We Don't Just Publish Books.
We Build Legacies.
Book Publishing Labs was built by publishing insiders who got tired of watching talented, knowledgeable people get squeezed, ghosted, and ripped off by a system that was never designed to serve them. We built the company we always wished existed.
1,400+
Books Published
98%
Client Satisfaction
50M+
Words Written
10+
Years in Publishing
The Publishing Platform Authors Actually Deserved.
Book Publishing Labs unites top-tier publishing talent with proprietary author technology. We deliver Big-5 caliber editorial craft without the gatekeepers, delays, or royalty surrenders.
Our ghostwriters, editors, and launch directors hail from Penguin Random House, HarperCollins, and Simon & Schuster — ensuring your book commands immediate authority across the global retail market.
Top 1%
US-Based Writers
On Time
Delivery Rate
100%
Rights Retained
Amazon #1
Avg Launch Rank
Top 1% Ghostwriters
Ex-Big 5 professionals
Big-5 Editorial
Full developmental process
Live Author Dashboard
Real-time project tracking
Algorithmic Launch
97% bestseller success rate
40+ Distributors
Global retail from day one
100% Rights Yours
Work-for-hire contracts only
10 Years. One Relentless Mission.
From a three-person team in a New York apartment to the US market's most trusted author publishing platform — here's how we got here.
2014
Founded in New York City
Three publishing professionals leave their Big-5 roles to build the agency they always wished existed for independent authors.
2016
First 100 Books Published
A milestone reached in under 24 months — faster than any comparable agency. The proprietary editorial process is formally codified.
2018
Bestseller Algorithm Cracked
Sofia Reyes joins as Launch Director and develops the data-driven pre-launch sequencing that becomes BPL's secret weapon.
2020
Author Dashboard Launched
The first proprietary author portal giving real-time manuscript tracking, launch metrics, and royalty data to every BPL client.
2022
1,000 Books Published
A landmark moment. By this point, BPL has produced books that have appeared on the WSJ Bestseller List, in Forbes, and on the shelves of Barnes & Noble nationwide.
2024
Platform 2.0 Launch
A complete technology rebuild gives authors more visibility, more tools, and a more collaborative experience than any other publishing service in the market.
Mission. Vision. Purpose.
Mission
Democratise elite publishing.
Give industry leaders access to Big-5 publishing craft — without gatekeepers, unfair royalty splits, or long timelines.
Vision
A world where every great idea becomes a published book.
Turn proprietary expertise into commercial authority assets — engineered for market dominance and intellectual integrity.
Purpose
Build authors. Not just books.
Measure success by author career outcomes: six-figure keynotes, board seats, inbound retainers, and media visibility.
Six Values. Non-Negotiable.
These aren't wall art. They're the actual principles we use to make decisions, hire people, and structure every author engagement.
Author-First, Always
Every decision — from how we structure contracts to how we price our services — starts with one question: is this genuinely good for the author? If the answer is no, we don't do it.
Radical Transparency
No hidden clauses. No royalty splits buried in the fine print. We tell you exactly what you're buying, what we're delivering, and what you'll own when we're done.
Uncompromising Excellence
We could process twice as many projects if we lowered our standards. We choose not to. Every manuscript, every cover, every launch is held to the same benchmark: would a Big-5 publisher be proud of this?
Data-Driven Decisions
We don't guess what your book needs to succeed. We read the Amazon category data, the keyword search volumes, the algorithmic signals — and we build your launch strategy around facts, not intuition.
Genuine Partnership
Your book represents years of experience, ideas, and stories. We treat that with the seriousness it deserves. This isn't a vendor relationship — it's a creative and commercial partnership.
Relentless Innovation
The publishing landscape changes. Amazon updates its algorithm. Reader habits evolve. We stay ahead of every shift so our authors don't have to become publishing experts themselves.
A Note From
Jordan Ellis
Co-Founder & Publishing Director
I spent fifteen years inside New York's most prestigious publishing houses, overseeing books that went on to win awards, hit bestseller lists, and — most importantly — change careers and lives. But I saw something that never sat right with me.
The system was built to serve the publisher, not the author. Authors were treated as suppliers of raw material. They surrendered their rights, their royalties, and often their voice — in exchange for a deal that left them with less than fifteen cents on every dollar their book earned.
I left to fix that. Not by writing a blog post about it — but by building an alternative from the ground up. A platform where the author is the actual client. Where the contracts are honest, the talent is the best in the country, and the technology gives you a real-time window into every decision we make on your behalf.
That's Book Publishing Labs. And I'm grateful every day that the authors who trust us with their stories can see how seriously we take that responsibility.
Jordan Ellis
Co-Founder, Book Publishing Labs · New York City
Meet the Experts Behind Your Book.
Every person at BPL came from the industry — and came here because they believed authors deserved better. These are not your average publishing clerks.
Jordan Ellis
Co-Founder & Publishing Director
15 years inside New York's Big-5 publishing houses. Oversaw more than 200 frontlist titles at Penguin Random House before leaving to build the agency-grade platform authors actually deserve.
Dr. Mara Chen
Head of Editorial
Former developmental editor at HarperCollins with a PhD in narrative structure from Columbia. Mara built the editorial methodology that gives every BPL manuscript its distinctive clarity and authority.
Darius Knight
Ghostwriting Director
A ghostwriter whose work appears on the shelves of Barnes & Noble under other people's names. Darius recruits and personally vetted every ghostwriter in the BPL network.
Sofia Reyes
Launch & Marketing Lead
Built Amazon bestseller campaigns for brands you would recognise. Sofia pioneered the algorithmic pre-launch methodology that has placed 97% of BPL titles in Amazon's top category spot on release day.
Theo Nakamura
Creative Director
Award-winning cover designer and interior layout specialist. Theo's work has appeared in Publishers Weekly and won three IBPA Benjamin Franklin Awards for design excellence.
Aisha Patel
Client Success Director
Former literary agent turned author advocate. Aisha manages every author relationship from first consultation to post-launch, ensuring the process stays human, communicative, and on schedule.
Why Authors Choose BPL Over Every Other Option.
We are not the cheapest option. We're not trying to be. We're competing on quality, integrity, and outcomes — and in those three categories, we win every time.
vs. Traditional Publishers
No 18-month wait. No 99% rejection rate. No giving away your rights. We publish your book in 3–6 months and you keep every penny.
vs. Freelance Platforms
No coordination chaos. No quality lottery. Our writers, editors, and designers work inside one integrated system under unified editorial leadership.
vs. Vanity Presses
No hidden fees. No royalty splits buried in page 47 of a contract. Every agreement we sign is a clean work-for-hire with fixed project pricing.
vs. DIY Self-Publishing
No learning curve. No guessing which software to use or how Amazon's algorithm works. You bring the expertise. We bring everything else.
1,400+
Books published since 2014
94%
Authors who report business growth post-launch
#1
Average Amazon launch category rank
87
Net Promoter Score (author satisfaction)
Before BPL. After BPL.
The numbers are impressive. The stories behind them are what drive us.
Marcus W.
CEO, Apex Consulting
Before
Exceptional track record in private equity but zero market visibility beyond existing network
After
Published a category bestseller that generated $340K in attributed consulting pipeline within 6 months
Dr. Sarah K.
Practice Owner & Wellness Author
Before
Deep clinical expertise in integrative medicine but no platform to reach patients beyond her local clinic
After
Book became the go-to patient resource in her field, tripling her intake form submissions within 90 days
Jordan T.
Founder, FinScale LLC
Before
Scaling advice that was scattered across podcast appearances, LinkedIn posts, and paid workshops
After
Consolidated authority into a WSJ bestselling book that now generates inbound speaking fees of $25K per keynote
We've Published It All.
Our editorial team has deep expertise across every major non-fiction category. If your audience reads it, we've published in it.
Business & Entrepreneurship
340+ books
Leadership & Management
180+ books
Self-Help & Personal Growth
220+ books
Memoir & Biography
150+ books
Health & Wellness
130+ books
Finance & Investing
120+ books
Technology & Innovation
95+ books
Spirituality & Purpose
85+ books
The BPL Author Journey.
Five phases. One seamless pipeline. Zero gaps in communication, quality, or accountability.
01
Validate
We pressure-test your concept against live market data and build a chapter outline that readers cannot put down.
02
Write
Bi-weekly interview-based ghostwriting sessions with a Top 1% writer matched precisely to your voice and domain.
03
Edit
Full Big-5 developmental, substantive, and line-editing process across two complete revision rounds.
04
Design
Award-calibre interior layout and a scroll-stopping cover tested against direct competitor books in your category.
05
Launch
60-day algorithmic pre-launch sequence, review seeding, and Amazon category domination on publication day.
More Than an Agency. A Publishing Platform.
Every BPL author gets access to a proprietary dashboard that gives complete, real-time visibility into their project. No more “we'll update you when we have something.” No more mystery about where your manuscript is or what's happening to it.
Live manuscript progress tracking across all draft stages
Real-time milestone notifications and deadline management
Collaborative editorial review with annotated feedback threads
Post-launch Amazon ranking and royalty analytics dashboard
✓ Chapter 12 approved by Dr. Chen · 2 hours ago
Distribution Partners & Platform Integrations
How We Actually Work.
No vague commitments. No agency-speak. Here is exactly what an engagement with BPL looks like in practice.
Timeline
Milestones are set in writing at contract stage. If we miss a date, we explain why and reset immediately. On-time delivery is non-negotiable.
Communication
Weekly written update every Friday. Dedicated Slack channel. 24-hour response commitment during business hours. No chasing required.
Revisions
Every deliverable comes with defined milestone reviews — and an uncompromising commitment that we keep going until the standard is met.
Confidentiality
NDA signed before any concept gets reviewed. Your idea is legally protected from day zero. We've never had a breach in ten years.
Authors From Every Corner of the English-Speaking World.
Our creative team operates remotely across the United States, with authors we've served coming from the US, UK, Canada, Australia, and beyond. Publishing is location-agnostic. Your story is not limited by geography — and neither is our ability to help you tell it.
28+
Countries Served
100%
US-Based Talent
Seamless
Remote Collaboration
English
Languages Supported
Ethical Publishing Is Not Optional.
Literacy Initiatives
5% of every project fee goes directly to US-based adult literacy programs. Reading changes lives — we're committed to expanding access.
First-Generation Author Support
We reserve two pro-bono project slots per quarter for first-generation authors from underserved communities.
Transparent AI Policy
We use AI tools for research and drafting assistance only. Every final paragraph is written, reviewed, and approved by a human professional.
BBB Accredited A+
Rated A+ by the Better Business Bureau with zero unresolved complaints in our operating history.
Work-for-Hire Contracts
Every contract is a certified work-for-hire agreement, reviewed by independent intellectual property attorneys.
NDA-First Policy
Non-disclosure executed on every project before we receive a single sentence of your manuscript or concept.
Work With People Who Take Publishing Seriously.
We hire exceptional ghostwriters, editors, designers, and strategists — people who have proven themselves inside the traditional publishing world and are ready to apply that expertise in a model that actually serves authors.
Senior Ghostwriter
Remote · Full-time
15+ NF books required. Ex-Big 5 preferred.
Developmental Editor
Remote · Contract
Publishing house editorial background essential.
Launch Strategist
Remote · Full-time
Amazon algorithm expertise required.
About BPL — Answered.
Who exactly do you work with?
We work primarily with subject-matter experts — executives, entrepreneurs, consultants, physicians, and thought leaders — who want to publish a professional non-fiction book. We do not work with fiction, academic dissertations, or vanity memoir projects.
What is your performance commitment?
We stand behind the craftsmanship of every deliverable, a contractually protected milestone schedule, and an algorithmic launch strategy that has captured Amazon category bestseller placement across 97% of client titles. We cannot promise arbitrary sales volume — no credible publisher honestly can — but we ensure institutional-grade execution at every stage.
How long does the full process take?
End-to-end ghostwriting to published projects take 4–6 months. Publishing-only projects (when you supply the finished manuscript) take 6–10 weeks. Every project gets a specific timeline at the contract stage.
What makes BPL different from a big literary agency?
Literary agencies represent you to traditional publishers. We are the alternative to that entire model. We give you publishing-house quality output without the publisher — so you keep your rights, your royalties, and your creative control. Entirely.
Can you work with authors outside the United States?
Yes. We have served authors from the UK, Canada, Australia, South Africa, and the UAE. Our team is entirely US-based, which is a deliberate editorial quality choice. Your location does not affect our ability to collaborate effectively.
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