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Publishing options

Upway Books offers several publishing paths to reflect where authors are in their work and what their project requires.

All options are designed to preserve author ownership, editorial integrity, and long-term relevance.

You are not expected to decide everything at once.

STARTER

A professional entry point. No financial commitment.

This plan is designed for authors who want to publish carefully, without pressure to commit beyond the essentials.

• Book formatting

• ISBN and DOI assignment

• Copyright retained by the author

• Legal deposit

• Distribution on Amazon and major international platforms

• Publication certificate

• DIY promotion guide

• Social Media visuals

• Royalties: 30% of net sales

Includes

When authors choose to go further

Additional support for projects that require deeper editorial work, visibility, or long-term positioning.

PRO

• 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

EXPERT

• 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 in over 195 countries

AUTHORPRENEUR

• 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 in over 195 countries

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

How to begin

If you have:

• a complete manuscript

• a draft or partial manuscript

• a thesis or dissertation

the first step is submission by form or email: contact@upwaybooks.com

Each project is reviewed carefully to determine the most appropriate path forward.

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, EXPERT or AUTHORPRENEUR 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. On occasion, we also consider poetry and fiction when the work aligns with our editorial standards.

Still have questions?

If you would like to clarify anything before submitting, you are welcome to reach out by completing the contact form below.