From Manuscript to Market

Your story, forged into a book worthy of the shelf.

IndieForge Publishing gives indie authors full-service formatting, distribution setup, and design to take them from manuscript to market, while they keep 100% of their rights and royalties.

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Your Rights. Your Royalties. 100% Yours.
Your Rights, Your Royalties

We build your book. You own every word of it.

Vanity presses ask you to pay and then take a share. Traditional publishers ask you to wait, then take your rights. IndieForge takes neither. You pay only for the craftsmanship you choose, and your book is published under your name, in your accounts, with every royalty landing in your pocket.

  • No royalty splits, ever.
  • No rights grabs or long-term contracts.
  • Your files are yours to keep and take anywhere.
  • Published under your name or your own imprint, never ours.
Vanity pressTraditionalIndieForge
Who owns the rightsOften shared or licensedThe publisher, for yearsYou, 100%
RoyaltiesA cut is takenA small percentageAll of them, paid to you directly
Publishing accountsTheirsTheirsYours
What you pay forBundled fees and upsellsNothing, but you give up controlOnly the services you choose
Creative controlLimitedLimitedFinal say on everything
Services

Four crafts, one forge.

Choose a single service or let us carry your book the whole way from manuscript to market.

I

Interior Formatting & Page Layout

Pages that read like they came from a fine press.

A reader may judge a book by its cover, but they fall in love on the page. We set your manuscript with the care of a master typesetter, so it reads beautifully on every screen and feels right in the hand.

  • Ebook formatting & EPUB conversion: clean, reflowable files that pass validation for Kindle, Apple Books, Kobo, and Nook.
  • Print interior typesetting for KDP Print and IngramSpark: correct gutters and margins, running headers and footers, elegant drop caps, and scene-break flourishes.
  • Specialized layouts: complex nonfiction with footnotes, callouts, images, and an index, and poetry set with respect for every line break.
II

Platform Setup & Distribution

Every storefront, set up right the first time.

Publishing platforms are a maze of fields, forms, and file errors. We walk you through it so your book goes live cleanly, wherever readers shop, in accounts that belong to you.

  • Account setup guidance for Amazon KDP, IngramSpark, Draft2Digital, Barnes & Noble Press, and Kobo Writing Life.
  • Metadata, keyword, and category optimization so the right readers can find you.
  • File upload, pre-flight error fixes, and proof review before you hit publish.
  • ISBN and imprint advice: your own Bowker ISBNs versus free platform ISBNs, and how to set up an imprint name.
III

Copywriting & Visual Sales Assets

Words and images that turn browsers into readers.

Your book deserves to be introduced with style. We write the copy and craft the visuals that make a reader stop scrolling and click buy.

  • Back-cover blurbs and Amazon book descriptions with a hook that lands.
  • Front and back matter: author bio, copyright page, mailing-list call to action, and Also By pages.
  • Amazon A+ Content panels, 3D book mockups, social promo kits, and banners.
IV

Strategy & Launch Consulting

A map for the road from final draft to launch day.

You don't have to figure out publishing alone. Sit down with us one-on-one and leave with a clear plan, real numbers, and a launch that feels ready.

  • One-on-one roadmap calls tailored to your book and goals.
  • Print-on-demand cost analysis: trim size, paper, finish, and list price weighed against your margins.
  • Pre-launch support: copyright registration, Library of Congress PCN, ARC distribution, and pre-order setup.
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Packages

Choose your path through the forge.

Every package keeps your rights and royalties 100% yours.

Not sure which path fits? Start Your Book and we'll recommend one. Services are also available à la carte from each.

How It Works

From manuscript to market in five steps.

  1. Start Your Book

    Tell us about your manuscript and goals through the intake form.

  2. Plan & quote

    We recommend a package or services and send a clear, fixed quote and timeline.

  3. Craft

    We design, format, and write, sharing drafts for your feedback and revisions.

  4. Proof & publish

    We prepare and check your files and guide the upload into your own accounts.

  5. Launch & keep 100%

    Your book goes live under your name, and every royalty is paid directly to you.

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About

Built by an author, for authors.

IndieForge Publishing was founded on a simple belief: the people who write books should be the ones who own them. After seeing too many writers sign away their rights to vanity presses, or lose years waiting on the traditional route, we set out to build something different: a forge where authors bring the raw material of a manuscript and leave with a finished, professional book that is entirely their own.

Every project is handled with the care of a craftsman and the respect of a fellow writer. We sweat the gutters and the drop caps, the keywords and the back-cover hook, so you can get back to what you do best: writing the next one.

FAQ

Questions, answered.

Do I keep my rights and royalties?

Yes, 100%. We're a services company, not a publisher. You pay for production work, and your book, rights, and royalties remain entirely yours.

Will my book be published under your name?

No. Your book is published in your own platform accounts, under your name or your own imprint. IndieForge never appears as the publisher.

What file formats do you accept and deliver?

Send us your manuscript as a Word document (.docx) or Google Doc. You receive EPUB files for ebook retailers and print-ready PDFs for KDP Print and IngramSpark, plus your cover files.

How long does it take?

It depends on length and complexity. Every quote includes a firm timeline for your specific project before any work begins.

How many revisions are included?

Each package includes revision rounds on design and formatting, and your quote spells out exactly how many. Additional rounds are available if you need them.

Do I need my own ISBN?

Not necessarily. We'll explain the trade-offs between buying your own ISBNs from Bowker and using a free platform ISBN, and help you choose what fits your goals.

Do you edit or proofread manuscripts?

Our focus is production: design, formatting, setup, and sales copy. Your manuscript should be fully edited before formatting begins; we're happy to point you toward editors.

Which platforms can you help me publish on?

Amazon KDP, IngramSpark, Draft2Digital, Barnes & Noble Press, and Kobo Writing Life, among others.

How does payment work?

Payment is made securely online. Payment terms are confirmed in your quote before any work begins.

Can I hire you for just one service?

Absolutely. Every service is available on its own, and packages simply bundle them at a better value.

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