Publisher

The publishing wizard
that actually guides you.

8 steps. That's it. Title, description, cover, manuscript, pricing, publish. No confusion. No missed steps. Just your book, live and for sale.

Start publishing

Free for your first book

8

Simple Steps

4

Edition Formats

95%

Royalties

The Problem

Publishing is overwhelming.

You finished your book. Now what? Metadata, ISBNs, pricing, editions, distribution channels... No one tells you how to actually DO this.

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What keywords should I use?

You stare at Amazon's category list for hours.

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Do I need an ISBN for ebooks?

Google gives you 50 different answers.

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Where do I even upload my book?

KDP, IngramSpark, Draft2Digital, Apple Books, Kobo... which ones?

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I have 4 different file versions in 3 folders

Which manuscript is the final one?

Publisher walks you through everything.

How It Works

8 steps to published

A step-by-step wizard that guides you through everything.

01

Overview

Book title, description, author info. AI expands your short description into polished marketing copy.

02

Metadata

Language, genre, keywords. Help readers discover your book with the right categories.

03

Cover

Upload your cover or link directly to your Cover Designer creation.

04

Manuscript

Import from Editor (formatted), compile from Writer (draft), or upload external files.

05

Formatting

Choose formatting options for your manuscript output.

06

Editions & Pricing

Create editions (ebook, paperback, hardcover, audiobook). Set prices. Add ISBNs.

07

Review

Pre-publish checklist. Make sure everything is ready.

08

Publish

One click. Live in your bookstore. 95% royalty.

Everything Connected

Your entire workflow in one place

Publisher pulls from every other AuthorKit app. No manual file transfers. No version confusion.

Writer

Compile your manuscript directly from your chapters. One click.

Editor

Use your professionally formatted EPUB and print-ready PDF.

Cover Designer

Your AI-generated cover links automatically. No re-uploading.

Audio Studio

Create an audiobook edition and link your AI narration.

AI-Powered

Writer's block on book descriptions?

Write a few sentences about your book. Click "Expand with AI." Get a polished, marketing-ready description in seconds.

  • Genre-aware tone matching
  • 150-300 word marketing copy
  • Edit and regenerate as needed

Your input

"A detective in 1920s Chicago investigates a series of murders linked to bootleggers."

Expand with AI

AI output

"Chicago, 1923. Prohibition has turned the city into a battlefield. When bodies start appearing in alleyways - each marked with the same cryptic symbol - Detective Marcus Cole is pulled into a web of corruption that reaches from the speakeasies to City Hall..."

All Formats

One book. Four editions.

Manage every format from one dashboard. Set different prices. Track different ISBNs.

eBook

EPUB for Kindle, Apple Books, Kobo, Nook

ISBN optional

Paperback

Print-on-demand softcover

ISBN required

Hardcover

Premium case-bound edition

ISBN required

Audiobook

Link to Audio Studio project

ISBN optional

Distribution

Sell, lend, and grow your readership

Multiple revenue streams. You control the terms.

Direct Sales

95% Royalty

Your Bookstore

Your domain. Your brand. Your customers.

Instant Payments

Stripe + Razorpay. USD, INR, and more.

Customer Data

Build your email list. Own the relationship.

New

Library Card

Early Readers

The Midnight Garden

by Sarah Mitchell

Available14 day loan
47 readers this monthBorrow →
Opt-in LendingLet readers borrow. You set terms.
Free or PricedBuild buzz or earn per lend.
Track ReadersBorrows, completions, reviews.

Wide Distribution

Coming Soon

Amazon KDP

Kindle Store + Print on demand.

Apple Books

iOS, Mac, iPad readers.

60+ Retailers

Kobo, B&N, Google Play, libraries.

Pro plan required

Build your readership before launch day

Enable Library Card lending to get your book into readers' hands early. Free copies → honest reviews → better launch.

Enable Library Card

Included with AuthorKit

One subscription. All tools.

Publisher is part of the complete AuthorKit platform. No per-book fees.

Free

$0

  • 1 book
  • Publishing wizard
  • AuthorKit Bookstore
  • 95% royalties

Pro

$19/mo

or $192/year

  • Unlimited books
  • AI descriptions
  • Wide distribution (soon)
  • Premium AI

Max

$49+/mo

Team publishing

  • Everything in Pro
  • API access
  • 10 team members
  • Bulk operations

Plus 8 more tools: Typewriter, Editor, Cover Designer, Audio Studio, Printer, Bookstore, Author Website, and Email Marketing.

See full pricing breakdown →

FAQ

Questions?

Stop staring at spreadsheets.
Start publishing books.

The wizard guides you through every step. No confusion. No missed details. Just your book, ready for readers.

Publish your first book

Free for your first book. No credit card required.