Book Publishing
End-to-end publishing support from manuscript to market, helping authors bring their vision to life.
What's Included
Manuscript editing
Cover design
Publishing strategy
Distribution setup
Frequently asked questions
Do you publish traditionally or self-publish?
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We support both tracks. Self-publishing moves faster and retains more royalties; traditional publishing builds more industry credibility. We help authors choose based on their goals, not our margins.
What publishing services do you provide?
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Manuscript editing, cover design, interior layout, ISBN registration, distribution setup (Amazon KDP, IngramSpark, direct), launch marketing, and audiobook production.
What's the typical timeline?
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Manuscript-ready to published: 12–16 weeks. Marketing campaigns extend 3–6 months post-launch.
How does pricing work?
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We scope every engagement to your goals and send a fixed-fee or monthly retainer proposal within one business day. Pricing depends on scope, not hours — you'll know the cost up front.
Do you work with small businesses or only enterprise?
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Both. We have clients ranging from solo law firms and local businesses to multi-location operations and corporations. The minimum viable engagement is whatever delivers measurable ROI for your size.
How quickly can we start?
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Most engagements kick off within one to two weeks of signing. Urgent projects (broken ads accounts, emergency site issues) can start within 48 hours.
Are you based in the US?
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Yes. A. Smith Media is based in Frisco, Texas, and all work is performed by our in-house team. We serve clients across the United States.