Ghost Publishing

Industry standard book publishing without the standard headaches and costs

Publishing a book Locks in Your Authority

A manuscript isn’t a book—it’s a rough draft, a cocoon hiding your real gem. Publishing cracks it open, turning your ideas into a living, tangible powerhouse. That final step to authorship? It’s the game-changer.

For first-time authors, this part can feel like a maze. Self-publish? Hybrid? Traditional? The options swirl, and the path’s unclear.

Here’s the straight talk most don’t get upfront:
For 99% of my business authors, self-publishing is the move—and I’ve got you covered. I won’t hand you a Word doc, wave bye, and leave you hanging. We’ve built this together—let’s finish strong. If you’re in, I’ll take you across the finish line. 

Traditional vs. Self vs. Ghost Publishing

Traditional Publishing

Self Publishing

Pros
Marketing done for you.
Book Cover Design DFY.
Book Formatting DFY.
Printing & Distribution DFY.
Cons
Takes 2 years or more.
You lose editorial control.
Promotion is weak.
Low profits on book sales.
Pros
Publish in weeks.
Retain full control.
Promote on your terms.
High profits on sold books.
Cons
Massive time investment.
DIY book cover design.
DIY book formatting.
DIY print & distribution.

Why Ghost Publish?

Ghost publishing fuses the best of traditional and self-publishing, ditching the downsides of both.

Like ghostwriting, I handle the grunt work—you share your vision, I make it real. Thole Ghostwriting tackles the behind-the-scenes grind, delivering bookstore-quality hardcovers, paperbacks, digital editions, and audiobooks, all with your name front and center.

When your book hits the world in pro-grade formats, available on demand, it screams credibility—for your ideas, your business, and you. Ghost-published quality matches traditional publishers, no compromise.

And don’t sweat storage—print-on-demand means no garage full of boxes or rented warehouses. Your book’s ready when the world is, no clutter required.

Ghost Publishing

Pros
Marketing done for you.
Book Cover Design DFY.
Book Formatting DFY.
Printing & Distribution DFY.
More Pros
Promote the way you want.
Publish in weeks.
Retain full control.
Maximum profit on sold books.

What do you get with Ghost Publishing?

Book Cover Design

We blend your vision with what business book readers crave. Our designer crafts a sleek, eye-popping cover for your paperback and eBook that pulls readers in at first glance. 

Interior Layout Design

Your book’s insides get a sharp, polished layout that amps up its vibe and makes every page a breeze to read. 

Distribution Setup

We plug your book into Amazon, IngramSpark, and any other channels you want—unlocking global reach with zero hassle.

Registration

We lock in your book’s creds, registering it under your name with the Library of Congress.

Metadata Creation & Entry

We tag your book with BISAC codes, Amazon categories, and the right data to make it pop up where readers and retailers hunt.

Professional Imprint

Your book launches with its own custom imprint, set up by us—giving it a pro edge and a personal stamp, no extra sweat on your end.

Author Bio

We team up with you to craft an author bio that’s tight, polished, and hits pro editorial benchmarks.