FAQ

Made For You is a premium, white-glove publishing service that ghostwrites, designs, publishes, and distributes your book. We handle every step: from interviews and outlining to editing, cover design, bookstore distribution, and launch.

• Entrepreneurs and CEOs who want a lead-generating authority asset
• Influencers and creators looking to expand their brand
• Coaches, consultants, and speakers packaging their frameworks
• Filmmakers adapting their screenplays into novels
• Professionals who want a powerful credibility tool or legacy piece

If you have a story, a system, or a mission — we make it a market-ready book.

No. You're getting a traditional publishing contract through Library Tales Publishing, an established imprint with global distribution via Simon & Schuster. 

Self-publishing means doing everything yourself. You’re responsible for hiring a ghostwriter (or writing the book on your own), finding an editor, designing the cover, formatting the files for both print and digital, uploading the manuscript to Amazon, managing metadata, pricing, and categories, and handling all aspects of marketing, printing, and distribution by yourself. You pay for every part of the process — and if something goes wrong, you’re on your own to fix it.

Made For You is a completely different experience. We handle every part of the publishing process for you, professionally and seamlessly. You don’t write the book — we interview you and ghostwrite it. You don’t design or edit — we take care of that in-house. You don’t have to figure out printing or distribution — we publish under Library Tales Publishing and distribute globally through Simon & Schuster. You don’t have to chase opportunities — we position you and your book to attract them.

This isn’t “do it yourself.” It’s “done for you — done right.”

No — and here’s why.

If you already have a finished manuscript and are looking for a publisher, click here to visit our submission page and be routed to the appropriate editorial team. It’s 100% free, and we never charge our authors. 

That said, Made For You is NOT designed for traditional authors. It’s built for people with a brand, business, or message who don’t have the time, interest, or bandwidth to write a book, but want one.

Tailor-Made Book

• Professional ghostwriter assigned to your voice and genre
• Strategic interviews to extract your story/message
• Full manuscript written, edited, and proofed
• Multi-round revisions and approval process

Design & Production

• Custom cover design (multiple concepts)
• Professional interior layout (print + ebook formats)
• ISBN and barcode registration
• Metadata optimization for retail discovery

Publishing & Distribution

• Publishing contract under Library Tales Publishing
• Global retail distribution via Simon & Schuster
• Placement in Amazon, Barnes & Noble, indie bookstores, libraries, and more
• Ebook distribution via Kindle, Apple Books, etc.
• Book remains in distribution forever

Launch & Promotion

• Book signing event at Barnes & Noble or local partner store
• Pre-launch press release
• Strategic timeline planning for launches aligned with your brand
• Custom sales landing page for traffic and conversion
• 30% royalties for life
• 50% discount on bulk author copies (resale or lead gen)

Support & Ownership

• Full project management by our team
• Client retains all IP and story rights
• Transparent royalty reporting
• No upsells. No surprise fees. No add-ons. Ever.

Great question — and here’s the honest answer:

Yes, traditional manuscript submission is 100% free. We never charge authors who are accepted through our editorial submission process. But that process is:

• Highly competitive
• Limited by production capacity
• Slow — often taking 12 to 18 months from submission to publication

Made For You exists for a different kind of client: someone who wants a book in-hand in 3 months — not 2 years — and who doesn’t want to write it themselves. 

If you already have a completed, polished manuscript and are willing to wait, feel free to submit it here.

You could — but here’s the trade-off:

• You’ll spend months or years trying to land an agent
• You’ll rewrite the manuscript multiple times to meet market trends
• You’ll have little control over your title, cover, or pricing
• You’ll earn ~10–15% royalties (vs. our 30%)
• You may never get accepted — or your book could be shelved without being released

Made For You eliminates all of that. No waiting. No gatekeepers. No loss of creative control. You get:

• A real book
• A real publishing contract
• A real launch

In real-time — built around your brand, not the market’s mood

Ghostwriting is when a professional writer helps you turn your ideas, stories, or expertise into a polished manuscript — but you’re credited as the author. You own the book. You direct the content. The writer simply helps you execute at a professional level. It’s not outsourcing your voice — it’s amplifying it.

It’s way more common than people think.

• 50% to 80% of all nonfiction books — including business, self-help, and memoir — are ghostwritten or co-written
• Nearly 100% of celebrity memoirs are ghostwritten
• In business publishing, 2 out of 3 executives who have a book had professional writing help
• The ghostwriting industry is projected to hit $7.5 billion globally by 2033
• Even some of the most iconic books in history—including political memoirs and bestselling self-help titles—were ghostwritten

Ghostwriting is not a secret anymore. It’s a professional norm.

Not at all. In fact, it’s expected in most professional and public-facing industries. Ghostwriting is simply a collaboration — like hiring a designer to build your website or a director to bring your screenplay to life.

Your name is on the cover because it’s your:

• Story
• Method
• Experience
• Mission
• Vision

The ghostwriter helps you express it at a high level. That’s not dishonest — that’s smart delegation

Because time is their most valuable asset. Founders, CEOs, speakers, politicians, creative executives — they don’t sit down and write 100,000 words. They delegate the process to professionals who:

• Know how to structure content
• Capture their voice
• Understand narrative and pacing
• Craft books that actually sell and influence

You wouldn’t build your own website from scratch — you’d hire a pro. Same logic applies here.

No. That’s the point. A great ghostwriter writes as the client — not just for them. We use interviews, questionnaires, transcripts, past content, voice notes, and even mannerisms to create a book that sounds like you on your best day — clear, polished, and confident.

Yes. In fact, we encourage it. You’ll collaborate directly with your ghostwriter via Zoom, email, and shared documents. You’ll approve:

• The chapter outline
• Early drafts
• Final manuscript

It’s your voice — and we never move forward without your thumbs-up.

Once your interviews are complete and the outline is approved, you’ll receive your first chapter draft within 2–3 weeks. The full manuscript is delivered in 90 days or less — including revisions and approvals.

We write and refine as we go, which means you’re reviewing and shaping the book in real time — not waiting months for a finished surprise.

As involved — or as hands-off — as you’d like.

Some clients prefer to approve outlines and drafts quickly and trust the team. Others love providing feedback and collaborating more closely. Either is fine.

You’ll always be invited to:

• Approve the Table of Contents
• Review every chapter
• Suggest edits, rewrites, or additions
• Ask questions and clarify tone

This is your book — we’re just your creative team.

We don’t set a hard limit — because our goal is to make the best book possible.

That said, we work in an efficient, collaborative system designed to avoid endless rewrites. You’ll review every draft in stages and give feedback along the way, so we rarely need more than 2–3 rounds per chapter.

We won’t move forward unless you’re excited about what we’ve created.

We take great care in matching writers to your tone, story, and subject matter — but if it’s not clicking after the first few interactions, just let us know.

We’ll reassign your project to a new ghostwriter at no cost. Our only priority is making sure you feel confident and creatively aligned.

In some cases, yes. If you already work with a trusted writer, we’re open to collaboration — but we’ll still manage the editorial process to ensure:

• Brand alignment
• Retail formatting
• Editorial standards
• Publishing readiness

We’ll discuss scope and integration during onboarding. Our system is flexible — and your success is what matters.

That’s okay — early drafts are just that: starting points.

The first draft is meant to get your ideas on paper and shape the narrative. You’ll have the opportunity to:

• Give detailed feedback
• Reshape tone or structure
• Add missing pieces or clarify points
• Ask for rewrites or directional changes

We never publish anything you don’t love. Your name is on the cover — and we take that seriously.

We use AI the way elite teams use any powerful tool: to support, not to replace. Our ghostwriters may use AI to help generate rough outlines, early drafts, or structural suggestions — but every manuscript goes through a 100% human editorial process before it's ever submitted to you.

• Final drafts are always human-written, human-edited, and human-approved
• Our editors, proofreaders, and designers are all professional publishing staff
• Every manuscript is refined to pass even the strictest “AI detection” tests

We don’t outsource your voice to a robot.

We use AI like we use spellcheck — to move faster, not cut corners. At the end of the day, your book will be handcrafted by professionals — and it will read like it

Of course! It's your book! Nothing moves forward without your sign-off.

We publish both nonfiction and fiction:

• Memoirs
• Self-help
• Business & branding books
• Coaching systems & educational frameworks
• Screenplay novelizations
• Spiritual & wellness books
• Personal development books
• Fictional stories with brand-alignment

That’s okay. Our intake and discovery process helps shape your message, story, or method into a viable publishing plan.

• Framework
• Origin story
• Thought leadership
• Personal mission
• System or IP

Surprisingly little.

We’ve designed this service for high-performers, founders, and creators who don’t have time to write a book — or manage a publishing process.

Here’s what’s typically required from you:

• 1 Zoom interview (30–60 minutes)
• Questionnaire (fill out on your own time)
• Quick approvals on your Table of Contents and draft chapters
• Light feedback via email or call (optional — we keep it tight)
• A final sign-off before we move to design and production

We handle everything else — research, writing, editing, formatting, publishing, distribution, and launch prep.

• Book creation (writing, editing, design): 90 days or less
• Launch timeline (pre-orders, signing, rollout): 3–6 months post-approval

This is faster than any traditional model, with zero compromise in quality.

Absolutely. You’ll be shown options and invited to give feedback until you’re happy with the final product.

We typically do both. Most clients opt for paperback for cost-effectiveness, but hardcover is available — especially useful for prestige positioning, gifting, or collectors’ editions.

All titles are distributed globally via Simon & Schuster.  Your book will be available to order through:

• Amazon
• Barnes & Noble
• Walmart
• Bookshop.org
• Libraries
• Indie bookstores
• International distributors

Yes — upon launch, we coordinate a book signing event at Barnes & Noble or a major bookstore in your city. Stocking in independent stores depends on demand and local orders, but we handle full retail metadata, making your book easily discoverable.

• Custom sales landing page
• Email templates and sales copy
• Pre-launch press release
• Barnes & Noble event coordination
• Metadata optimization for online discovery
• PR campaigns
• Author booking
• Paid traffic management

Absolutely not, marketing is one of the key perks of signing a contract with a traditional book publisher. We take care of everything!

Yes. You keep 50% of all net retail royalties for life. Every sale — Amazon, bookstores, bulk orders — pays you. We handle accounting, payouts, and reporting.

Royalties are paid bi-annually, along with a full breakdown of:

• Units sold
• Channels
• Net revenue
• Opportunities for reprints or promotions

Yes. You retain all intellectual property rights. We hold publishing rights only as your publisher, not the underlying content/IP.

Absolutely. It’s your content. You’re free to:

• Turn it into a course
• Adapt it into a film
• Sell foreign rights
• Rebrand it for another product

We can assist with licensing if requested.

• Builds instant credibility
• Acts as a sales weapon for high-ticket offers
• Secures speaking gigs, podcast invites, and press features
• Provides a royalty-generating asset for life
• Creates a legacy piece you can hand down, repurpose, or license
• Costs less than hiring multiple freelancers — and delivers far more

Yes — 100%. Whether your book is ghostwritten through Made For You or submitted through our traditional process, you are a Library Tales Publishing author with full publishing rights, privileges, and support.

That includes:

• Global retail distribution through Simon & Schuster
• Royalties (50% of net retail)
• Bookstore events
• Publicity opportunities
• Access to your sales and royalty data
• The ability to order discounted author copies for resale

No fine print. No hierarchy. No hidden costs. Once you’re published — you’re in.