What We Do
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.
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.
A dedicated writer captures your voice, structures your story and delivers a manuscript ready for editing.
Query letters, synopsis writing and agent research for authors pursuing traditional publishing.
Beyond the book itself — the blog posts, ad copy and SEO content that get people to notice it in the first place.
Ongoing articles that build an audience for you and your book before and after launch.
Search-optimized content that helps readers discover your book and your name organically.
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.
Launch strategy, reviews, ads and press that give your book a life beyond release day.
A personal site that gives readers, press and event organizers one place to find you.
Translation and regional publishing so your book can reach readers outside its original language.
The administrative groundwork every book needs, handled correctly the first time.
Booking support and event-ready materials for signings, talks, and podcast appearances.
The craftsmanship layer — professional book editing, cover design, formatting and production where a manuscript becomes a book people are proud to hold.
Cover concepts designed to stop the scroll on a crowded shelf, digital or physical.
Print-ready files and physical print coordination for hardcover and paperback runs.
Custom illustration for children's books, picture books and illustrated non-fiction.
A short promotional video built for social media, Amazon listings and your author site.
A ready-to-send press kit with bios, assets and talking points for press and hosts.
Tell us what stage your book is at — idea, draft or finished manuscript — and we'll recommend the right ghostwriting, editing or publishing service mix, with no pressure to buy more than you need.
