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Professional Self-Publishing with a Publisher’s Imprint

Choose Flex Publish if your manuscript is nearly finished and you want to publish professionally—without losing creative control.

Starting at $1,888 — choose your interior (Black & White or Full Color), keep ownership, and add only what you need.

$200 refundable deposit secures your

confirmation call.

Not sure if you’re ready? Take the 1-minute self-check.

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What Flex Publish Is

Flex Publish is a clear, one-package path to professional self-publishing.
 

You start at $1,888 for up to 50,000 words, keep full ownership, and select one print interior (Black & White or Full Color). If you later want both versions, each is a separate Flex package with its own ISBN and listing.

No tiers, no pressure, no confusion—just one structured process that takes your manuscript from finished draft to published book.

Most authors invest between $2,000 and $4,500 once they add copyediting or extra word count.
You’ll see your total in writing before we begin.

Kristi

Kristi Blakway, Beyond Hello

Since becoming an As You Wish Publishing author, my life has changed in ways I never expected. We sold over 1,200 copies in the first three months, and I was able to give back to my community with donations from each book sold. Publishing opened the door to speaking engagements and opportunities I didn’t even know existed. If you’re unsure who to trust with your book, I can’t recommend As You Wish Publishing enough—they make the process clear, supportive, and genuinely empowering.

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Janet Zavala, The Nature of Transformation

A huge thank-you to As You Wish Publishing for creating the path that helped me write, publish, and successfully launch my book. Their support made the process feel possible—and even enjoyable. If you’ve got a book in you, or you’re ready to get it out into the world, I can’t recommend As You Wish Publishing enough.

Alicia

Alicia McBride, I Feel Too Much!

As a teenager, I used to dream about seeing my book at Barnes & Noble—and now here it is. I’m so grateful I chose As You Wish Publishing. They helped turn that lifelong dream into a reality with clarity, care, and support every step of the way.

🖋 No Manuscript Required 

Secure your spot now and submit your manuscript anytime within a year.
 

💰 Full Ownership

Keep 100% of your royalties under a trusted professional imprint.

📅 Flexible Timeline

Move through each publishing step at your own pace.
 

🤝 Professional Team

Every stage follows a clear, proven structure from submission to finished book.

Our Philosophy

 

Publishing should feel clear, structured, and sustainable—for both author and publisher.
We’ve refined a system that lets you express yourself fully while we handle the professional side with calm precision.

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Here’s how we work:

  • Clarity first. We lead the process; you bring the manuscript.

  • Boundaries create care. Timelines and systems keep everyone supported and on track.

  • Professional standards. We follow publishing data, not guesswork, for category and layout decisions.

  • Process trust. Authors who respect the structure get the smoothest results.

 

If that sounds like your style, you’ll fit right in.

 

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Here’s how it all comes together:

The Flex System

Choose Flex Publish and any add-ons you need

Start with the base package ($1,888 for up to 50,000 words) and add copyediting or extra word count as needed.

Submit your manuscript within 1 year of purchase

We’ll confirm receipt and begin the publishing workflow outlined in your checklist.

Formatting and cover design bring your book to life

You approve each stage before we move forward. Everything is handled professionally and in order.

Publish your paperback and eBook, typically within 90 days of submission

Your book goes live on Amazon under the As You Wish Publishing imprint. You retain full ownership.

What's Included

Everything you need to publish professionally—nothing you don’t.

  • Professional publishing to Amazon KDP (paperback + Kindle eBook) under the As You Wish Publishing imprint

  • Full-color cover design for both editions (print interior in either Black & White or Full Color — your choice; eBook displays in color by default)

  • ISBN and barcode registration

  • Interior formatting for 6×9 trim size and chapter layout

  • Complimentary author copy + 3D mockup

  • One-year submission window from purchase date

  • Step-by-step author portal for smooth navigation

  • Ability to order wholesale copies anytime via KDP

  • Light Manuscript Validation Score (clarity and readability check — not editing)

Everything above is included in your $1,888 package (for up to 50,000 words).

Manuscripts over that length receive a simple custom quote before work begins.

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(We do not publish children's books, audiobooks, erotica, cookbooks, coloring books, photo books, or any books that require indexing. This includes academic books or manuscripts that need a formal index. We can work with references, glossaries, and end notes.)​​​

Optional Add-On Enhancements

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Add only what your book needs—when you’re ready.

 

Copyediting (Standard or Enhanced)
Light grammar, punctuation, and readability edit.

Typical range: $1,200–$2,800 (depending on length; longer manuscripts quoted individually)

Extra Word Count Formatting
For books between 50,000–150,000 words.

Typical range: $240–$2,400 (based on total length)

Hardcover Upgrade
Creates a professional hardcover edition of your approved paperback—same interior, new hardcover cover design, and its own ISBN and KDP listing. Works with either Black & White or Full Color interior.
Flat fee $697

Back Cover & Amazon Description Copywriting
A concise, professional blurb drawn from your manuscript and theme—clear, credible, and ready for your back cover and Amazon listing.
Flat fee $177

 

Parts Formatting
For authors who want their chapters grouped into labeled parts (e.g., Part 1: Chapters 1–5, Part 2: Chapters 6–10).
Flat fee: $497

Barnes & Noble / IngramSpark Listing

Lists your paperback through IngramSpark, making it eligible for Barnes & Noble and other retailer catalogs (in-store placement not guaranteed).

Flat fee $647

Amazon Visibility Boost
Adds custom A+ Content to your Kindle listing—visuals and short copy that help readers connect and improve discoverability (publisher-directed design).
Flat fee $507

 

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Is Flex Publish a Good Fit for You?

Flex Publish is a great fit if you:

  • Have a finished or nearly finished manuscript and want to self-publish professionally.

  • Appreciate clear systems, timelines, and communication.

  • Prefer to keep ownership and creative control while letting a professional team handle the technical parts.

  • Can follow step-by-step instructions and value structure, clarity, and independence.

 

If that sounds like you, you’ll love how smooth the Flex process feels from start to finish.

Ready to Self-Publish Your Book?

If you’re confident your manuscript aligns with our process, we’d love to see your application.

A $200 refundable deposit secures your confirmation call. Fully refunded if either party decides not to move forward.

Ready to apply? Take the 1-minute Flex Fit Check first.

Want to see the kind of authors who do well in our publishing system? Read Authors We Work With.

As You Wish Publishing proudly supports authors across the U.S. and Canada and is vetted and approved by the Alliance of Independent Authors.

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