amazon and Ingram accounts in your name and royalties flow straight to you. With supported publishing ($99/year), we publish under Owl Publishing Global and handle distribution and orders for you — and you still receive 100% of royalties net of sales.
Print and ebook editions are distributed to Amazon, Ingram, Apple Books, Barnes & Noble, Kobo, and 40,000+ retailers and libraries across more than 60 countries.
Often, yes. Our separate Marketing Package can re-launch, advertise, and run ARC campaigns for an existing title. Send us the details and we'll tell you honestly whether a relaunch is worth it.
Let's give your book the publisher it deserves.
Start with a free manuscript evaluation. No pressure, no rights handed over — just a clear, honest plan for getting published.
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