Editing, cover design, formatting, and worldwide distribution — Four Whales handles every stage of publishing under one roof, with a dedicated consultant guiding you the whole way.
We manage the full production chain — editorial, design, formatting, and distribution — so your only job is telling the story.
From first edit to final shelf, choose the path that fits your story.
Every manuscript is paired with an editor who works in your genre. We refine clarity and structure without flattening what makes your writing yours.
Your cover is your book’s first impression — in a shop window or a thumbnail. We design toward your genre’s expectations, then push past them.
Typesetting that reads as invisible — correct margins, running heads, chapter openers, and formats tuned for each platform you publish on.
We handle the account setup, metadata, and listings so your book is ready to buy the moment it launches — in print, digital, and audio.
Four whales, four stages — the same structure guides every book we publish.
One point of contact from your first call to launch day — no getting passed between departments.
An author-first model — full ownership and royalties on your book, always.
A production calendar you can see from day one, with milestones instead of guesswork.
We pair your manuscript with editors and designers who work fluently in your genre.
Distribution across major retailers in 20 countries, in print, digital, and audio.
Transparent pricing from the first quote — what we agree on is what you pay.
Every package can be tailored — think of these as starting points, not fixed menus.
For authors who need a clean, professional release.
Our most complete path — editorial through distribution.
For authors ready to launch loud, with marketing built in.
Tell us a little about your manuscript and where it stands. A publishing consultant will follow up within one business day with tailored guidance and pricing.
Most Essentials releases take 4–8 weeks. Signature and Bestseller packages, with fuller editorial and design work, typically run 8–12 weeks depending on manuscript length.
Yes, always. Four Whales operates on an author-first model — you retain full ownership of your work and its royalties.
Ebook and paperback are included in every package. Hardcover and audiobook are available as part of Signature and Bestseller, or as add-ons.
Yes — reach out through the form below and we’ll include author website design in your custom quote.
That’s fine — many authors come to us mid-draft. Let us know your manuscript’s stage in the form below and we’ll recommend the right starting point.
