Your book, edited, designed, and on sale.
Red Hens is a publishing team for authors of every genre. Novels, memoirs, children’s books, business guides: we take your manuscript from first draft to a finished book readers can find.
One team for the whole book
No juggling freelancers. You work with one team from manuscript to launch.
Publishing
Formatting, ISBN guidance, and Amazon KDP setup for print and eBook.
Editing
Developmental, line, and copy edits that keep your voice and fix what gets in its way.
Cover design
Covers that fit your genre and still read clearly as a small thumbnail.
Marketing
Launch plans, store listings, and early reviews that put your book in front of readers.
Books for every shelf
Recent books from our authors, filtered by genre.
Beautifully Unbroken
Lisa F. Crites
4.96 on Goodreads (56 ratings)
High Country
Jonathan W. Postal
4.88 on Goodreads (237 ratings)
A Driver: The Contract of Terrorism
Jeremy Chapin
4.98 on Goodreads (174 ratings)
The Eighth Lineage
Claudia Gabanich
4.80 on Goodreads (163 ratings)
No Ocean
Steven Infanti
4.82 on Goodreads (22 ratings)
Purpose Beyond the Pain
Desiree R. Howell
4.97 on Goodreads (33 ratings)
The Bullfrogs of Walden
Steven Infanti
4.98 on Goodreads (53 ratings)
The Fast God Gave Me
Joyce West
4.96 on Goodreads (70 ratings)
Before They Forget
Evan Kirkwood
5.00 on Goodreads (1 rating)
Five steps to a published book
You approve every stage before we move on.
Free call
Tell us about your book and goals. Thirty minutes, no cost.
Your plan
We review your manuscript and recommend a package.
Edit and design
Editors and designers polish every page and the cover.
Publish
Formatting, ISBN, and store setup, handled for you.
Launch
Your book goes on sale with a listing built to be found.
Fixed prices, posted publicly
Not sure which fits? We’ll tell you honestly on the free call.
Basic
For authors just getting started.
- Initial consultation and project planning
- Basic manuscript formatting (print and eBook)
- Standard cover design (1 concept)
- Light proofreading
- Amazon KDP publishing setup
- ISBN consultation
- 1 revision round
- Delivery in 2–3 weeks
Standard
Most popular. A complete publishing solution.
- Everything in Basic
- Professional editing (line edit, copy edit, flow)
- eBook and paperback cover design (2 concepts)
- Premium interior layout
- Publishing on Amazon and Google Books
- Author profile setup
- Basic keyword and category optimization
- 2 revision rounds
- Delivery in 3–5 weeks
Premium
Full-service writing, publishing, and marketing.
- Everything in Standard
- Ghostwriting support (up to 10,000 words)
- Enhanced editing and proofreading
- Premium cover design (3 concepts and branding)
- Audiobook publishing setup
- Publishing on Amazon, Apple Books, and Google Books
- Book marketing strategy and launch plan
- Social media promotional materials
- SEO-optimized book description
Please contact us before placing an order. We’ll review your manuscript and confirm the best package for you.
Questions, answered
Which genres do you publish?
All of them: fiction, non-fiction, memoir, children’s, business, self-help, and more.
How long does it take to publish a book?
It depends on the package and how ready your manuscript is. We give you a firm date on your free call.
Do you work with first-time authors?
Yes. We explain each step in plain language so you never need industry knowledge to start.
Can you help if my manuscript isn’t finished?
Yes. Our editors can help you outline, shape, or finish a draft, and ghostwriting support is available.
How much does it cost to publish a book?
Cost depends on the package you choose. Each package in the pricing section lists exactly what is included.
Can you publish my book on Amazon KDP?
Yes. We handle formatting, uploads, categories, and keywords so your book is ready to sell.
Do you provide editing and proofreading?
Yes. We offer proofreading, line editing, and copy editing that sharpen clarity while keeping your voice.
Do you design paperback, hardcover, and eBook covers?
Yes. We design covers for every edition, built to stand out as a small thumbnail and on the shelf.
Ready to publish your book?
Tell us about your manuscript and we’ll send back a free publishing plan.
Email us about your book