The Books Central

What The Books Central does

The Books Central is a New York-headquartered, privately held professional services company (founded 2021, 11–50 employees) that delivers end-to-end book creation services to aspiring self-publishing authors and small-business clients in the US and, via the Premium package, globally. Its service stack spans ghostwriting, developmental/line/copy editing and proofreading, book cover design, illustration, audiobook production, marketing, and publishing on Amazon Kindle Direct Publishing (KDP) with global distribution in 70+ countries. The company is not a technology platform; it is built around a US-based team of writers, researchers, and editors organized into nine genre verticals (Fiction, Non-Fiction, Autobiography, Novel, Children's, Mystery, Self-Help, Religious & Spiritual, and Audiobooks), with no proprietary software, APIs, or patents disclosed.

Revenue is generated through project-based fees on three publicly disclosed tiers: Limited Time at $399, Standard at $749, and Premium at $1,499 (each advertised at roughly 70% off stated original prices), with all packages transferring 100% of ownership and royalties to the client. The go-to-market motion is direct-to-consumer, primarily through organic content marketing (an educational blog), SEO, a 25,000+ subscriber newsletter, social media, and third-party agency marketplaces such as Bark, ProvenExpert, and Sortlist; the sales process is consultative, beginning with quote requests. Customer segments are exclusively SMBs and individual authors, with no enterprise or institutional clients referenced. No funding rounds, M&A, or leadership disclosures are present in the available data.

Name

The Books Central

Legal name

The Books Central

Website

https://thebookscentral.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2021

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

The Books Central is a New York-based ghostwriting and self-publishing services firm (founded 2021) that delivers writing, editing, design, audiobook, marketing, and Amazon KDP distribution to aspiring self-publishing authors and SMB clients via tiered project packages priced $399 to $1,499.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Book Publishing and Ghostwriting Services

NAICS

Book Publishers (51313)

SIC

Books: Publishing Or Publishing & Printing (2731)

akta.pro primary industry

Ghostwriting & Collaborative Writing Services (MPAJAJAI)

akta.pro secondary industry

General Trade Publishing (Adult Fiction & Nonfiction) (MPAJAAAA)

Keywords

• Ghostwriting services
• Book editing services
• Book publishing services
• Ebook writing
• Self-publishing support

Headquarters

HQ city

New York

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Ghostwriting Services: Project-based professional ghostwriting services where authors hire the company to write their book based on their ideas, outline, or vision. Pricing is structured in three tiers: Limited Time ($399), Standard ($749), and Premium ($1,499). Services include varying levels of editing, formatting, cover design, and publishing support depending on the package selected.
2. Book Editing Services: Professional editing services including developmental editing, line editing, copy editing, and proofreading for manuscripts. These services are offered as standalone offerings or bundled within ghostwriting packages.
3. Book Publishing Services: Publishing services including formatting, Amazon KDP publication, global distribution to 70+ countries, author website creation, and online presence building. Included in premium packages or available as add-on services.
4. Book Marketing Services: Marketing services to help authors gain visibility and connect with wider audiences, including social media marketing, email marketing, book reviews, and targeted advertising strategies.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

The Books Central is a professional ghostwriting, editing, and book publishing services company that helps aspiring and self-publishing authors turn their ideas into completed, published books. It offers bundled end-to-end packages spanning writing, editing, cover design, illustration, formatting, Amazon KDP publication, global distribution, and book marketing, sold via tiered one-time pricing to individual authors.

Product overview

The Books Central is a professional eBook writing and publishing services company offering a comprehensive suite of services to help authors transform their ideas into published books. The service operates as a unified service portfolio rather than a software platform, combining core writing, editing, marketing, and publishing services with genre-specific ghostwriting offerings. The core services include Book Writing, Book Editing, Book Marketing, Book Publishing, Book Cover Design, Book Illustration, and Audiobook Production. These are complemented by genre-specific services covering Fiction, Non-Fiction, Autobiography/Memoir, Novel Writing, Children's Books, Mystery/Thriller, Self Help, and Religious/Spiritual books. Pricing is structured in three tiers (Limited Time at $399, Standard at $749, and Premium at $1,499) that bundle different combinations of editing, design, formatting, and publishing services.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Book Writing Services Professional ghostwriting services where expert writers collaborate with individual authors to transform ideas, concepts, or outlines into complete manuscripts across multiple genres.
• Book Editing Services Comprehensive editing services including developmental editing, line editing, copy editing, and proofreading to polish manuscripts and ensure clarity, coherence, and professional quality.
• Book Marketing Services Marketing support including social media marketing, email marketing, book reviews, and targeted advertising strategies to help authors connect their books with the right readers.
• Book Publishing Services End-to-end publishing support covering formatting, distribution, and publication on multiple platforms including Amazon KDP in both print and digital formats, with global distribution to 70+ countries.
• Book Cover Design Professional book cover design services creating captivating covers for front, back, and spine in formats suitable for both print and digital publishing.
• Book Illustration Services Custom illustration services connecting authors with expert illustrators to create engaging visuals for children's books and other illustrated works.
• Audiobook Production Services Complete audiobook production including professional narration, sound engineering, editing, mastering, and conversion of existing manuscripts into audiobook-ready format.
• Fiction Ghostwriting Services Specialized ghostwriting for fiction works including novels, romance, fantasy, psychological thrillers, and other fiction genres with expert storytelling and narrative crafting.
• Non-Fiction Ghostwriting Services Professional ghostwriting for non-fiction works that transforms expertise and knowledge into comprehensive guides, business books, and educational content.
• Autobiography Ghostwriting Services Expert services for crafting compelling autobiographies and memoirs that capture personal life stories, emotions, voices, and experiences in engaging narratives.
• Novel Writing Services Professional novel writing assistance with plot development, character arcs, and narrative flow to help authors create engaging, well-structured novels.
• Children's Book Services Specialized writing and illustration services for children's books across age groups including picture books, early readers, chapter books, and middle-grade novels.
• Mystery Book Writing Services Expert mystery and thriller ghostwriting with focus on suspense, plot twists, red herrings, hidden clues, and atmospheric settings to create compelling suspense-driven fiction.
• Self Help Book Writing Services Professional services for creating self-help and personal development books that transform insights, life lessons, and growth strategies into impactful, actionable content.
• Religious and Spiritual Book Services Specialized writing, editing, and publishing support for religious and spiritual books including inspirational books, religious fiction, spirituality memoirs, and religious studies.

Quantifiable outcome

• Authors receive 100% ownership and complete royalties with no royalty claims from the company
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers12 records

Segments8 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Market position

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/thebookscentral

Compliance1 record

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

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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