Publishing

Get started with the $100 publishing agreement fee. After signing the agreement, you can pay in full or make ten (10) monthly payments via credit/debit card, PayPal, Zelle, CashApp, Venmo, or money order.

Book cover design is not included in the publishing package. We have access to 20,000 fonts and over 1.9 million licensed stock photos. We can create a cover for $25 using stock photos or any image you provide.

If you would prefer a custom cover, we can refer you to reputable cover designers. If you would like to recommend a designer, please send their information to CustomerService@WrittenWordsPublishing.com.

Worldwide distribution for audiobooks is available for an additional $200. This price includes:

• ISBN (1)
• Upload properly formatted audio files and metadata
• Worldwide distribution to audiobook retailers, libraries, schools, and military
• Resize front cover and add cover to audio files
• Retail sample

Each chapter must be a separate MP3 or  FLAC file. You can supply the recorded chapters or use our male narrator. The narration fee is $175 per finished hour (including post-production editing/mastering and proofing). On average, one finished hour equals 10,000 words. 50% deposit of the estimated total cost is required. Balance is due upon project completion.

Click here to hear a sample from our male narrator, Atlas Gray. If you would like to recommend a narrator, please send their information to CustomerService@WrittenWordsPublishing.com.

Authors earn 100% of their wholesale royalties. Written Words Publishing does not take a commission on wholesale book sales.

We distribute books through a worldwide wholesale distribution network that makes your book available to bookstores, libraries, schools, online retailers, and other booksellers around the world.

Wholesale distribution requires publishers to offer retailers a minimum 40% discount off your book's suggested retail price. From the wholesale revenue, the cost of printing is deducted. The remaining amount is paid to the author as royalties.

Unlike many publishing companies, Written Words Publishing does not take a percentage of your wholesale royalties. After the required wholesale discount and printing costs have been deducted, the remaining royalty belongs to you.

Our goal is simple: provide professional publishing services while allowing you to keep the royalties your book earns.

Every author, whether traditionally published, independently published or hybrid published, plays an important role in marketing their book. Today's publishing industry expects authors to actively promote their work, build an audience, and engage with readers.

We do not offer a one-size-fits-all marketing package. Instead, we provide our authors with practical guidance, helpful resources, and personalized support to help them market their books effectively.

Our marketing support includes:

• Marketing tips, strategies, and one-on-one guidance
• Custom promotional graphics for social media and events
• A professional book sell sheet (pitch sheet) for bookstores, libraries, and event organizers
• A calendar of literary events, book festivals, and author opportunities
• Access to our nationwide book club email list for outreach opportunities
• A curated list of podcasts that interview authors
• Assistance with advertising campaigns when appropriate

We also help authors run online advertising campaigns. In most cases, advertising costs are the responsibility of the author, as these campaigns directly promote their book. On occasion, we may choose to absorb some or all of the advertising expense for select promotional opportunities.

We partner with Gorham Printing, a trusted, high-quality commercial printer known for producing professional paperbacks and hardcovers. Printing costs vary based on your book's specifications, including trim size, page count, binding, paper type, and the number of copies ordered (25 minimum). As with most commercial printing, larger print runs generally reduce the cost per book.

We also offer Print on Demand (POD) through Ingram, one of the world's largest book distribution networks. With POD, books are printed only after an order is placed, eliminating the need to purchase or store inventory. There is no minimum order quantity, making it an ideal option for authors who want the flexibility to print one copy or thousands as demand grows.

Whether you choose a commercial print run through Gorham Printing or the convenience of POD, you'll receive professionally printed books designed to meet industry standards.