Who is the best publisher for a first-time author?

Look for three things: pricing in writing before you pay, 100% of rights and royalties staying with you, and a real person you can reach by phone. Traditional Big Five publishers accept roughly 1–2% of manuscripts and require a literary agent, so most first-time authors publish independently with a services company.

Can I start publishing before my manuscript is finished?

Yes. USA Publishing House works in drafts — authors can start while still writing, and ghostwriting services are available for authors who want help completing their story.

JULY Publishing packages from $699 — 50% off this month →

You wrote the book. We'll publish it right.

Q: How much does it cost to publish a book?

Complete publishing with USA Publishing House starts at $699 — editing, cover design, formatting, ISBN, and Amazon publishing in one payment. Industry-wide, self-publishing services typically run $2,000 to $10,000+.

Q: How much does an author make on a $20 book?

The retail platform keeps its store cut and printing cost — typically 30–40% plus print for paperbacks. On a $20 paperback the author usually keeps $7–$12 per copy, paid directly by Amazon to the author's account. USA Publishing House takes no share of royalties.

American book publishing company for first-time and self-published authors — we handle the editing, the cover, and getting your book onto Amazon and Barnes & Noble, while you keep every right and every royalty.

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SIMPLE How publishing with us works

One manuscript in. One published author out

No technology to learn, no forms to fight with. You send us your manuscript — typed, handwritten, or half-finished — and a dedicated publishing manager walks it the rest of the way.

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Send us your manuscript

Typed, handwritten, or half-finished — email it, mail it, or read it to us over the phone. A consultant calls you the same week.

Week 1 · Free consultation

We edit & design

Real editors polish your words without changing your voice. A designer shows you cover concepts — you pick, we refine.

Weeks 2–5 · You approve everything

You hold the proof

A printed copy of your book arrives at your door. Nothing goes live until you've held it and said yes.

Weeks 6–7 · Proof to your door

Your book goes live

Amazon, Barnes & Noble and more — eBook, paperback, hardcover. Royalties go straight to your account. We take none.

Week 8 · You're a published author

Why authors choose USA Publishing House

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A real person, every time

Your own publishing manager answers the phone, 1pm–11pm ET. No robots, no runaround, no ticket numbers.

One honest payment

The price we agree on is the price. In writing, before you pay — and it starts at $699, not $10,000.

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Your book stays yours

100% of rights and royalties belong to you, forever. It's in the contract, and we'll walk you through every line.

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You approve everything

The edits, the cover, the final proof. Nothing about your book is decided without you.

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Made in Georgia, USA

A real office at 6010 Singleton Rd, Norcross. Come by, call, or check our reviews before you decide anything.

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Proven with 1,200+ authors

Since 2017 — memoirs, children's books, novels, and devotionals. Their books are on Amazon; go look.

“I'm 68 and I don't do computers. I mailed them a typed manuscript and talked to the same man on the phone the whole way through. My grandkids bought my book on Amazon.”

LB Linda B.
Family historian · Tennessee The Kitchen Table Years

Honest prices, published right here

No "call for a quote" games. One payment, everything listed, 50% off through July. These are our three most popular packages — see all six.

Emerging Author

$699 one payment

Everything a finished manuscript needs to become a real book on Amazon.

✓Professional editing & proofreading
✓Custom cover design (you approve it)
✓Interior formatting, print & eBook
✓ISBN registration
✓Published on Amazon — eBook, paperback & hardcover
✓Dedicated publishing manager

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Professional MOST POPULAR

$1,199 one payment

Wider distribution and deeper editing for authors who want the full shelf.

✓Everything in Emerging Author
✓Barnes & Noble, Kobo & Google Books
✓Two rounds of professional editing
✓Printed proof copy to your door
✓Author website page & bio
✓Launch-week marketing setup

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Children's Specialist

$1,499 one payment

For picture books — because a children's book lives or dies on its art.

✓12 custom illustrations by a children's artist
✓Everything in Emerging Author
✓Picture-book formatting (print & digital)
✓Hardcover edition
✓Age-category guidance
✓You approve every illustration

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Every package includes One payment — no hidden fees, ever You keep 100% of rights & royalties Nothing publishes without your approval A real person who answers the phone About 60 days, manuscript to Amazon Start with a 50% deposit if you prefer

Prices shown reflect the current 50% promotion. Ghostwriting, audiobooks, and marketing packages are priced separately — see the full pricing page. Royalties from Amazon and other stores are paid directly to your account; we take nothing.

Real authors.
Real books. Real numbers. the honest math!

1,200+authors served since 2017USA Publishing House

~60days from finished manuscript to live on Amazontypical timeline

“On a $20 book, Amazon keeps its store cut and printing cost — and every dollar that's left comes to me. USA Publishing House takes nothing. They showed me that math before I signed.”

MMMargaret M.
Memoirist · first book at 71The Long Way Home

“Traditional publishers take your rights and most of your royalties — if they ever say yes at all. Here I paid once, kept everything, and my book was out before my next birthday.”

JWJames W.
Veteran & war memoiristTin Hats & Letters

100%of rights and royalties stay with the author — in writingevery contract

$699complete publishing — where others quote $5,000–$10,000current promotion

20+platforms — Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Kobo, Google Books & moreProfessional package

3promises in writing: one payment, your rights, your approvalthe UPH standard

“I checked their reviews, called the Georgia office, and asked every scam-test question I'd read about. They passed all of them, then published my book beautifully.”

GTGerald T.
Children's author & grandfather of fiveGrandpa's Fishing Rules

Questions every author asks first

Straight answers — the same ones we give on the phone.

How much does it cost to publish a book?

With us, complete publishing starts at $699 — editing, cover, formatting, ISBN, and Amazon publishing in one payment. Industry-wide, self-publishing services run anywhere from $2,000 to $10,000+, which is exactly why we put our prices on this page instead of behind a phone call. See the full cost breakdown →

How much does an author make on a $20 book?

The store (Amazon, Barnes & Noble) keeps its retail cut and printing cost — typically 30–40% plus print for paperbacks. Everything left is yours: on a $20 paperback that's usually $7–$12 per copy, deposited by Amazon directly into your account every 60–90 days. We take zero — our fee is the one-time package price and nothing after.

Who's the best publisher for a first-time author?

Whoever passes three tests: the price is in writing before you pay, you keep 100% of your rights and royalties, and you can reach a real person on the phone. The Big Five (Penguin Random House, HarperCollins and the rest) accept roughly 1–2% of manuscripts and require an agent — wonderful if it happens, but most first-time authors publish independently. Test us on all three; we don't mind.

My manuscript isn't finished. Can I still start?

Yes — we work in drafts. Plenty of our authors start while writing, and our editors work alongside them. If the writing itself is the wall, our ghostwriting team can take your story from recordings, notes, or conversations.

Is this one of those publishing scams?

Fair question — this industry has earned it. Here's how to check anyone, including us: demand the price in writing, confirm royalties and rights stay 100% yours in the contract, and call the office. We're at 6010 Singleton Rd, Norcross, GA — (229) 518-4453, a real person, 1pm–11pm ET. Read our Trustpilot reviews and open our books on Amazon before you decide anything.

You wrote the book. We'll publish it right.

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