Publishing Assistance for Indie Authors

Get your book formatted, packaged, and ready to publish—

without losing your rights or your sanity.

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Publishing your book shouldn’t feel like solving a tech puzzle or risking your rights with a predatory “self-publishing company.”

At RLA Publishing, I offer publishing assistance that keeps you in control. I help you format, package, and upload your book to platforms like Amazon KDP (and others if you choose)—without taking your rights, royalties, or creative control.

Whether you want done-for-you formatting or step-by-step training so you can confidently hit “publish” yourself, I’ll meet you where you are.

  • You keep 100% of your rights and royalties
  • All accounts are set up in your name
  • No long-term contracts or hidden fees

How it Works: À La Carte Services

I offer publishing assistance for indie authors who want professional results without giving up control or paying excessive fees. You can get help with print and eBook formatting, file conversion, custom cover design, metadata and keyword setup, and step-by-step training to upload your book to Amazon KDP and other self-publishing platforms. Services are available à la carte or in bundled publishing packages, so you get expert support that fits your budget, timeline, and publishing goals.

We’ll discuss where you are in the process, what you already have ready, and what kind of support you need.

If you already know what you want, you can skip straight to booking from the menu below.

You’ll send your manuscript, cover notes, and any existing assets via email or shared folder.

I’ll send you proofs of your formatted interior and cover; you’ll get a chance to request tweaks.

We’ll either upload together on a live call or I’ll prepare everything so you can hit “publish” when you’re ready.

Who is this for?

This publishing assistance is a great fit if:

  • You’re a first-time indie author and want someone to walk you through the process.
  • You’ve tried to format or upload your book and felt overwhelmed by the tech.
  • You want professional-looking files without handing your rights or royalties to a company.
  • You’d rather spend your time writing or marketing—not wrangling file specs and trim sizes.

If you’re looking for a company to “own” everything and keep a share of your royalties…that’s not me. My job is to help you publish with confidence while staying 100% in control of your content.

Not sure what you need? Book a free 30-minute publishing consultation and we’ll map out the steps to get your book ready to release.

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New to Self-Publishing? 

Get the help you need without the high price tag.

At RLA Publishing, I offer a range of publishing assistance services for indie authors to help you move smoothly from finished manuscript to published book. I handle the technical pieces of print and eBook formatting, file conversion, cover design support, and metadata and keyword setup, along with guided training on uploading your book to Amazon KDP and other self-publishing platforms. Whether you need a single service or support from formatting through upload, you’ll find both à la carte options and bundled publishing packages designed to fit your goals. Explore the publishing assistance options below to choose the level of help that’s right for you and your book.

Already know you want help? Book your services below!

Print & eBook Formatting


$350

Flat Fee

  • Professional layout and formatting of your manuscript for both print and eBook so it’s clean, readable, and ready to upload
    For books up to 100,000 words.
  • Interior layout for print (trim size of your choice)
  • eBook formatting for Kindle (EPUB/KPF)
  • Clickable table of contents for eBooks
  • One round of minor revisions 
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File Conversion & Final Prep


$175

Flat Fee

  • Conversion of your manuscript into the correct print-ready PDF and eBook files, with all front and back matter properly set up.
  • Convert Word/Google into print-ready PDF or EPUB
  • Basic front/back matter setup 
  • Final check for upload compliance
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Basic Book Cover


$375

Flat Fee

  • Guidance and collaboration on a professional cover concept, including specs, layout feedback, and files sized correctly for your chosen platforms.
  • Custom design concept based on your genre
  • Use of high-quality stock imagery 
  • Custom typography and layout
  • Files delivered in correct sizes for your platform
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Metadata, Categories & Keywords Setup


$150

Flat Fee

  • Strategic help choosing categories, keywords, and book metadata so your title is more discoverable on Amazon KDP and other self-publishing platforms.
  • Brainstorm and refine your book description (blurb)
  • Help choose categories: Amazon, BISAC
  • Keyword guidance for your genre and audience
  • Suggested pricing strategy for eBook and print
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Upload Walkthrough & Platform Training


$200

Flat Fee

  • A live, step-by-step screen-share session where we upload your files together and walk through every setting so you understand the process for future books.
  • 60-90 min session
  • Account review or setup
  • Step-by-step upload of interior + cover files
  • Walkthrough of pricing, territories, and publishing
  • Q&A so you understand what you’re clicking
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Launch-Ready on Amazon


$800

In Full or Monthly Installments

  • A bundled service that includes formatting, file prep, basic cover support, metadata setup, and an upload walkthrough to get your book fully ready to publish on Amazon KDP.
  • Print & eBook formatting (up to 100,000 words)
  • File conversion & final file prep
  • Basic book cover
  • Metadata, categories & keyword setup
  • 60-minute live upload walkthrough - Amazon KDP
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Publishing Plus – Amazon + Training


$1000

In Full or Monthly Installments

  • An expanded package that adds extra training and follow-up support so you can confidently manage your book and future uploads on your own.
  • Everything in Launch-Ready on Amazon
  • Extra 30-minute follow-up support call
  • Simple publishing checklist for your future books
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Create Your Own Plan


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  • Our Mix & Match option: you can choose the services that best fit your needs and budget—whether that’s building your author brand, planning a book launch, or running ads. Select one, two, or several services, and when you’re ready, click the button to chat with me about pricing deals.
  • 60 min consultation
  • Mix and match marketing options
  • Pricing will vary
  • Pay in full or monthly installments
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