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- A personalized publishing roadmap for your book, every stage from manuscript to Amazon launch clearly mapped out before you commit
- 100% of your rights and royalties retained, permanently. One flat fee, one payment, nothing taken from your sales ever
- Live globally within 4 to 9 weeks, Amazon KDP, IngramSpark and other major retail platforms simultaneously
- Transparent flat-fee pricing, your quote is built around your specific book during consultation. Once agreed, that is the final number, with no additions and nothing charged post-publication
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Everything Your Book Needs Under One Roof
Publishing a book professionally means more than uploading a file to Amazon. It means editing that transforms your manuscript, a cover that converts browsers to buyers, formatting that meets every platform specification, and distribution that reaches readers worldwide from day one.
Editing & Proofreading
Developmental editing, copy editing and final proofreading by genre-specialist editors. Every manuscript receives the same professional treatment as traditionally published titles from major houses. Learn about editing.
Cover Design & Formatting
Genre-matched, competition-grade cover design built to Amazon KDP and IngramSpark technical specifications. Interior formatting to global publishing standards for both print and digital editions. Two revision rounds included, and nothing is final until you approve it. Learn about cover design.
Global Distribution
Simultaneous submission to Amazon KDP, IngramSpark, Kobo, Apple Books, Barnes & Noble and other major retailers. Your book goes live in print and digital formats from the first day of publication. Learn about distribution.
Marketing & Launch
Amazon keyword optimization, launch strategy, press release outreach and paid advertising management. Structured to increase Amazon rankings, build visibility across Google and social platforms, and generate consistent long-term sales. Learn about marketing.
Publishing challenges and how we solve them
Sound familiar?
- You finished your manuscript but have no idea what to do next
- You have seen publishing services that charge thousands and deliver templates
- You are worried about signing away your rights or getting locked into royalty splits
- You want a professional result but do not know who to actually trust
- Every publishing guide you have read just leads to more questions
- You are not sure if self-publishing or assisted publishing is right for your book
Here is what changes.
- One specialist assigned to your book, explains every decision clearly, no jargon
- Professional production: editing, cover design, formatting to publishing house standards
- 100% of your rights and royalties retained, flat fee, one payment, nothing ongoing
- Global distribution on Amazon, IngramSpark and other major retail platforms
- Your free consultation gives you a complete publishing roadmap, zero obligation
- Transparent timeline: most books are live within 4 to 9 weeks of starting production
What Happens After You Reach Out
No mystery. No pressure. Here is exactly what to expect after you submit your details.
We Review Your Details
A real publishing specialist reviews your book type, genre and goals personally, not a bot, not a template response. Your manuscript and publishing objectives are read and understood before any contact is made.
Within 1 business dayPrivate Consultation
Your specialist contacts you directly by phone or email, zero pressure, zero obligation. You ask every question you have. Your specialist answers every question and recommends only what your book needs.
Same or next business dayYour Publishing Roadmap
You receive a custom plan covering every stage of your specific book, editing scope, cover design brief, formatting requirements, distribution setup, timeline and marketing strategy. Tailored to your genre, market and goals.
During consultationYou Decide, No Pressure
You choose whether to proceed, when and how. No obligation is created at any point. Many authors take several days or weeks to decide. The roadmap is yours to keep regardless of your decision.
Entirely your choiceAn Author Who Made the Decision
Authors have trusted Columbia Publication with their books. Here is one, in his own words, verifiable on Amazon.
"It turned out better than I could have imagined when I first started. … You guys have done great and I have zero issues or complaints with anything you all have done. It has been a pleasure every step of the way."
What We Promise Every Author
These are not marketing statements. They are the terms every Columbia Publication author operates under from the first payment to the last sale.
100% Rights & Royalties
You wrote it, it belongs to you, permanently. Columbia Publication retains no rights, no royalty percentage and no ongoing interest in your sales. One flat fee covers everything. Every sale after that is entirely yours.
Defined Revision Rounds
Cover design, interior formatting, back cover copy, revisions are included, and nothing is final until you approve it. No surprise charges. The final product must be right before anything goes to distribution.
Transparent Flat-Fee Pricing
Your quote is built around your specific book during the free consultation. Once agreed, it is a flat fee covering every service, with no additions, no scope creep and no post-publication charges. What is quoted is exactly what is charged. Every author operates under the same guarantee from the first payment through to global launch.
Publishing Your Book Whatever Stage You Are At
Columbia Publication works with authors at every stage of their publishing journey, from a finished manuscript to an early draft, from a first book to a growing catalog.
First-Time Authors
No publishing experience required. Your specialist explains every decision in plain language, handles all technical platform requirements and ensures your first book meets the same professional standards as commercially published titles. This process was built for exactly this situation.
Authors with a Finished Manuscript
If your manuscript is complete, you are closer to publication than you think. A dedicated specialist reviews your manuscript and maps out a realistic publishing plan. Most books are live within 4 to 9 weeks of starting production.
International Authors
Columbia Publication has published books for authors across the United States, United Kingdom, Canada, Australia and other core markets. All platform setup, international ISBN registration, currency requirements and global distribution are handled remotely by the same dedicated specialist and production process.
Business Authors and Thought Leaders
Executives, consultants and professionals commissioning books for authority building, lead generation and brand positioning. Business books published to commercial publishing standards with distribution across all major global retail channels, Amazon, IngramSpark and beyond.
Columbia Publication vs Other Publishing Options
Understanding the difference between publishing options helps you choose the right path. Here is a side-by-side comparison based on how each model actually operates.
| Factor | Traditional Publishing | DIY Self-Publishing | Columbia Publication |
|---|---|---|---|
| Time to publish | 2 to 4 years (Reedsy estimate) | Months of learning curve | ✓ 4 to 9 weeks |
| Author retains rights? | ✗ No | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes, 100% |
| Professional quality | ✓ Yes | Varies widely | ✓ Yes, same standard |
| Dedicated specialist | Agent + editor (not yours) | ✗ None | ✓ Named specialist |
| Global distribution | Publisher selected | Manual setup required | ✓ major retail platforms |
| Royalties earned | 7.5 to 15% | Up to 70% (DIY) | ✓ Up to 70%, 100% yours |
| Requires literary agent? | ✗ Yes (most queries are rejected) | ✓ No | ✓ No |
Which Package Fits Your Book?
Start from what your book needs. Every package is one flat fee, you keep 100% of your rights and royalties, and nothing is added without your approval.
| Your situation | The right package |
|---|---|
| Your manuscript is finished and you want it designed, formatted and sold everywhere | Global Publish, $1,499. Cover design, print and eBook formatting, ISBNs included, and distribution to Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Apple Books, Kobo, bookstores and libraries. |
| You want proofreading and one project manager running everything | Full Production, $2,499. Everything in Global Publish plus full proofreading, a dedicated project manager and front and back matter. Recommended. |
| Your book should bring clients, speaking work or media | Authority System, $4,999. Adds a full copyedit, Amazon keyword and category optimization, a professionally built author website and a press release. |
| You want full editing, an audiobook and a bestseller launch | Authority Plus, from $7,500. Adds editorial review at all three levels, audiobook production and distribution, 15 printed copies and the 3-Day Bestseller Launch Campaign. |
| You only need one service, such as editing, a cover or formatting | A custom quote. Choose what you need and a specialist prices it within one business day. |
Every package is paid in full upfront, once you approve the written quote.
Columbia Publication: the terms behind every package
Columbia Publication is a self-publishing services and book printing company operated by Columbia Publishing LLC, serving authors and organizations in the US and worldwide.
- Pricing
- Publishing packages from $1,499 (Global Publish), with your price confirmed in writing before work starts. See packages
- Rights and royalties
- Authors keep 100% of their rights and 100% of their royalties. No royalty split, ever.
- Distribution
- Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Apple Books and Kobo, plus bookstores and libraries through IngramSpark, with ISBNs included from our Bowker block or your own.
- Revisions
- Two revision rounds on every deliverable: cover, interior layout and each editing pass. Extra rounds are quoted before any work starts.
- Payment
- Paid in full upfront, once you approve the written quote.
- Track record
- City of the Gods by Jason Patterson: 21 Amazon reviews, 4.7 stars. Case study
Company record, address and every policy in one place: Verify Columbia Publication
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Every Service Your Book Might Need
Publishing a book involves more than one step. Each of these services is available individually or as part of a full publishing package.
Book Editing & Proofreading
Developmental editing, copy editing and final proofreading by genre-specialist editors. Transforms manuscripts into market-ready, professionally polished books.
Learn about editingCover Design & Interior Formatting
Genre-matched cover design to Amazon and IngramSpark specifications. Interior formatting for print and digital editions. Two revision rounds included, and you approve every element.
Learn about cover designBook Marketing Services
Amazon keyword optimization, press outreach, paid advertising management and social campaigns. Structured to build long-term visibility and consistent sales.
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Your Book Will Not Publish Itself.
Every day your manuscript sits unfinished is a day your book is not reaching the readers it was written for. The free consultation costs nothing. The roadmap you receive is yours to keep regardless of your decision.
- Private 1-on-1 consultation with a named publishing specialist
- Complete publishing roadmap tailored to your specific book
- 100% of your rights and royalties, always yours, permanently
- No obligation, no pressure, no automated follow-up
- Typical response time: under 60 minutes
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