Ghostwriting & Self Publishing Services for Nonfiction Authors

At Story To Shelf, we provide complete nonfiction book publishing services—ghostwriting, book coaching, editing, design, formatting and self publishing support—so your ideas become a professional book available on Amazon and other global platforms.

We guide your book from first idea to global release with a clear, step by step process. Our team supports you at every stage; planning your book, writing or co‑writing the manuscript, editing and proofreading, designing the cover and interior, and setting up your book for print and ebook distribution worldwide.

Expert Ghostwriter guiding client on Publication of Non-Fiction book
Expert Ghostwriter guiding client on Publication of Non-Fiction book
Ghostwriting & Book Coaching

Have a strong idea but no time to write? Our professional nonfiction ghostwriters and book coaches help you turn your expertise, notes and interviews into a clear, compelling manuscript in your voice.

We can:

  • Clarify your book concept, audience and positioning.

  • Create a detailed outline and chapter structure.

  • Conduct interviews and draft chapters for you.

  • Develop or refine an existing manuscript into a market ready nonfiction book.

You remain the author and retain full rights; we provide the writing, structure and support behind the scenes.

Editing & Proofreading

Every professional book goes through multiple rounds of editing. Our nonfiction editing services make your manuscript clear, consistent and error free.

We offer:

  • Developmental editing to improve structure, flow and clarity of ideas.

  • Line and copyediting to refine language, tone and readability.

  • Final proofreading to correct grammar, spelling and punctuation before publishing.

The result is a polished, publication ready manuscript that meets industry standards and builds trust with readers.

Expert Ghostwriter doing Editing and Proofreading of a book for a Self Publishing Author
Expert Ghostwriter doing Editing and Proofreading of a book for a Self Publishing Author
Book Cover & Visual Design

Your cover is the first thing readers see—and it strongly influences clicks and sales on Amazon and other bookstores.

Our design services include:

  • Custom book cover design tailored to your genre and audience.

  • Professional typography and imagery that stand out in online thumbnails.

  • Consistent branding across the cover, back cover and spine.

We also design clean, readable interior layouts so your book looks professional in both print and ebook formats.

Custom book cover designs for authors to boost visibility on Amazon & beyond
Custom book cover designs for authors to boost visibility on Amazon & beyond
eBook & Print Formatting

Flawless formatting makes your book easier to read and more likely to be taken seriously.

We format for:

  • eBook (Kindle, Apple Books, Google Play Books) with proper styles, clickable table of contents and device friendly layouts.

  • Print (paperback and hardcover) with industry standard typesetting, margins, fonts and page design.

Your files are delivered ready to upload to major platforms.

eBook and print formatting for clean, readable, professional book layouts
eBook and print formatting for clean, readable, professional book layouts
Self Publishing & Distribution Support (Amazon, Google, Apple)
Expert working on Amazon KDP & Global book publishing support
Expert working on Amazon KDP & Global book publishing support
Academic, Business & Whitepaper Publishing

For academic authors, consultants and organizations, we transform complex material into clear and credible publications.

Services include:

  • Structuring and editing academic papers, reports and corporate whitepapers.

  • Improving clarity, logic and readability for specialist and non‑specialist audiences.

  • Formatting and design suitable for professional distribution, internal use, or public release.

Expert working on Academic and Business publishing for research, reports, and whitepapers
Expert working on Academic and Business publishing for research, reports, and whitepapers
Translation & Multilingual Book Publishing

If you want to reach readers in multiple languages, we support translation and multilingual formatting.

We help you:

  • Translate your book into selected languages using professional translators.

  • Format translated manuscripts for ebook and print.

  • Prepare files for distribution on international platforms.

Book translation and multilingual publishing for global author reach
Book translation and multilingual publishing for global author reach
Children’s Book Illustration & Layout

For children’s authors, we provide simple, child friendly illustration and layout support.

​We can:

  • Create or adapt illustrations to match your story’s tone and age group.

  • Design playful, easy to read page layouts for digital and print.

  • Prepare files for children’s ebook and print distribution.

(Audio production and print logistics are not included.)

Children’s book illustration and layout design for young reader appeal
Children’s book illustration and layout design for young reader appeal

Publishing platforms can be confusing. We help you set up and optimize your book so it launches correctly and reaches readers worldwide.

We can:

  • Set up or support your Amazon KDP account and title details for ebook, paperback and hardcover.

  • Assist with Google Play Books and Apple Books ebook publishing.

  • Prepare and upload final files (manuscript and cover).

  • Optimize your book metadata—categories, keywords and descriptions—to improve search visibility.

  • Guide pricing and global distribution options while you keep full ownership and royalties.

We also write professional author bios and author page content to present you as a credible expert.

Your story and expertise deserve a professional book that builds authority and reaches readers globally. Whether you need full ghostwriting or just help with editing, design and self publishing, Story To Shelf provides the structure, team and guidance to move you from idea to published author.

Ready to Publish your Nonfiction Book?