What Book Authors Hub does

Book Authors Hub is a Jacksonville, Florida-based private professional services company that provides end-to-end book production services — ghostwriting, editing, publishing, cover design and illustration, audiobook production, marketing, and distribution — to individual and SMB authors. Founded around 2020-2021, the company operates a direct-to-consumer and sales-led model, acquiring customers primarily through its website, toll-free phone sales, live chat, manuscript upload forms, and promotional discounts (BAH50 coupon, 50% off), supported by content marketing, social media, and earned media in financial and news outlets. Revenue is generated through modular pricing tiers: monthly ghostwriting subscriptions ($1,500-$5,000/month for 3-month engagements), one-time publishing packages ($399-$1,499), and marketing add-ons (Social Media $699, SEO $1,199, Book Launch Booster $1,799.99, Times Square Digital Ads $3,694.99).

The company's underlying technology stack is not publicly disclosed; the offering is fundamentally human labor delivered by a claimed bench of 250 American writers and a small named team of project managers (Eric Johnson, Neil Smith, James, Veronica, Justin Daniels, Kate, Nathan). The business model relies on coordinating these writers with third-party distribution platforms — Amazon KDP/Kindle, Apple Books, Barnes & Noble Nook, Google Play, Audible, and Lulu — rather than proprietary infrastructure. No patents, AI/ML systems, software platforms, or technology partnerships have been disclosed. Customer relationships are managed through dedicated project managers, with high-touch hand-holding through manuscript, editing, publishing, and marketing stages; testimonials indicate repeat-buyer behavior across multiple books per author.

Books produced by Book Authors Hub are positioned for global distribution through the named retail platforms and physical bookstores and libraries, with the company also claiming participation in international book fairs (Frankfurt, London, Beijing, American Library Annual Conference, NY Library Association). The company has no disclosed external funding, operates as an independent private business, and has 101-250 employees per firmographic records. Claims of "10 years of experience" on the website contradict the ~2020-2021 founding date, and a claimed New York Times recognition is unverified in available sources.

Name

Book Authors Hub

Legal name

Book Authors Hub

Website

https://bookauthorshub.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2021

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Book Authors Hub is a Jacksonville, Florida-based private services company offering end-to-end ghostwriting, editing, publishing, design, audiobook, and book marketing solutions to individual and SMB authors worldwide, delivered through a 250-writer bench and direct-to-consumer sales.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Book Publishing Services

NAICS

Other Publishers (51319)

SIC

Books: Publishing Or Publishing & Printing (2731)

akta.pro primary industry

Ghostwriting & Collaborative Writing Services (MPAJAJAI)

akta.pro secondary industries

Cover Design, Illustration & Book Interior Design Services (MPAJAJAH), Author Website, Storefront & Direct-to-Reader Commerce (D2C Sales) (MPAJAJAE), Author Business Tools & Analytics (Royalty Tracking, Pricing, Keyword/Market Research) (MPAJAJAO)

Keywords

• Book ghostwriting services
• Book publishing services
• Book editing services
• Author marketing services
• Book cover design

Headquarters

HQ city

Jacksonville

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Operations, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Ghostwriting Services: Full-service ghostwriting for books across multiple genres (fiction, non-fiction, memoir, children's books, novel, biography, autobiography, sci-fi, fantasy, horror, military fiction, comedy, script, movie, screenplay, narrative, action-adventure, rhyme, song, SEO content, speech, wiki). Clients retain full ownership of the manuscript. Pricing tiers: Standard ($1,500/month for 3 months), Premium ($2,000/month for 3 months), Elite ($5,000/month for 3 months).
2. Publishing Package Plans: One-time package purchases for publishing services including Basic Package ($399, covers eBook, paperback, hardcover, proofreading, editing, formatting, author account creation), Authors Package ($999, adds cover design and ISBN), and Bestseller Package ($1,499, adds 5 publishing platforms including Amazon and editorial review).
3. Marketing Services: Additional services including Book Launch Booster ($1,799.99), Times Square Digital Ads ($3,694.99 for 15-second screen time), Social Media Marketing ($699), SEO Marketing ($1,199), and Author Website Design ($999). Sold as add-on packages to core publishing services.
4. Design and Illustration Services: Book cover design and children's book illustrations sold as standalone services or part of premium packages.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Book Authors Hub provides end-to-end book production services for individual authors, including professional ghostwriting across multiple genres, manuscript editing and proofreading, self-publishing (eBook, paperback, hardcover, audiobook) distributed via Amazon, Apple Books, Barnes & Noble Nook, Audible, and Google Play, cover design and illustrations, plus marketing and promotional services such as SEO, social media marketing, author websites, book launch events, and Times Square digital advertising. Clients retain full ownership of manuscripts.

Product overview

Book Authors Hub is a comprehensive book publishing services company offering an integrated suite of writing, editing, publishing, and marketing solutions. The core offerings include Ghost Writing Services (with Standard, Premium, and Elite subscription tiers ranging from $1500-$5000/month), Book Editing Services (developmental, line, copy editing, proofreading), Publishing Services (eBook, paperback, hardcover, audiobook formats), Design & Illustrations (book covers, children's illustrations), and Book Marketing Services (social media, SEO, video trailers, book launch). Additional specialized services include Comic Book Translation and Audiobook Publishing. The company operates on a modular pricing structure with standalone packages (Basic $399, Bestseller $1499, Authors $999) and add-on services (Social Media Marketing, SEO Marketing, Book Launch Booster, Times Square Digital Advertising). Distribution is handled through major platforms including Amazon Kindle, Apple Books, Barnes & Noble Nook, Google Play, Audible, and Lulu.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Ghost Writing Services
• Book Editing Services
• Publishing Services
• Book Marketing Services
• Design and Illustrations
• Audiobook Publishing
• Comic Book Translation Services

Quantifiable outcome

• 700 books written and delivered to clients
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers15 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration12 records

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Ghostwriters Central: Ghostwriters Central is a specialized ghostwriting agency providing book writing across multiple genres. It competes directly with Book Authors Hub for aspiring and first-time authors seeking professional ghostwriting services.
• Reedsy: Reedsy is a curated marketplace connecting authors with freelance ghostwriters, editors, designers, and publishing professionals. It competes directly with Book Authors Hub in the author services space, though it operates via a vetted freelancer marketplace rather than an in-house writer pool.
• BookBaby: BookBaby is a self-publishing services company offering editing, design, printing, distribution, and marketing. It operates in the same author services space with comparable publishing packages and add-on services, including physical printing capability that BAH lacks.
• The Urban Writers: The Urban Writers is a ghostwriting and book publishing services company offering writing, editing, publishing, and marketing packages. Its product structure, target market (aspiring authors), and tiered service pricing closely mirror Book Authors Hub's offering.
• Scribendi: Scribendi is an online editing and proofreading services company serving authors, students, and businesses. While more focused on editing than full-service publishing, it competes with Book Authors Hub for the same author-services buyer pool.
• Square One Publishers: Square One Publishers is a hybrid publisher offering publishing, editing, design, and marketing services for independent authors. Its full-service model targeting authors who want professional packaging directly overlaps Book Authors Hub's value proposition.

Broad incumbents

• Lulu: Lulu is an established self-publishing platform and print-on-demand service that Book Authors Hub actually uses as a distribution partner. As a broader incumbent in the self-publishing infrastructure space, it represents both a channel and a DIY substitute.
• IngramSpark: IngramSpark is a major book distribution and self-publishing platform offering print-on-demand and wholesale distribution to bookstores and libraries. It serves as both a potential distribution partner and a DIY alternative to Book Authors Hub's publishing packages.
• Amazon Kindle Direct Publishing (KDP): Amazon KDP is the dominant self-publishing platform that Book Authors Hub facilitates for its clients. As a free DIY alternative with massive scale, it is both a critical distribution channel and the most powerful competitive substitute to BAH's paid services.

Emerging players

• Self-Publishing School: Self-Publishing School (founded by Chandler Bolt) combines self-publishing education with author services including coaching, editing, and marketing support. It overlaps with Book Authors Hub in serving aspiring authors seeking self-publishing success, though its emphasis on education differs from BAH's service-first approach.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/BookAuthorsHub
• Facebookfacebook.com/BookAuthorsHub
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/posts/bookauthorshub_writerscommunity-writerslife-bookauthor-activity-7087811243205414913-FecY
• Instagraminstagram.com/bookauthorshub

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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