SINGLE-AUTHOR BOOKS

Path to SHINE $2,500
1 payment of $1,000 PLUS 3 payments of $500/mo

New to the world of publishing?
This entry-level professional program is perfect for aspiring authors ready to tiptoe into publishing with an EBOOK to create a strong, supportive foundation. Whether you’re launching a personal brand, growing your small business, or sharing a message that matters, this is your first step to being seen and heard. You provide your completed manuscript in Microsoft WORD or Google Docs (up to 30,000 words), and we’ll take it from there.

This program includes everything you need to get your EBOOK published  . . .

• ISBN account set-up and ISBN assignment (will incur minimal pay-to-vendor fees).
• Amazon/KDP account set-up includes Amazon Author Page set-up and/or added title, as needed.
• Proofreader. Includes up to 3 hours with one of our professional proofreaders to ensure your manuscript is ready to represent you well. 
• Book Designer. Includes a standard front cover design. Your book interiors are formatted for upload as an ebook to Amazon.com. Charts, graphics, and photo placement fees are not included. Includes ebook conversion.
• Pre-Publication Launch Strategy Call with a publishing advisor to help you plan the next steps after publication.
  

VALUE ADD-ONS

• Paperback formatting, back cover design, PLUS our Secret Sauce back cover copy formula to increase interest and attract more buyers to your book. Prices are dependent upon page count and start at $1,500.
• Amazon Bestseller Campaign. You have the additional option to create a BIG BUZZ and upgrade your book launch to include one of our Amazon Bestseller Campaigns. Prices start at $4,400 for a guaranteed bestseller status.

 

Path to EMPOWERMENT $4,800
1 payment of $1,500 PLUS 6 payments of $550/mo

The perfect calling card for speakers, trainers, coaches, consultants, and entrepreneurs.
Establish your position as a leader in the marketplace and elevate your brand with budget-friendly pricing. Recent trends in the publishing industry indicate that a smaller, printed book is more likely to outsell ebooks and audiobooks. This compact, content-rich powerhouse book is available in a variety of industry-standard smaller sizes, with a page count of 100-150 pages, or approximately 40,000 words or less.

Ideal for authors who want to write their own book.
We establish you with Author-as-Publisher status, allowing you to keep 100% of your royalties, own your copyright, and be seen as a credible resource.

Includes . . .

• • ISBN account set-up and ISBN assignment.
  • Amazon/KDP account set-up (see below for additional pay-to-vendor fees). Includes Amazon Author Page set-up and/or added title, as needed.
  • Author-as-Publisher Business Mentoring & Training. Includes account access, sales status monitoring, and book retail pricing discussion. Additional Vendor Fees: There is also a short list of direct-billed vendor fees of approximately $345 - $515.
  • Editor/proofreader. Spend time with our professional Content Team to ensure your manuscript is ready to represent you well. (includes up to 5 hours). 
  • Book Designer. Includes a standard cover design with BW interior. Your paperback and ebook appear on Amazon. 
  • TWO Publication Launch Strategy Calls with a publishing advisor to help you plan the next steps before and after publication.
  • Maximum Impact Promotion (MIP) training program. Features nine live Zoom calls over a 6-month period. Learn strategies to help published authors extend their marketing calendar, long after their book launches!

PLUS: Top 100+ Book Marketing Ideas (Newly Updated 2025)

CLICK HERE for more info about the PATH TO EMPOWERMENT publishing program.

 

Path to GROWTH $7,500
1 payment of $1,800 PLUS 10 payments of $570/mo

All of the components included in the Path to Empowerment, PLUS . . .

We take your random notes, or your outline, or perhaps your draft manuscript, and assign you a Professional Writing Coach who guides you through the writing process, edits your manuscript, and coordinates the final read-through with the proofreader. This option has a page count of 275-300 pages, or approximately 70,000 words.

• Includes paperback and ebook formatting. Print books remain the preferred format for a large segment of readers, with physical bookstores thriving and hardcover and paperback sales remaining strong. Although ebooks account for a smaller percentage of total book sales, they represent a significant and growing revenue stream, particularly in certain genres and for specific demographics.
• Connect with our Content Crew. Access up to 10 hours with our Content Development Team for feedback, developmental editing, structure, storyline, line editing, and/or proofreading. If needed, additional hours are available for a reduced fee.
• We establish your account with IngramSpark, providing you with distribution access to over 40,000 retail connections, including Amazon, as well as local brick-and-mortar access through Barnes & Noble, Walmart, and Target online; also includes U.S. library availability.
• LCCN/Library of Congress account set-up (free version)
• PCIP/Publisher’s Catalogue in Print
• BISAC code search and assignment
• US Copyright Office account set-up; filing of the completed book 

With more than 1,000,000 books published on Amazon each year, it’s easy to get lost in the crowd. This program helps you rise above the noise with professional distribution, publishing support, and the freedom to make creative decisions aligned with your vision.

 

Path to INFLUENCE $15,000
1 payment of $1,800 PLUS 10 payments of $570/mo

All of the components included in the Path to Growth, PLUS . . .

Everything that’s in the Path to Growth, with upgraded support from a bestselling writing coach who works closely with you from concept to completion. We polish and publish your book to meet professional standards. Includes the Standard level Amazon Bestseller Campaign, which can be upgraded to either a Silver or Platinum level, for an additional fee. This option has a page count of 275-300 pages, or approximately 70,000 words or under.

Perfect for established professionals, thought leaders, and brand-builders ready to lead the conversation in their field.

 

Path to LEGACY: Pricing starts at $25,000
1 payment of $2,500 PLUS 12 payments of $1,875/mo

For the visionary who wants a professionally ghostwritten, legacy-worthy book, crafted through personal interviews with one of our bestselling writing coach editors. We take care of everything from writing to editing, design, and global publishing.

Includes a Standard Amazon Bestseller Campaign (upgrade options available for additional fees).
Book length: approx. 70,000 words or less

This elite level is designed for those who want to preserve their wisdom, share their life’s work, or tell a powerful story with lasting impact.

 

AUDIBLE BOOKS

Audio books are a great way to expand your audience. Our audio vendor relationships around the U.S. allow us to introduce you to experienced audio engineers who can help you either record your book or help you find talent who can do it for you.

Our job at Davis Creative Publishing is to connect you to these resources and make sure you have what you need from us for a successful Audible experience.

DIFY: We DO IT FOR YOU, $500

Cover Adaptation: 

• We take your existing front book cover and reconfigure it to Audible standards. 
• We obtain your approval of the front cover and upload it to Audible.

Account Set-up:

• We will set up your online Audible account using the information we have on your original Q&A form.
• We will contact you via email if we require any additional information.

Audio file uploads:

• Your audio studio engineer will upload your audio files.

 

ANTHOLOGY / COLLABORATIVE BOOKS

Sponsor Your Own Anthology Sponsor Commitment Fee: $1,500
Step into the role of managing your own anthology at one-tenth the cost of doing your solo book. We guide you through the process of inviting 30-40 authors eager to share their stories, increase their visibility, and make a difference in the lives of their readers. Your Commitment Fee includes your book cover design and custom digital sales flyer. Contact Cathy for more info.

MORE INFO HERE

Write a chapter in one of our anthologies. We always have multiple anthologies in progress at any given time. CLICK HERE for current opportunities to write a chapter in one of our sponsored anthologies. Your professional Writing Coach stands ready to help you finalize your 1500 to 2000-word chapter, helping you establish credibility, grow your brand, and expand your community.
Contact Cathy for more info.

 

DIY and DIWY

If you are looking for ways to reduce your budget and tap into your love of DIY,
check out our "Do It Yourself" and Do It With You" book publishing options HERE.