Many authors publish only on Amazon because they enroll in KDP Select, which requires eBook exclusivity. Others choose to sell on every major store, an approach authors call going wide. If you choose the wide route, Kobo is usually one of the first stores to add. The American Book Services helps you weigh that decision, then handles the Kobo side: ePub formatting, account setup, metadata, pricing across Kobo's territories, and promotion opportunities.
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You get the editors, designers, and publishing know-how of a traditional house, but your book stays under your name and your control. You decide on the cover, the price, and where it sells.
Every project starts with a detailed consultation about your story, your readers and your goals. We get to know the book properly before writing, editing, or design begins, so the finished work reflects what you set out to say.
We do not take a share of your sales, and we never ask for your copyright or publishing rights. Every platform account is set up in your name, and the earnings go straight to you.
You see the cost of each service before work starts. You approve every file before anything is published, and you always know what stage your book is at.
A dedicated project manager keeps your schedule on track and replies when you have a question. If something on our side runs late, you hear it from us first.
We publish your book on Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Apple Books, and Kobo. We also set it up with IngramSpark, so bookstores and libraries in many countries can order copies.
We can help build your author brand and plan your launch. That covers social media, Amazon ads, A+ Content, author pages, and press features, all aimed at the readers most likely to buy your book.
Here is what you can count on when The American Book Services handles your Kobo release.
Kobo pays you directly. We never sit between you and your royalties.
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We explain the tradeoffs between KDP Select and going wide honestly, without pushing you either way.
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The Kobo Writing Life account belongs to you. We work on it with your permission and hand everything back when we are done.
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If a reader reports a formatting issue or you release a new edition, we can update your files and listing.
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Kobo will not replace Amazon for most authors, but it can add steady sales from readers who never shop on Kindle. The American Book Services makes adding Kobo straightforward, from the first ePub to your first promotion. If you already have an eBook, we can start from those files. If not, your manuscript is enough to begin.
Start ProjectKobo readers use dedicated eReaders, phones, tablets, and the desktop app, and a poorly built file can look fine on one and broken on another. We build valid ePub files with a working table of contents, consistent headings, properly sized images, and no stray formatting carried over from Word. We test each file on several screen sizes and run it through validation before upload, so Kobo accepts it without problems.
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Kobo has a few features Amazon does not. Kobo Plus is a subscription service where readers borrow eBooks and authors are paid based on reading. Kobo Writing Life also lists promotional opportunities that authors can apply for, and it offers an option to make your eBook available to libraries through OverDrive. We explain each option, enroll your book where it makes sense, and keep track of promotion deadlines. Speak to The American Book Services about whether these features suit your book.
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Our writers, editors, proofreaders, and designers have worked on novels, memoirs, nonfiction, children’s books, business titles, and academic writing. Every project is different, and we treat it that way, matching each book with people who know its genre and its readers. On the visual side, our illustrators and cover designers make sure each book looks as good as it reads, in print and online. Take a look at some of the books we have worked on.
Most authors end up juggling an editor, a designer, and a publisher, each with their own timeline. At The American Book Services, one team handles it all. That covers writing support, editing, proofreading, covers, illustrations, formatting, publishing, and promotion. You pick what your book needs and skip what it does not. You approve every step; your book is published under your name, and every royalty it earns goes straight to you.
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At The American Book Services, we offer a complete range of writing and editing services, including book writing, ghostwriting, fiction writing, developmental editing, line editing, copyediting, and proofreading. Our writers and editors work closely with you at every stage, from the first outline to the final proofread, so your manuscript is polished, consistent, and ready for publication.
At The American Book Services, our design and illustration services include custom cover design, full print wraps with spine and back cover, interior formatting for print and eBook, and original illustrations such as character art, maps, and graphics. Every design is built to your genre and prepared to the exact specifications of your printer and retailers.
Yes. At The American Book Services, you keep 100% of the rights to your book, including your manuscript, cover, and artwork, and you make the final decisions on content, pricing, and distribution. We do not take any share of your royalties. All earnings are paid by the platforms directly into your own account.
At The American Book Services, timelines depend on the services your book needs. A finished manuscript that only needs editing, design, and publishing setup is completed much faster than a book written from scratch, which typically takes several months. Before any work begins, we give you a clear schedule with a date for every stage.
At The American Book Services, pricing depends on the services you choose, the length of your book, and the level of work involved. We do not force you into fixed packages, so you pay only for what your book actually needs. You receive a detailed written quote before work begins, with no hidden fees.
Yes. At The American Book Services, nothing is published without your approval. You review and sign off on your outline, edits, cover design, and final proofs, and a dedicated project manager keeps you informed and answers your questions throughout the process.
