What kind of publisher is August Isley Books?

August Isley Books is a mission-driven hybrid publisher. We combine the creative partnership of traditional publishing with the flexibility and author ownership of self-publishing. You retain your rights, your royalties, and your voice, while we provide professional support to bring your book to life.

Do I keep the rights to my book?

Yes. You retain full ownership of your manuscript, your intellectual property, and your royalties. We are your publishing partner, not your rights holder.

How do I know which services I need?

You are never expected to figure that out alone. We can review your manuscript, goals, and timeline together and recommend a plan that fits your needs and budget.

Why do some services have flat rates while others have tiered pricing?

Flat rates work best for services that take a predictable amount of time, such as query letters, branding, website setup, or marketing materials. Editing and manuscript-dependent services vary widely based on word count, so tiered pricing ensures fairness and transparency.

Do you offer audiobook production?

Yes. We provide narration, editing, mastering, and production using the industry-standard per finished hour model. You receive a clear estimate before we begin.

Do I need a website to publish a book?

Technically no, but it is highly recommended. A website gives you a professional home base, a place to sell books, and a platform for future growth.

Book and Brand Promotions / Services

Book and Brand Promotions

Whether you are selling your book or promoting your brand,

imagine it being featured as an advertisement on ROKU TV!

Roku Ad Campaign Starter Tier US$1,350.00
Roku Ad Campaign Growth Tier US$1,600.00
Roku Ad Campaign Impact Tier US$1,900.00
Roku Ad Campaign Amplify Tier US$2,400.00
Roku Ad Campaign Dominance Tier US$2,900.00

Let us develop and sell merchandise based on your book or brand

Let us use your book cover and/or brand logo to develop merchandise. We sell it for you, (see Merchandise tab) and you get a coupon for a percentage off of your purchases, plus free shipping for orders over $80.

Merchandise

US$10.00

Let us develop merchandise based on your book cover or brand logo. We will need a high quality jpeg or png of the image (300 dpi minimum). Once we have it designed, we will send you a link to the product and the discount coupon code.

Please note: this is for the design only. Products will need to be purchased separately from Sheltering Tree Media Merchandise.

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