ContentsWhat We Do

Every Service Your Book Needs, In One Place

From the first sentence to the last review, Pen & Laurel covers ghostwriting, editing, cover design, formatting, distribution and marketing under one roof — so nothing falls through the cracks between vendors.

01Chapter I

Writing & Ghostwriting

Have the story but not the time, or the confidence, to write it yourself? Our professional ghostwriters work in your voice, not theirs — across every genre from horror to memoir.

  1. 01Ghost WritingA dedicated writer captures your voice, structures your story and delivers a manuscript ready for editing.
  2. 02Fiction Writing
  3. 03Non-Fiction Writing
  4. 04Literary Agent Submission PackageQuery letters, synopsis writing and agent research for authors pursuing traditional publishing.

02Chapter II

Content & Copy

Beyond the book itself — the blog posts, ad copy and SEO content that get people to notice it in the first place.

  1. 05Blog Writing ServiceOngoing articles that build an audience for you and your book before and after launch.
  2. 06Copywriting ServicesLanding pages, emails and ad copy written to convert readers into buyers.
  3. 07SEO Content WritingSearch-optimized content that helps readers discover your book and your name organically.

03Chapter III

Publishing & Distribution

We handle the technical side of getting your book onto Amazon, Apple Books, Barnes & Noble, Kobo and IngramSpark — properly formatted, correctly registered and fully yours.

  1. 08Book Publishing
  2. 09Book MarketingLaunch strategy, reviews, ads and press that give your book a life beyond release day.
  3. 10Author Website DesignA personal site that gives readers, press and event organizers one place to find you.
  4. 11Foreign Rights & TranslationTranslation and regional publishing so your book can reach readers outside its original language.
  5. 12ISBN & Copyright RegistrationThe administrative groundwork every book needs, handled correctly the first time.
  6. 13Author Speaking & Event CoordinationBooking support and event-ready materials for signings, talks, and podcast appearances.

04Chapter IV

Editing & Production

The craftsmanship layer — professional book editing, cover design, formatting and production where a manuscript becomes a book people are proud to hold.

  1. 14Book EditingStructural and line editing that sharpens the story without losing your voice.
  2. 15Book Cover DesignCover concepts designed to stop the scroll on a crowded shelf, digital or physical.
  3. 16Audio Book ServicesProfessional narration and production for the growing audiobook audience.
  4. 17Proofreading and Editing
  5. 18Book PrintingPrint-ready files and physical print coordination for hardcover and paperback runs.
  6. 19Book Illustration ServicesCustom illustration for children's books, picture books and illustrated non-fiction.
  7. 20Book Trailer ProductionA short promotional video built for social media, Amazon listings and your author site.
  8. 21Press & Media Kit CreationA ready-to-send press kit with bios, assets and talking points for press and hosts.

05Chapter V

Courses & Learning

Your book, taught — turning your expertise into an online course, with the curriculum, scripts, workbooks, video and launch built by the same team.

  1. 01Book-to-Course DevelopmentTurn the book into a structured online course, planned and built by one team.
  2. 02Course Curriculum DesignModules, lessons and outcomes mapped from your book's ideas.
  3. 03Course ScriptwritingLesson scripts written in your voice, ready to record.
  4. 04Workbooks & Companion GuidesPrintable workbooks and worksheets that put the book into practice.
  5. 05Course Slides & Video ProductionLesson slides, filming and editing to a consistent, polished standard.
  6. 06Course Platform SetupYour course built, configured and tested on the platform that suits it.
  7. 07Course Launch & MarketingSales page, email sequence and promotion to fill the first cohort.

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