Manuscript Partners Select
We invest in authors we believe have the potential to succeed
Recent advances in digital publishing and generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) enable us to invest in your book by writing and publishing it without charging any fees for writing or book production services.
How the Manuscript Partners Select Program Works
If you are a good fit for the program, we work with you to write your book and then publish it through our sister company, Apateon Press. The process starts with a kickoff call, where we discuss the book and learn about your story and message, as well as your goals for the book. We then prepare a book summary and chapter outline for your approval.
We then initiate a series of interviews, following the chapter outline, which produce the raw material for the book. We write the book itself with the assistance of GenAI. We typically send each chapter for review as it is ready. The result is a publication-quality book, published with an industry-standard (Bowker) ISBN number that makes it possible to sell the book in bookstores.
We perform the following processes to produce your book:
- AI-assisted ghostwriting
- Typesetting and book layout
- Cover design
- Promotional and back cover copy
- Securing a Bowker ISBN for the book
- Publishing the book through Apateon Press
- Publishing the book for sale on Amazon.com (Paperback, eBook, or both)
- Writing and distributing a press release announcing the book’s publication
- Creating a “sell sheet” that can be used to market the book to bookstores
Am I Eligible for the Manuscript Partners Select Program?
We are selective in terms of which books we accept for the program. We have to believe that the book will sell enough copies for it to be worth the investment of our time in its writing and production. We encourage you to inquire to see if your project fits our criteria.
The best candidates for the Manuscript Partners Select program include books by:
- Coaches
- Speakers
- Entrepreneurs
- Executives
- Consultants
However, we are open to considering any book for the program. Ask us.
You Are In Control
This is your book. You retain complete creative control over the process and approval over the finished work. Nothing is published without your approval. You retain the copyright, as well.
We Publish. You Earn.
You earn money through the program in two ways:
- You earn a 15% gross royalty on all sales
- You can buy author copies at a 40% discount and sell them
The Solution: Why Your Problem May Not Be the Real Problem
by Kathleen Fors
In The Solution, Kathleen Fors draws upon more than thirty years of personal growth, professional experience, and work helping others to explain how belief programming is created, how it can influence nearly every area of our lives, and why understanding what lies beneath a problem can be the beginning of meaningful transformation.
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“It was a pleasure to work with Hugh. He helped shape the narrative of my book, handled a significant portion of the writing, and oversaw the entire publishing process, including the cover design. I could not have brought this book to publication without him. He turned what could have been an overwhelming process into something achievable. I am extremely pleased with the result and highly recommend Hugh Taylor.” – Kathleen Fors
Achieving Freedom from Nicotine Addiction
By Rocky Rosen
This book accompanies a course taught by Rocky Rosen, known as The Cigarette Whisperer, who is considered by many to be America’s foremost expert on getting people free from nicotine.
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“Manuscript Partners lived up to their name on this project. We felt like we had a true partner for success. Hugh’s team helped us shape our narrative as we adapted our course into a book. We are very pleased with the end result.” – Mitchell Cohen, President of Nicotine Solutions
Coaches, consultants, and others are taking advantage of the Manuscript Partners Select program to build their brands through books without incurring up-front publishing costs.
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Let’s Talk
Want to learn more about the Manuscript Partners Select program? Contact us or use this link to set a time to meet.
Or, apply here.
Frequently Asked Questions
FAQs
How much money do I make with the Manuscript Partners Select program?
That is really up to you. The more books you sell, the more you make. Royalties are gross, so you get 15% of the full retail price of the book, e.g., if your book sells for $19.99, you will earn a $2.99 royalty. You can also buy author copies of the book for $11.99 (40% off retail) and sell them for $19.99, earning $7.99 in profit per copy.
If AI is writing the book, will it sound like me?
This is an important issue. We have developed a proprietary method of capturing your voice and prompting our AI tools to write in a style that closely resembles the way you communicate.
Are there chargebacks later for writing and editing services?
No. We do not charge for editing, design, and so forth after the book is published. We do deduct for returns, however, which is standard in the industry.
Will you distribute my book to bookstores?
With the Bowker ISBN, your book is available for retailers to order through Books In Print. This does not necessarily mean that your book will be sold in retailers, however. We do not typically sell Manuscript Partners Select program books through retail channels.
Will you market my book for me?
We will execute a public relations campaign when we release your book. We can support you in marketing campaigns, e.g., book signings and so forth, but our marketing activities on behalf of Manuscript Partners Select program books are limited in scope.
What does a typical project look like?
A typical Manuscript Partners Select program book will be between 35,000 and 50,000 words in length, published in paperback format. It will usually contain somewhere between 10 and 15 chapters.
Is this like vanity publishing?
The Manuscript Partners Select program is not vanity publishing. We are not a vanity press. Rather, we decide to invest our time in helping you create and publish your book with the goal of earning money through its publication.
How long does the publishing process take?
Allow four to six months for the complete process, though we can more quickly if necessary. The writing process usually requires about 8 hour-long interviews, though we can skip some or all of those interviews if you provide written materials for us in writing the book.
How long does the publishing process take?
Allow four to six months for the complete process, though we can more quickly if necessary. The writing process usually requires about 8 hour-long interviews, though we can skip some or all of those interviews if you provide written materials for us in writing the book.
What if I don’t like the book?
If you are not happy with the quality of the book, we will rewrite it with the goal of making it more the way you want it to be. However, if you are still not happy with the results, we will cancel the project at no cost to you.
Is there a minimum number of books I need to order?
No. We do not set a minimum order quantity to qualify for the Manuscript Partners Select program.
Are there volume discounts available?
Yes, depending on your needs, we can offer volume discounts, e.g., for printing 5,000 copies of your book, etc.