Self-Publishing Support

Take your book across the finish line — and into the hands of readers.

Across the Finish Line

We Take Care of the Details, So You Don't Have To.

Navigating the publishing process is a journey, and Pithy Wordsmithery’s Self-Publishing team is here to help. We love working with authors to take their book across the finish line and into the hands of readers. From cover design and copyediting to proofreading and more, we take care of the details so you don’t have to.

You retain 100% ownership of your book — and 100% of the royalties.

100+ Years of Experience

A Team Behind Hundreds of Titles

Together our Self-Publishing team has well over 100 years of experience and has collectively edited and designed hundreds of titles, on topics ranging from business IT, consumer technology, and computer programming to self-improvement, outdoor recreation, cookbooks, memoir, and much more.

We’ve worked with traditional publishers — IT Revolution, Knopf, National Geographic, Peachpit Press, Pearson, Penguin Random House, Scribner, and Wiley, just to name a handful — and guided authors through the self-publishing process.

Our work has helped authors earn Amazon bestseller status and garnered various awards, including the National Outdoor Book Award and an Independent Publisher Book Award, and had design recognized by AIGA 50 Books / 50 Covers and the New York Book Show — Best Covers.

“I greatly appreciate the vast team of professionals at Pithy Wordsmithery who managed all the details and creative work involved with publication and marketing — and managed me and my worries in the process.”

– Daniel Griffith, Author

Free 25-Minute Consultation

"How hard is it to publish a book?"

For a free 25-minute consultation about your project — and to ask us that question directly, with your particular concept in mind — book a call today.

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What's Included

Self-Publishing Project Scope

Self-Publishing Consulting & Project Management

Publishing a book involves dozens of moving parts — and we’re here to make sure nothing falls through the cracks. From your kickoff call through launch day, Pithy Wordsmithery guides you through every step of the self-publishing process with expert consulting, regular check-in calls, and a comprehensive library of resources designed to teach you everything you need to know.

You’ll never feel lost or left on your own. Our team will advise on everything from pricing strategy and printing options to setting up your Amazon author accounts, uploading files on Kindle Direct Publishing and Author Central, and coordinating author samples. We handle the complexity so you can stay focused on what matters most — your book and your readers.

Biweekly Office Hours

You don’t have to navigate the road to launch alone. We invite all of our authors to join our biweekly “Ask Me Anything” Zoom sessions with the Pithy Wordsmithery team — a dedicated space to get your questions answered about book marketing strategy, the launch process, and everything in between. It’s also a wonderful opportunity to connect with fellow authors, share experiences, and build the kind of community that makes a book launch feel a lot less daunting.

Book Cover Design

Your cover is the first thing a reader sees — and it needs to stop them in their tracks. Our design process is collaborative and iterative, starting with a deep-dive kickoff conversation where we explore your book’s core message, analyze the competitive landscape, and begin developing the visual concepts that will make your book stand out on the shelf and on the screen.

From there, your designer will move through rough sketches and concept development, refining ideas based on your feedback until we’ve landed on a direction you love. We’ll develop 2–3 full cover concepts with two rounds of revisions, then finalize the complete book jacket — front, back, and spine — with one additional round of revisions to get every detail exactly right.

Copy Editing / Proofing

Great writing deserves a great polish. Our copy editors work through your manuscript with a fine-toothed comb, making edits in Track Changes and flagging suggestions for your review — all following the gold standard of the Chicago Manual of Style. You stay in control throughout, with the opportunity to accept or reject changes, ask questions, and weigh in on any areas that need a closer look. One round of copy editing revisions is included.

And we don’t stop there. Once your interior is designed, we read the entire manuscript again in its new layout, catching any errors that crept in during the design process before your book goes to print.

Interior Layout

The inside of your book matters just as much as the outside. We begin with a sample design of approximately 20 pages, creating a look and feel that complements your cover and brings your content to life — from headings and subheadings to callout boxes, images, exercises, and more. We’ll work through two rounds of revisions together to make sure you’re thrilled with the result before we touch the full manuscript.

Once the design is locked in, we’ll mock up the entire book and send it to you in PDF format for review. A proofreader will then advise on any final corrections before you sign off. One round of layout adjustments is included, and up to 20 images, charts, or graphs are covered within this scope.

E-book Formatting

Getting your book into readers’ hands means meeting them wherever they read. We’ll convert your manuscript into a seamless, reader-friendly e-book, optimized for a wide range of devices and user preferences. Rather than locking in a fixed design, we format your e-book so readers can adjust font type, size, page shape, and orientation — prioritizing readability above all else. One round of formatting corrections is included, and once everything is finalized, we’ll upload the file directly to Amazon/KDP.

One strategic note: we recommend releasing your e-book approximately two weeks after your print book. This protects your print sales during the critical launch window and gives your bestseller campaign the best possible chance of success.

The Pithy Promise

Launch With Confidence

Even the most meticulously edited books can have a small typo slip through — it happens to the best of them. That’s why every author receives one complimentary revision within 60 days of publishing, so you can launch with confidence knowing we’ve got you covered if anything needs a quick fix.

Book Launch Marketing Support

A Great Book Deserves a Great Launch

The Toolkit

We equip every author with the tools, templates, and knowledge to show up confidently and make noise when their book hits the world. You’ll get access to our plug-and-play email and social media templates, our Book Launch Academy video library, a 200+ idea Launch Checklist, and our Social Media Best Practices Guide — everything you need to build momentum and reach readers from day one.

Amplification

And you won’t be promoting alone. We’ll amplify your launch across Pithy Wordsmithery’s own channels to an audience of 16,000+ followers, giving your book an immediate boost right out of the gate.

Optional Add-On

Audiobook

We help authors transform their books into professional audiobooks through expert guidance and comprehensive production support. Led by an audiobook expert who has recorded over 350 audiobooks for major publishers like Scholastic and Penguin Random House, we offer three tailored packages to meet different author needs and budgets.

Self-Narration with Full Direction

Complete project management with remote coaching, real-time direction during 1.5 days of recording, studio sourcing, and ACX publishing support.

Done-for-You Professional Narration

Full-service production including narrator sourcing, script preparation, recording oversight, post-production mastering, and final delivery to distribution platforms.

Self-Narration with Coaching

Manuscript marking guidance, two one-hour coaching sessions, written recording summary, and ACX setup support.

Learn more about our audiobook offerings

Your Book Deserves
A Strategic, Successful Launch

Your book is more than a product — it’s a message, a brand asset, and a catalyst for opportunities. With the right support behind you, your launch can create lasting impact and reach the readers who need your message most.

Schedule a call today to see how we can help you get your book across the finish line!

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