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All genres: fiction, nonfiction, memoir, business, self-help, children's books, poetry, faith-based and academic. We match every project with writers, editors and designers who have real experience in that genre.
Yes. We work with books at every stage. Our ghostwriters and developmental editors can help you finish and shape the manuscript first.
Yes. Our ghostwriters write the full manuscript in your voice from interviews and your notes, then we can edit, publish and market it for you.
For many authors, yes. Self-publishing gives you full creative control, much faster time to market and 100% of your royalties. Traditional publishing can add prestige but often takes years and gives you a smaller share of income.
Godevico Publishing serves authors worldwide, with a team working across time zones. You can reach us by phone, email or the consultation form on any page.
Our publishing packages start at $799 for Author Start-up, with Author Pro at $1,799 and Author Elite at $3,499. Editing, cover design and other services can also be booked individually. See our pricing page for details.
No. The price you are quoted after your consultation is the price you pay. Anything outside that scope is quoted separately before work starts.
Yes. Most projects are split into milestone payments tied to project stages, agreed during onboarding.
All major credit cards, PayPal, Zelle, ACH bank transfer and wire transfer.
Both depend heavily on project details such as length, interview hours and narration style, so we quote them individually after a free consultation.
Author Start-up packages typically take 3 to 4 weeks, Author Pro 6 to 8 weeks and Author Elite 10 to 14 weeks from manuscript submission to a live listing.
Yes. Every author has a dedicated project manager who coordinates the editorial, design and publishing teams for you.
Editing includes a revision round after your review, cover design includes revisions on your chosen concept, and formatting includes revision passes before files are final.
eBook, paperback and hardcover, plus audiobook if you produce one. Each format is prepared to the specifications of the platforms you publish on.
Yes, 100%. You keep all intellectual property rights and receive every dollar of royalties from every platform. We never take a cut of your earnings.
You do. ISBNs can be registered in your name or your own imprint, so you are the publisher of record.
Yes. The rights are entirely yours. You can change distributors, sign with a traditional publisher or unpublish your book at any time.
Only if you tell them. Our writers sign an NDA and are never credited unless you choose to credit them.
No. Our marketing plans run month to month, so you can scale up, scale down or pause between billing cycles.
No, and you should be cautious of anyone who does. We plan and run marketing that gives your book its best chance and report honestly on results.
Never. Buying reviews breaks retailer rules. We help you get honest reviews through advance reader copies and reader outreach.
Ad spend is usually paid directly to the ad platform from your account so you see exactly where it goes. Our Authority plan includes a set amount of ad spend.
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Self-Publishing Packages
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