Expert ghostwriting, publishing & marketing — all under one roof
For novelists

From Finished Manuscript to Published Novel

You wrote the book — now let's make it real. Story editing, a genre-perfect cover, clean typesetting and full publishing, so your novel competes with the best on the shelf.

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KDP + B&N published everywhere
100% rights kept by you
One team write · publish · market

How it works

One team, four simple steps — we handle the hard parts.

1

Tell us your story

A quick call (or our questionnaire) — we learn your book, goals and audience.

2

We write & design

Ghostwriting or editing, a professional cover, and print-ready formatting.

3

We publish

Live on Amazon & major retailers — you keep 100% of rights and royalties.

4

We market

Launch strategy, reviews and promotion so the right readers actually find it.

Everything your novel needs

Story editingPacing, plot and character — tightened by pros.
Genre-perfect coverA cover that signals your genre and sells.
Clean typesettingInterior layout that reads like a bookstore book.
Amazon + retailersKindle, paperback and wide distribution.
Launch planReviews and visibility from day one.
You keep 100%All rights and royalties stay yours.

Three things sell a novel — and the writing isn't the first one

Your story matters most to readers after they open the book. What gets them to open it is a cover that instantly signals the genre, a first page that earns the next one, and the right category and keywords so the readers who love your kind of book can find it at all. Most self-published novels are written well and fail anyway — not from bad prose, but from a cover that doesn't say "thriller," or a book shelved where no reader looks. We fix all three.

How to self-publish a novel

How long should your novel be?

Length signals genre — write to your reader's expectation:

GenreTypical word count
Thriller / Mystery70,000–90,000
Romance50,000–90,000
Fantasy / Sci-Fi90,000–120,000
Literary / General70,000–100,000
Young Adult50,000–80,000
One book, or a series? In fiction, series are the engine of a career — readers who finish book one buy the rest. If you're planning more, we set up your cover style, branding and Amazon presence so book two lands on a ready-made audience.

Then it competes with the best on the shelf

We publish your novel to Amazon (Kindle + paperback) and retailers under your name — you keep 100% of the rights and every royalty — and, if you want, launch it with the reviews and visibility that turn a release into real sales.

What it costs & what's included

Publishing a novel starts at Basic ($299); most novelists choose Author Branding ($599) for editing, or the Complete Launch package ($1,299) to actively sell copies.
Most novels go from finished manuscript to published in about 8–12 weeks, plus editing time.
Story + line editing
A genre-signaling cover
Bookstore-quality interior typesetting
Publishing to Amazon (Kindle + paperback) & retailers
You keep 100% of rights and royalties

Simple, transparent pricing

No hidden fees. You own everything. Pick what fits.

Basic Publishing

$299
  • Professional cover design
  • Interior formatting
  • Amazon & retailer publishing
  • You keep 100% royalties
Start with Basic
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Author Branding

$599
  • Everything in Basic
  • Editing & proofreading
  • Author website + branding
  • Launch-ready setup
Choose Branding

Complete Launch

$1,299
  • Everything in Branding
  • Full marketing campaign
  • Reviews + media outreach
  • Amazon ads & promotion
Go Complete

Why authors & founders choose Zeal

Done for you, end to end. Writing, editing, cover, formatting, publishing and marketing handled by one coordinated team — not a dozen freelancers you manage.

You keep everything. 100% of your rights and 100% of your royalties stay with you. We publish under your name to Amazon KDP and Barnes & Noble.

Built to be found. A professional cover, clean formatting and a real launch plan — so your book competes in its category instead of disappearing.

Step 1 of 3 · 30 seconds
First — what should we call you?
Just your name. Let's keep this human, not a boring form. 👋
What's the best number to reach you?
We'll text your free quote and a quick hello — no spam, ever. 📱
Last thing — your email? (optional)
Easiest way to send your quote & samples. Skip it if you'd rather we just call.
🔒 No spam. You keep 100% of your book's rights & royalties.
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You're all set!

Your publishing consultant will reach out within 24 hours. Keep an eye on your phone 📱

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Frequently asked questions

How do I self-publish a novel?

We edit your manuscript (story + line editing), design a genre-perfect cover, typeset a bookstore-quality interior, and publish to Amazon and retailers in the right categories. You keep 100% of the rights and royalties.

How much does it cost to publish a novel?

Publishing starts at Basic ($299); most novelists choose Author Branding ($599) for editing, or the Complete Launch package ($1,299) to actively sell copies. You'll have a clear quote first.

How long should my novel be?

It depends on genre — thrillers run 70k–90k words, fantasy 90k–120k, romance and YA often shorter. Writing to your genre's expected length is part of signaling the book to the right readers.

Will my novel be on Amazon?

Yes — Kindle and paperback editions, live on Amazon and major retailers, published under your name.

Do I keep the rights to my novel?

Always — 100%. You own all rights and royalties, forever. We publish under your name and never take a cut of sales.

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