Yes. You remain the copyright owner. USA Books Publishing is paid for production and distribution setup. We do not take your copyright, sequel rights, or a percentage of royalties.
FAQ
Straight answers before you send the manuscript.
If your question is not here, the contact form is the fastest way to get a human reply.
A complete manuscript on a standard package is typically retail-ready in 8–12 weeks. Illustration, heavy developmental editing, translation, or ghostwriting extends that timeline. We confirm dates after we see the file.
A single .doc or .docx is best. You do not need to pre-format chapters. If the book is handwritten or scanned, ask us for a conversion quote.
Yes. Most authors still choose print plus eBook because readers and events expect a physical copy. We can scope a digital-only project if that is the right fit.
Audiobook production is included in Heritage and Independence. Liberty authors can add it as a quoted extra.
Retailers and printers charge their own print and selling fees on each copy. Those are separate from our project fee. You keep the royalty after those standard deductions — we do not take a second cut.
Often yes, if the file is high resolution and the spine/back can be built to printer specs. If it is not print-ready, we will tell you what needs to change.
Yes. Picture books and illustrated titles need a custom illustration and layout quote because art drives both cost and schedule.
No. We are a publishing services company, not a self-serve app. The first conversation is a consult so we can see whether we are the right fit.
Use the contact form with genre, word count, and manuscript status. We reply with a recommended package rather than a generic price list email.
Still deciding?
Send the manuscript status. We will tell you the next useful step — even if that step is “keep writing.”
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