Frequently Asked Questions

We provide ghostwriting, guided author coaching, editing (developmental/copy/proof), cover & interior design, ISBN guidance & registration, Amazon KDP and IngramSpark uploads, audiobook coordination, and marketing & launch support. We can also build author websites and run SEO/ads as add-ons and optimise for AI, and a few more items are there.

You do. Authors retain 100% copyright and royalties. WPEH charges only service fees (no royalties). We operate as a service provider and list you as the author on all platforms unless you choose otherwise for branding reasons.

We work globally with a focus on the US, UK, Canada, Australia, EU and GCC markets. We publish on Amazon worldwide and can expand distribution to Apple Books, Kobo, Google Play, Ingram (bookstores & libraries), and major retailers as required.

Every distinct edition/format requires its own ISBN (paperback, hardcover, ebook for wide distribution, audiobook). For Kindle-only eBooks Amazon provides an ASIN and an ISBN is not required. We recommend the author registers the ISBN in their name so they are the publisher of record; we can purchase and register it for you using your details (you reimburse us) and handle the form via screen-share, 90% of online amazon authors don't take ISBN.

Yes — we can create the author's account on Bowker (US), Nielsen (UK), Thorpe-Bowker (AU) etc., fill in their details, pay (you reimburse), and register the ISBN in their name. Some national agencies (Canada) have different verification steps; we'll guide you through those when needed.

Barcodes (EAN/ISBN barcode) are required by bookstores and wholesalers; Amazon can print a barcode on KDP copies automatically. You can generate high-quality barcodes for free online or buy an official Bowker barcode (~$10–$30) if you prefer. We include barcode generation when we prepare your back cover.

Workflow: Concept → Outline → Manuscript (guided or ghostwritten) → Editing rounds → Cover & interior design → ISBN & metadata → Proof approval → Upload to KDP/Ingram → Live & launch. We provide milestones, weekly updates, and final proofing before anything goes live.

By default we publish the book under the author's name (author as publisher) if the ISBN is in their name. If you want an imprint (e.g., "John Doe Publishing"), we will register that as the publisher during ISBN setup. If you prefer WPEH to handle quick launches, we can use our account — but that would list WPEH as publisher on the metadata unless we transfer a new ISBN (typically not transferable).

We prefer publishing via the author's KDP/Ingram accounts so royalties and tax info go directly to the author. If the author prefers a done-for-you option, we can publish from a WPEH account with a signed service agreement clarifying ownership and royalty flow.

Yes — we always recommend ordering a printed proof for physical books. KDP and Ingram provide eProofs and printed proofs. We will not approve final distribution without your sign-off on the proof copy (or eProof).

Typical timelines: Guided Authoring ~12 weeks. Ghostwriting ~9 weeks for manuscript + 2–3 weeks for design & publishing. Timelines vary by book length, revision rounds, and client responsiveness — we'll give a detailed schedule at onboarding.

Each plan includes defined revision rounds: manuscript edits, copyedits, and final proof corrections. Major rewrites beyond the included rounds are billed separately. Design revisions are included as per the chosen package — details are in the project agreement.

Royalties depend on format and pricing: KDP eBooks (70% or 35% depending on price/territory), paperbacks are calculated as list price minus printing cost × royalty rate. Authors receive monthly reports from the platform. We can help model pricing to meet your target net per-sale.

KDP Select requires 90-day ebook exclusivity with Amazon (in exchange for Kindle Unlimited / promotional tools). Choose Select if you want KU page reads and Amazon promotions; go wide if you want presence across Apple, Kobo, Google, and library channels. We’ll advise based on your marketing goals.

We offer full-payment discounts and milestone-based installment plans. Refund and cancellation terms are stated in the service agreement — small post-production corrections are covered, but large-scale rewrites after final approval may incur fees. All terms are transparent before you pay.

Yes — we sign NDAs on request and all core team members work under confidentiality agreements. Sensitive content is handled with the highest discretion and secure file-sharing tools.

Yes — audiobook production, narrator casting, and distribution (Audible/ACX) are available. We also develop author websites, SEO, and promotional assets as add-ons. Ask us for a bundled quote for best value.

Absolutely — we plan series strategies, offer discounted multi-book packages, and help map out launch calendars that grow your author platform over time.