We help non-fiction authors publish with purpose

Upway Books is a publishing house for authors who have lived deeply, researched widely, and now wish to share their knowledge with grace and clarity. We help turn experience into literature — crafting books that endure beyond trends, disciplines, and lifetimes.

Trusted by thinkers, noted by media

Publications worldwide have featured our work for its balance of intellect, innovation, and empathy in modern publishing.

Upway Books seen in press
Upway Books seen in press

About

Upway Books emerged from a decade inside the world of publishing — editing, marketing, and guiding authors from idea to influence. Our approach unites craftsmanship with technology, human insight with intelligent systems. Because creation today lives between pages and pixels — and both matter.

Upway Books on Orcid
Upway Books on Orcid

Upcoming books

Ivan Vangu Ngimbi
Ivan Vangu Ngimbi
Pierre Vandenberg
Pierre Vandenberg
Cristina Muchi
Cristina Muchi

Our philosophy

We call our approach Intelligent Publishing — books created not just with precision, but with empathy. Our mission is to help authors — scholars, diplomats, entrepreneurs, and visionaries — refine their knowledge into clarity and presence.

Upway Books
Upway Books
We understand.

Structure, editing, and design are acts of interpretation.

We honor.

To print is to protect a voice — to preserve meaning beyond the moment.

We listen.

Every manuscript begins as a conversation, not a transaction.

Technology with a human heart

Artificial intelligence is part of our process — not to replace emotion, but to refine clarity.

Our proprietary Upway Blueprint App helps authors organize thought and structure ideas, freeing them to focus on what only humans can write: feeling, intuition, presence.

Contact us today to get your personalized book plan based on your research and expertise.

Authors and collaborations

Each partnership begins with listening — and ends with a book that reflects not only what the author knows, but who they have become through knowing. We work with:

Academics and researchers

who turn complex data into meaning

who have lived the complexity of history

who transform personal insight into shared wisdom

Diplomats and executives
Writers and visionaries

New Release by Dr. Kiryl Rudy

Professor of Economics, former Ambassador, and Vice-Chairman at Eurasia Gulf — expanded one of his academic articles into a full-length book through Upway Books.

Dr Kiryl Rudy's book
Dr Kiryl Rudy's book

Our services

We know every author’s journey is different. That’s why we offer flexible publishing packages to suit your needs.

STARTER – Free

Publish quickly, with no financial commitment. You retain your rights and remain fully in control of your work.

  • Professional book formatting

  • ISBN and copyright retention

  • Legal deposit

  • Cover design template

  • Distribution on Amazon & other platforms

  • Royalties: 30% of net sales

  • DIY book promotion guide

PRO – $590

Perfect if you want a professional, well-designed book and support for a successful launch.

  • Everything in the STARTER Package

  • Custom cover design

  • 5 social media visuals with captions

  • Basic marketing plan

  • 10 printed copies of your book

  • Royalties: 40% of net sales

  • Book promotion to partner bookstores

For ambitious authors who want to build a strong presence, reach more readers, and showcase their expertise.

  • Everything in the STARTER Package

  • 1-month social media campaign management

  • Author website (professional landing page)

  • Press campaign sent to 100+ targeted media outlets

  • 25 printed books

  • Royalties: 60% of net sales

  • Extended distribution via Ingram in over 195 countries

EXPERT – $1,490
AUTHORPRENEUR – $3950

For established authors who want to grow their audience, build authority, and turn their book into impact.

  • Everything in the STARTER Package

  • 2-month social media campaign management

  • Custom author website (3-5 pages)

  • Press campaign sent to 400+ targeted media outlets

  • 50 printed books

  • Royalties: 80% of net sales

  • Extended distribution via Ingram in over 195 countries

  • 1-month paid add campaign (Amazon, LinkedIn, or Facebook)

Legacy

Books are not monuments; they are continuations.

To publish is to participate in an unfinished conversation — to leave behind something that still speaks when you no longer can.

Upway Books exists for that conversation: between past and future, thought and reader, page and pixel.

Upway Books Feltrinelli
Upway Books Feltrinelli

Frequently asked questions

Do I remain the copyright holder?

Yes. As the author, you retain 100% of the copyright and intellectual property. Your book is entirely yours — now and always.

How long does the publishing process take?

On average, most books are ready to launch within 3–12 weeks from contract signing, depending on your manuscript and selected package.

Will my book be listed on Amazon?

Yes. We distribute through Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Ingram, Bol, Saxo, Bokus, Yes24, and other trusted international retailers.

Can I upgrade plans later?

Definitely. You can start with the STARTER plan and upgrade to PRO or EXPERT as your goals and needs evolve.

What genres do you publish?

We specialize in non-fiction — including business, psychology, education, personal development, and other expertise-driven genres.

Ready to publish your book?

We publish selectively — one author, one work, one legacy at a time. If you believe your book belongs here, let’s begin the conversation.

Dr Kiryl Rudy's book
Dr Kiryl Rudy's book