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Self-publishing services for US authors
Writing the book was the hard part. Getting it stocked is ours.
Most self-publishing services stop at uploading your file to Amazon. Aero Publishing gets your title into the same wholesale catalogue that bookstores and libraries actually order from, alongside full editing, cover design, formatting and a launch campaign built for your genre.
4.9 average author rating7 retail and audio channelsFree manuscript assessment
- Listed in the wholesale catalogue bookstores actually order from
- You keep 100% of the rights and every royalty dollar
- A named editor reads your manuscript before we quote a price
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Get your free manuscript review
Send us what you have. An editor reads it and calls you within one business day with an honest opinion and a costed plan.
Distributed through
AmazonBarnes & NobleIngramApple BooksKoboGoogle PlayAudible0Books written, edited and published
0Retail and audio channels at launch
0Rights and royalties kept by you
0Countries your title can reach
What we handle
Six services, one publishing team
Most authors stall in the gap between finishing a draft and knowing what happens next. We close that gap. Take the full package or hire us for a single service.
Editing and proofreading
Developmental editing for structure and argument, line editing for rhythm, and a final proof so nothing embarrassing reaches print.
Cover design and formatting
Covers built to compete in your category thumbnail, and interiors typeset properly for paperback, hardcover and every e-reader.
Publishing and distribution
ISBN registration in your name, copyright filing, and placement in the wholesale catalogue that bookstores and libraries order from.
Audiobook production
Professional narration, direction and mastering to Audible and Apple specification, so your book reaches listeners as well as readers.
Book marketing
Launch campaigns, review outreach, Amazon listing optimisation, press and book fair placement, aimed at readers who buy your genre.
Also available: book video trailers, author websites, blog and article writing, website content, ebook writing, and book signing coordination.
The part most services skip
Distribution is where self-publishing usually falls short. We built ours to not.
Plenty of self-publishing services stop at uploading your file to Amazon and calling it done. That reaches readers already searching for your exact title. It does not reach a bookstore buyer, a librarian building next quarter's order, or a reader browsing a shelf who has never heard your name. Ours does both.
Where readers buy directly
- Amazon, print and Kindle
- Barnes & Noble
- Apple Books
- Kobo and Google Play Books
- Audible, for audiobook editions
Where stores and libraries order from
- Ingram, the wholesale catalogue buyers use
- Independent bookstores
- Public library systems
- Academic and school libraries
- Book fairs and signing events
How far it actually travels
- All 50 US states
- UK, Canada, Australia and EU retailers
- Print on demand, no warehousing for you
- Hardcover, paperback, ebook, audio
- Author copies at printing cost
One listing, every format
Print and digital editions sit under a single retailer record, so a reader who finds your paperback also sees the Kindle edition, and vice versa. Most self-publishing services list these separately, which splits your reviews and your ranking.
A catalogue buyers actually use
Ingram is the same wholesale system that traditional publishers list through. Being in it does not guarantee a store stocks you, but it means any store or library that wants to order your book is able to, in one click, at standard trade terms.
Worth being straight about: listing in a retailer's catalogue is not the same as a bookstore stocking it on a shelf. Shelf placement is always the retailer's own decision, and no honest publisher can promise otherwise. What we guarantee is that any store or library wanting to order your book is able to, and that your marketing package includes outreach aimed at making that decision easier for them.
Reach, in numbers
What "worldwide distribution" actually means for your book
0Retail and audio platforms at launch
0Countries your title is listed in
0Combined listing per format, not split
0Warehousing or inventory cost to you
Two minute check
Is your book ready to publish?
Answer three questions and we will tell you which step actually comes next, even if that step is not hiring us.
Where is your manuscript right now?
Has it been professionally edited?
What matters most for this book?
How it works
Four steps from manuscript to market
01
Free manuscript review
Send whatever you have. An editor reads it and writes back a plain assessment of what it needs. No charge, no commitment.
02
Write and edit
Ghostwriting if the draft is unfinished, then developmental editing, line editing and proofreading, with your notes at every handoff.
03
Design and publish
Cover concepts, interior typesetting, ISBN and copyright registration, then final proofs. Nothing prints until you sign off in writing.
04
Distribute and market
Your book goes live across every channel at once, and the launch campaign begins so readers, stores and libraries can find it.
Your options
Do it yourself, query an agent, or hand it over
All three are legitimate routes. Here is an honest comparison so you can pick the one that suits your book and your patience.
| Compare | Doing it yourself | Traditional publishing | Aero Publishing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Time to publish | Months to years, entirely on your own schedule | Often 18 months or more, if an agent says yes at all | Typically 3 to 6 months from kickoff |
| Getting accepted | No gatekeeper, anyone can publish | Requires an agent, then a publisher, then luck | No gatekeeper, we work with what you have |
| Editing and design | You find, vet and manage each freelancer yourself | Provided, but you get little say in the outcome | One team, one manager, your approval at every stage |
| Distribution | Usually one platform, listed separately by format | Wide, if the publisher chooses to prioritise you | 7 channels, one listing per format, from launch |
| Rights and royalties | You keep everything | Publisher takes rights, you receive 8 to 15% royalty | You keep 100% of rights and royalties |
| Upfront cost | Low, but your time is the real cost | None, though advances are rare for new authors | Quoted after a free review, nothing before |
| Creative control | Total | Limited, publisher has final say on title and cover | Total, you approve every decision |
Industries we write for
Writers who already know your subject
Your book is assigned to a writer and editor who have worked in your category before, not a generalist learning it on your budget.
Memoirs and biographies
Business and leadership
Self-help and personal growth
Fiction, all sub-genres
Children's and young adult
Health and medical
Faith and spirituality
Education and research
Finance and economics
Lifestyle and travel
Motivational and inspirational
Consultant and expert books
Author feedback
What authors say about the process
My manuscript sat untouched for two years because I did not know what step two was. They read it, told me plainly what it needed, and it was on Amazon four months later.
Debut authorMemoirThe distribution reach was the surprise. I expected Amazon. I did not expect to find my book in three county library systems by the end of the year.
Published authorHistorical fictionThey handled the parts I did not understand, ISBNs, copyright filing, trim sizes, so I could stay in the part I am actually good at, which is writing.
First-time authorBusinessPackages
Pick a starting point, adjust as you go
Every package includes a full manuscript edit and complete publishing setup. The difference is how far your distribution and marketing reach.
Foundations
For authors who want a clean, professionally published book without a marketing push.
Quote on requestOne time cost, confirmed after a free manuscript review
- Full manuscript edit and proofread
- Interior formatting, print and ebook
- Custom cover design, two concepts
- ISBN and copyright registration
- Amazon and Kindle distribution
Complete Publishing
Full retail and library reach from day one, with a dedicated consultant on your project.
Quote on requestOne time cost, confirmed after a free manuscript review
- Everything in Foundations
- Barnes & Noble, Ingram, Apple Books, Kobo
- Library and independent bookstore reach
- Premium cover, three concepts
- Author copies for signings
- Dedicated publishing consultant
Full-Service Launch
For authors who want a coordinated launch, not just a published book sitting in a catalogue.
Quote on requestOne time cost, confirmed after a free manuscript review
- Everything in Complete Publishing
- Audiobook production and narration
- Press and media outreach
- Book signing and book fair placement
- Author website and video trailer
- Twelve week launch campaign
Every manuscript is different. Final pricing is confirmed after a free review, never before.
Before you reach out
Common questions
What makes your distribution different from other self-publishing services?
Most self-publishing services list your book on Amazon and stop there. We list through Ingram, the same wholesale catalogue traditional publishers use, so independent bookstores and libraries can order your title through their normal ordering system rather than needing to buy a single copy from a retail listing. Print and digital editions are also combined under one listing per format, which most competitors split, costing you reviews and ranking.
Do I need a finished manuscript to get started?
No. A complete draft is the easiest starting point, but it is not required. If you have half a book, a stack of notes, or only an idea and the time to be interviewed, our ghostwriters can build the draft with you. Tell the consultant what actually exists and the plan is built around that.
Who owns the book and the royalties?
You do, completely. The copyright is filed in your name, the ISBN is registered to you, and every royalty dollar from every channel is paid to you. We are a service provider, not a publishing house that takes a share of your work. Nothing in the agreement claims film, foreign or future rights.
How much does it cost?
It depends on the state of your manuscript and how many services you need, which is why we quote after reading it rather than before. A book that needs only formatting and distribution costs a fraction of one that needs ghostwriting from scratch. The review is free and the quote is itemised, so you can see what each part costs and remove anything you do not want.
How long does the whole process take?
A finished, clean manuscript usually goes from kickoff to live in three to four months. Books needing developmental work or ghostwriting run longer, commonly six to nine months depending on length and how quickly you return feedback. You receive a dated schedule before any work begins.
Will my book actually be in bookstores?
It will be available to every bookstore and library through the Ingram wholesale catalogue, which is where retailers place their orders. Whether a specific store puts it on a physical shelf is that store's own buying decision, and no honest publisher can promise it. Our marketing packages include outreach to independent stores, which is how most self-published titles get stocked.
Can I upgrade my package later?
Yes, and many authors do. It is common to start with editing and publishing to get the book out, then add audiobook production or a marketing campaign once early sales show which channels are worth pushing. You are never charged twice for work already completed.
Ready to see your name on a spine?
Send us your manuscript, your outline, or just a description of the book you keep meaning to write. A publishing consultant reads it and comes back within one business day.