Ready to write your book, but need guidance, accountability, and professional expertise?
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American Publishers Guided Author Program
The American Publishers Guided Author Program is a proven process that provides you with everything you need to write, publish, and market your book.
Led by the same expert book coaches and editorial team who have helped produce 23 New York Times and Wall Street Journal bestsellers, you’ll receive top-tier book coaching, support, editing, and publishing services.
This program is designed for entrepreneurs, consultants, executives, and other professionals who wish to write their own book while receiving high-level publishing and marketing services, ensuring that their book meets the highest standards of quality.
$44,000
Paid over 15 months
What’s Included in American Publishers Guided Author Program?
American Publishers Guided Author Program is a proven process that equips you with everything you need to write, publish, and market your book.
North Star and Book Roadmap Sessions
Through up to two in-depth and collaborative conversations with your Book Coach, we’ll help you refine your book idea and transform it into a clear, professional book positioning by defining your objectives and identifying your audience. This document will serve as your “North Star” throughout the writing process.
Additionally, you’ll have a session with your Book Coach to develop your book’s Table of Contents. Over the course of up to four calls, we’ll create a detailed, chapter-by-chapter outline—what we call a Book Roadmap—that sets the foundation for your book.
Book Coaching and Review Sessions
You’ll have two coaching sessions with your Book Coach throughout the manuscript writing process. During these sessions, your Book Coach will review selected chapters, offering feedback, advice, suggestions for improvement, and accountability as you write. Once you’ve completed the first draft of your manuscript, your Book Coach will review the entire document and provide you with an evaluation memo. You’ll then have a call to discuss their feedback, talk through editing and revisions, and address any questions you have to ensure you’re ready for the editing stage.
Author Community Platform
Once you begin writing your manuscript, you’ll be invited to join our Guided Author Community platform, Circle. Here, you can connect with other Authors, Book Coaches, and Author Success Managers. You’ll have the chance to participate in weekly accountability prompts and ask any questions you have to our team of experts.
Full Digital Course Access
You’ll start by working through the best book writing course available: the American Guided Author Digital Course. This course guides you through every step of starting your book, from positioning and structure to creating the outline and more. You’ll begin your book here, even before working with a Book Coach.
A Full Edit of Your Manuscript by Professional Editors
Once you’ve completed your manuscript, an American Publishers editor will conduct a comprehensive round of content edits.
Our editorial team will dive deep into your work, providing high-level developmental notes to help you refine and complete your manuscript. Your editor is an experienced professional who has worked on numerous bestselling books, ensuring your manuscript is polished and ready for publication.
We call this the “Hurt Your Feelings” edit because we promise to give you honest feedback, even if it stings, to ensure your book is the best it can be. This service, if sold separately, holds a $5k value.
Full Publishing Services
Once your manuscript is edited, we handle everything required for a professionally published book.
This includes a stunningly designed cover and interior layout, full coordination of all publishing details (ISBN, bio, description, etc.), along with hardcover, paperback, and eBook formats. We take care of everything involved in publishing your book, ensuring it’s ready for the world. If sold separately, this service has a $24k value.
Full Distribution Services
We offer comprehensive printing services, allowing you to order unlimited copies at production cost.
Your book will be fully distributed through major online retailers like Amazon, BarnesandNoble.com, and more. Plus, you retain 100% of the royalties from your book sales.
Marketing Strategy
Your Author Success Manager will personally walk you through our Launch Promotions plan for your book, discussing your marketing options in detail. To support your strategy, we’ll also grant you free access to the American Publishers Book Launch Blueprint Course.
Launch and Promotion
Targeted Amazon Best Seller strategy, including a discounted eBook campaign and category selection
Custom social media graphics and banners to promote your book
Email strategy and templates to help leverage your network for early reviews and sales
Goodreads eBook giveaway to introduce your book to new readers and encourage additional reviews
Enrollment in an exclusive international rights marketplace
Access to added media opportunities to post and share your book within our network
All Creative Control, Rights & Royalties
You maintain complete creative control over your book, along with all rights and royalties.
AUDIOBOOK
American Publishers can assist in creating, producing, and distributing an audiobook version of your book. The audiobook will be professionally recorded by a skilled voice actor in a top-tier studio and made available for purchase on platforms like Audible, Amazon, iTunes, and Spotify.
Books Build Confidence
Robin already had the knowledge to be a thought leader in her industry, but she realized she needed to broadcast that wisdom so that her ideas could precede her. Writing her book helped her propel her brand and established her as a speaker and an authority.
Robin Farmanfarmaian
Author of The CEO as Patient and The Thought Leader Formula
Books Build Businesses
Joey Coleman understood that writing a book could amplify his influence beyond speaking and consulting. However, he struggled with the writing process for ten years before partnering with American Publishers. After his book launch, Coleman became a WSJ bestseller and doubled his speaking revenue.
Joey Coleman
Author of Never Lose a Customer Again, WSJ Bestseller
Books Build Brands
David Goggins was determined to retain full ownership of his life story, refusing traditional publishing offers. He partnered with American Publishers to publish his book, and Can’t Hurt Me became one of the bestselling memoirs of all time. Beyond that, the hashtag #canthurtme grew into a powerful movement.
David Goggins
NY Times, WSJ and USA Today Bestseller
How the American Publishers Guided Author Process Works
We have a proven process designed to help you create the best possible book, guiding you through each step of the journey.
(1) Book Strategy Consultation
Before you begin writing, the first step is to determine if you truly have a book inside you and if our process is the right fit for your needs.
You’ll have a conversation with an Author Strategist who will help you clarify:
Your book idea
The audience you’re targeting (and how your book serves them)
The goals you want to achieve with your book (e.g., generating revenue, building your brand)
This is not a sales call. We want to help you decide if our method is the right choice for you. If it’s not a good match, we’ll refer you to another service that may better suit your needs.
(2) Assemble your Publishing Team
Your journey begins with meeting your Author Success Manager, who will act as your primary point of contact and help assemble your creative team.
Your Author Success Manager ensures that your book meets the highest standards and is published on time. During the introduction call, they’ll gather essential details about your book idea and match you with the best Book Coach for your project.
(3) Review Digital Course
Start with Our Digital Writing Course
You’ll begin with our comprehensive digital writing course, led by American Publishers’ expert editorial team. This step-by-step program will guide you through every phase of writing your book.
You’ll learn how to:
Clearly position your book in the market
Create a compelling outline
Build a sustainable writing plan
And much more
By the end of the course, you’ll have the confidence and clarity to write and refine your manuscript with ease.
(4) Book Coaching Sessions
In your first call with your Book Coach, you’ll refine and finalize your book’s “North Star.” This in-depth session builds on the strategy consult call and accomplishes the following:
Define exactly what your book is about
Pinpoint your audience and how your book will serve them
Clarify how your book will benefit you and your goals
After finalizing your book’s North Star, you’ll work with your Book Coach to finalize your Table of Contents and create a Book “Roadmap” — a step-by-step guide to shape your writing and sharpen your thinking.
(5) Write
After your coaching sessions, you’ll be fully prepared to start writing.
You’ll have everything you need to stay on track, including access to our Guided Author Community, where our team will be there to support you through any obstacles.
You’ll also have two writing check-in calls with your Book Coach to ensure you’re progressing well. These one-on-one calls will focus on your chapters, feedback, and any necessary refinements.
(6) Review Your Manuscript
Once you complete your first draft, you’ll have a final call with your Book Coach to review their feedback on your manuscript.You’ll discuss edits, ask questions, and make sure you’re ready for revisions before submitting the manuscript for publishing
(7) The Full American Publishers Design, Publishing & Distribution Services
This includes a beautifully designed cover, interior layout, and full coordination of publishing details (ISBN, author bio, description, etc.). We’ll provide hardcover, paperback, and eBook formats for your book.
(8) Launch and Promotion
As your release date approaches, we’ll get your book ready for launch by designing social media graphics and drafting email templates for you to promote the book.
Upon launch, we’ll run an Amazon pricing campaign to boost initial sales and manage a review campaign to gather early feedback.
The first week of your book’s release will focus on building a foundation of reviews, readers, and media attention to support your continued success as a published author.
Compare American Publishers Services
We provide everything you need to professionally write,
publish, and market your non-fiction book.
Who Should Use Guided Author?
Who Should
People writing non-fiction books
Authors writing memoirs
Those working on books in business, finance, medicine, education, self-help, personal development, or memoir genres
Individuals aiming to share knowledge that will help their readers
Authors seeking to share their story in order to inspire or help others
People who want to write their book but need guidance and assistance
Those who require accountability from professionals to stay on track with their writing
Who Should Not
People who want to write a novel
Authors aiming to write a fictional book of any sort
Individuals planning to create a children’s book
Those interested in writing a cookbook
People who don’t know why they want to write a book
Authors expecting us to ghostwrite their book
Individuals who want us to do the writing for them
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Unsure About Your Book Idea? Manuscript Needs Work? Confused About Publishing?
Explore our Frequently Asked Questions for clear answers. And if you need more guidance, one quick call connects you directly with our expert team.
What’s included in the Guided Author program?
You get everything you need to confidently write, publish, and market your book. The entire program includes comprehensive support at every stage, from initial strategy to post-launch promotion.
What is self-publishing?
Self-publishing empowers authors to publish their work independently, without relying on traditional publishing houses. It gives you full control over every aspect—from creative decisions and production costs to distribution and royalty profits. What began as a niche option has grown into a thriving industry, offering authors the freedom to maintain ownership and market their books directly through modern self-publishing platforms.
How Does the Ghostwriting Process at American Publishers Work?
At American Publishers, we offer affordable, personalized ghostwriting packages tailored to your unique project. Our all-inclusive services cover manuscript writing, senior editor review, copy editing, synopsis creation, a curated list of literary agencies for pitching, and expert publishing consultation.
The average cost of self-publishing is around $2,000. If you’re working with a limited budget, simply fill out our contact form — we’ll ensure your author journey remains both professional and affordable.
How Can I Maintain Privacy While Communicating with My Assigned Ghostwriter?
At American Publishers, your privacy is our priority. All communication with your assigned ghostwriter is kept strictly confidential, and we’re happy to sign non-disclosure agreements (NDAs) for added assurance. You’ll have secure, direct communication channels, and none of your personal information or project details will ever be shared without your consent.
What types of projects do ghostwriters typically handle?
Ghostwriters are skilled in handling a wide range of writing projects, including fiction and nonfiction books, memoirs, biographies, articles, speeches, comic books, self-help guides, academic works, and informative essays. At American Publishers, our writers are proficient in diverse writing styles and provide comprehensive ghostwriting services tailored to your unique needs.
Who will be the book owner if I hire you for the ghostwriting services?
As the author, you retain full ownership of your book. American Publishers acts solely as your service provider—helping you write, edit, and publish your work—while all rights to the content and intellectual property remain entirely yours.
It’s time to write your book. We can help.
If you’re serious about writing and publishing your book this year, let’s talk.
We’ll discuss your book idea, evaluate its potential, and guide you on the best next steps to take. Whether you’re just starting or need help refining your concept, we’re here to ensure you’re on the path to success. Let’s make your book a reality!
$44,000
Paid over 15 months
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