Chapters Publishing
Modern Authors
Choose Chapters.
You talk. A best-selling editor turns your ideas into a finished manuscript in as little as 12 weeks. We publish it under the Chapters imprint, and you keep 100% of the rights.
30 minutes with an editor. No obligation.
Published with Chapters
Available wherever books are sold: Ingram · Amazon · Barnes & Noble · Walmart · Google Play · Rakuten · Scribd · OverDrive
Our Purpose
To Eliminate The Anxieties Of Writing A Book
No blank page. No years-long timeline. No guessing what happens next. You bring the expertise. We handle the writing, editing, design and publishing.
Rapid Manuscript Creation
A premium manuscript in as little as 12 weeks. We have simplified everything.
Your Words, Your Rights
Every chapter is built from your own interviews and approved by you. You own 100% of it.
Premium Publishing
Cover, interior, ISBN and distribution to every major retailer under the Chapters imprint.
Write With Ease
Speak Your Genius.
We Do The Rest.
Answer questions by video, audio or text, whenever it suits you.
- 01
Interview
Share your stories and ideas. Podcasts, talks and posts you already have count.
WEEKS 1 TO 3
- 02
Discuss
Working sessions with your editor to sharpen the message.
WEEKS 3 TO 5
- 03
Shape
Your editor writes the manuscript from your words. You approve every chapter.
WEEKS 5 TO 12
- 04
Publish
Design, ISBN and release to every major retailer.
Editorial Excellence
Always-On Assistance
You get one dedicated best-selling editor from your first interview to your final proof. Technology handles the transcription and organizing. Your editor handles the craft. Nothing is published until you approve it.
- One editor, start to finish
- Developmental and line editing on every chapter
- Your voice, your stories, your final say
Our Authors
The Proof Is On The Shelf.
12 weeks
First interview to manuscript
95%
Of our authors come by referral
Case study · John Ruhlin
“It took us half as much time to write our second book with Chapters. Simply amazing.”
Rod Neuenschwander, President, The Ruhlin Group
12 weeksTo capture the book
#1Bestseller at launch
“Chapters removes the fear of writing a book.”
“Instead of being overwhelmed, I felt excited to write my book.”
“My manuscript was captured exactly as I envisioned.”
Only At Chapters
Your Book Is Only
The Beginning.
Every Chapters author gets Chapters Vault. One secure home for your manuscript, interviews, speeches and articles. Everything is dated and on record as yours from the moment it enters Chapters. Then it goes to work.
PROTECT
A dated record of everything you've made, so the proof is yours.
EXPAND
Your book becomes articles, speeches and white papers, all in your words.
EARN
Sell subscriptions, downloads and books from your own author storefront.
Other publishers hand you a book. Chapters hands you what comes next.
FAQ
Questions,
Answered.
Do I have to write anything?
No. You answer questions by video, audio or text. Your editor builds the manuscript from your own words.
Is my book written by AI?
Your book is built from your words. Technology transcribes and organizes your interviews. Your best-selling editor shapes every chapter, and nothing is published until you approve it.
Who owns my book?
You do. You keep 100% of the rights to your book and your ideas.
How long does it take?
A finished manuscript in as little as 12 weeks.
What does it cost?
You get exact scope and price in writing after your call.
Ready To Begin Your Publishing Journey?
Tell us about your book. We'll confirm a time within one business day.
- 1
Tell us about your work. Two minutes.
- 2
Talk with an editor. 30 minutes on your idea and audience.
- 3
Get your plan. Scope, timeline and price in writing.