As a solo book author, you retain 100% ownership and rights to your work. We do not take any percentage of your royalties or claim ownership of your content.

No. We'll meet you at idea stage, outline, or in-progress.

Yes. This program is focused on solo books, but anthology authors are welcome.

Yes. You can begin at one tier and upgrade at any time.

In our Las Vegas Studio. You'll receive full usage rights for your marketing.

Your release date and production timeline are set during your very first call, called the Orientation Call. During this call, we: Review your project scope and manuscript status - your manuscript doesn’t have to be complete at this point but we’ll gauge the production timeline based on your progression. Confirm realistic production timelines Align on your target release window Map out key milestones This ensures timelines are intentional, achievable, and aligned with your goals. How to book your Orientation Call: Once your payment is confirmed and your contract is signed, you’ll receive a welcome email with: Instructions on how to book your Orientation Call Next steps and onboarding details What to prepare for the call No timelines are finalized until this call takes place, so everyone is aligned from day one.

Your book will be published and distributed through: Amazon (KDP) for ebooks and paperbacks IngramSpark for expanded global distribution, including Barnes & Noble, bookstores, libraries, and online retailers This ensures your book has worldwide availability beyond Amazon alone.

Yes, and this is what we recommend and we will walk you through it.Publishing under your own accounts gives you:Real-time access to sales and royalties Royalties paid directly to youFull visibility and control over your listingsOnce your accounts are created, our team still handles everything on the backend including uploads, metadata, SEO, formatting, and submission.

Printing and wholesale costs are generated only after: The final interior manuscript is complete The final cover file is complete Page count, trim size, and binding are locked Once files are uploaded to Amazon and IngramSpark, we can provide exact print and wholesale costs. Any estimates before that point are not guaranteed.

Editing for solo books includes developmental editing, along with proofreading and consistency review. This means our editorial team supports you with: Structure and flow Clarity and cohesion Strengthening narrative or message Developmental guidance Grammar, punctuation, and consistency checks Important note on process: Developmental editing still requires that the full manuscript draft be complete before we move into formatting and interior design. Editing happens first so we can clean, refine, and finalize the text before it is laid out for print. Once the manuscript is approved post-editing, we move into the formatting and interior design stage.

We intentionally complete editing first to: Catch errors before layout begins Avoid costly reformatting Ensure consistency across the entire book

Yes. Author and wholesale copies can be ordered only after the paperback is live on Amazon. Typical delivery timelines: 21–30 days depending on volume and location Many authors choose to schedule celebrations or signings after copies arrive to ensure books are on hand.

Yes. Once your book is uploaded to IngramSpark with expanded distribution enabled, it will become eligible for listing on BN.com. Listings usually appear within 1–3 weeks after IngramSpark goes live.

Yes, with an important note: Amazon does not ship physical books sold through third-party websites If you collect payments outside Amazon, you are responsible for fulfillment Most authors order books at wholesale cost and ship them directly to buyers.

Yes. Our team handles: Cover design Interior layout and formatting Marketing graphics

Release dates are confirmed once: Files are finalized Formatting is complete Uploads are approved by distributors We’ll confirm your final release date with you before launch.

Please reach out to the appropriate email based on your need: Publishing or project questions:  publishing@sherisesstudios.com catherine@sherisesstudios.com This helps us keep everything organized and respond faster.