Book publishing services
We write, edit, design, publish and market books for authors and founders. Choose a single service or the whole house. One project manager stays with you, and you keep 100% of your rights.
Each book on the shelf is one service. Tap a book to open it, or answer the question for a shortcut.
Let's turn the idea into a book.
A ghostwritten book usually takes about 3–6 months from first interview to finished manuscript.
Let's make the draft read clean.
Most manuscripts are edited in about 2–4 weeks.
Let's get it published.
Most first-time authors go from manuscript to published in about 8–12 weeks.
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Then
Let's get readers to it.
A relaunch campaign runs about 4–8 weeks.
You have the story. You don't have the hours.
We write it in your voice from recorded interviews. You talk; we write.
IThe books on our shelf
Each service is one book: what you get, how long it usually takes and which package includes it. Choose one, a few, or the whole shelf.
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No. 01
You talk, we write.
What you get
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No. 02
Every sentence, checked twice.
What you get
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No. 03
Judged by its cover? Good.
What you get
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No. 04
Out in the world, under your name.
What you get
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No. 05
Your book, out loud.
What you get
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No. 06
So readers can find it.
What you get
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No. 07
A home for you and your book.
A professional site where readers, hosts and press can find you. Included in Prestige and Imperial.
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No. 08
Sixty seconds that sell the story.
A cinematic trailer for your launch, your website and social media. Included in Imperial.
IIHow they fit together
Your book moves through the house in this order, with one project manager beside you through all of them, from first call to launch.
Stage 4: Publish under your name
Manuscript to published: about 8–12 weeks
Stage 5: Put it in front of readers
Launch campaign: about 4–8 weeks
IIIThe whole house
Each package brings several of these books together. A publishing consultant will help you choose the right one for your book.
Everything a finished manuscript needs to become a published book.
Talk to a PublisherIncludes author website
Senior-level craft, plus the website and Amazon groundwork for a real launch.
Talk to a PublisherIncludes cinematic trailer
The full launch: trailer, press kit, social media and a custom campaign.
Talk to a PublisherCompare everything in the three packages
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IVIn their words
What working with us felt like, in the words of the authors who did it.
Working with Zeal Publishers made the publishing process far less intimidating than I expected. Mike Wolford took the time to understand my goals, answer my questions, and guide me through each step. I always felt that my book and my vision mattered.
From concept to published book in just 4 months. The entire process was seamless, and the quality exceeded my expectations. My book has opened doors I never imagined.
I had spent years writing my manuscript and was nervous about trusting anyone with it. Sam Taylor and the production team were extremely professional and detail oriented. The final presentation of my book gave me real confidence.
The production process was much smoother than I anticipated. Sam Taylor was attentive to the details and made sure my revisions and requirements were properly communicated throughout the project. I was very pleased with the final result.
Working with this team felt like a true partnership. They understood my vision and brought it to life with elegance and precision. I’m already planning my second book with them.
VAlso on our list
The same team and the same standard, with a page for each of the books we’re asked about most.
VINotes & queries
Not sure which services your book needs? Send us the details and a consultant will tell you.
Yes. Every package includes 100% ownership rights. Your book is published under your name, and the rights and royalties stay with you.
Most first-time authors go from finished manuscript to published in about 8–12 weeks. Editing usually takes 2–4 weeks, and a ghostwritten book about 3–6 months from first interview to finished manuscript. On the call we'll map the timeline for your book.
Yes. Ghostwriting starts with recorded interviews, so the book sounds like you. You get the full manuscript, developmental and line editing, and a clear path to publishing and launch. More about ghostwriting.
Every package includes distribution, including Amazon KDP and Barnes & Noble: the major platforms with Zeal Foundation, 17+ platforms with Zeal Prestige and 40+ with Zeal Imperial.
Yes. We start with what shoppers actually see: your listing, keywords, categories and cover. The free Amazon Listing Audit is a good first step, and a relaunch plan follows from it.
Talk to a publisher
Tell us about your book and a publishing consultant will contact you within 24 hours. No pressure, no obligation.
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