FAQs

What exactly is Made For You: Private Label Press?

Made For You is a premium, white-glove publishing service that ghostwrites, designs, publishes, and distributes your book. We handle every step: from interviews and outlining to editing, cover design, bookstore distribution, and launch.

Who is this for?

- Entrepreneurs and CEOs who want a lead-generating authority asset

- Influencers and creators looking to expand their brand

- Coaches, consultants, and speakers packaging their frameworks

- Filmmakers adapting their screenplays into novels

- Professionals who want a powerful credibility tool or legacy piece

 

If you have a story, a system, or a mission — we make it a market-ready book.

Is this a self-publishing service?

No. You're getting a traditional publishing contract through Library Tales Publishing, an established imprint with global distribution via Simon & Schuster. 

What’s the difference between this service and self-publishing?

Self-publishing means doing everything yourself:

 

- Hiring a ghostwriter (or writing it alone)

- Finding an editor

- Designing your own cover

- Formatting files for print and digital

- Uploading to Amazon

- Managing metadata, pricing, and categories

- Handling marketing, printing, and distribution alone

 

You pay for every piece — and if something fails, you’re on your own.

 

Made For You is different. We do everything for you, professionally:

 

- You don’t write the book — we interview you and ghostwrite it

- You don’t design or edit — we do it in-house

- You don’t figure out printing or distribution — we publish under Library Tales Publishing

- You get global distribution via Simon & Schuster

- You don’t chase opportunities — we position you to attract them

 

It’s not “do it yourself.” It’s “done for you — done right."

Is this service for authors or writers looking to get published?

No — and here’s why.

 

If you already have a finished manuscript and are looking for a publisher, click here to visit our submission page and be routed to the appropriate editorial team. It’s 100% free, and we never charge our authors. 

 

That said, Made For You is NOT designed for traditional authors. It’s built for:

  • Entrepreneurs
  • Creators
  • Executives
  • Filmmakers
  • IP Owners
  • Speakers
  • Coaches

In short — people with a brand, business, or message who don’t have the time, interest, or bandwidth to write a book, but want one.

What am I actually getting?

Writing & Content

  • Professional ghostwriter assigned to your voice and genre
  • Strategic interviews to extract your story/message
  • Full manuscript written, edited, and proofed
  • Multi-round revisions and approval process

Design & Production

  • Custom cover design (multiple concepts)
  • Professional interior layout (print + ebook formats)
  • ISBN and barcode registration
  • Metadata optimization for retail discovery

Publishing & Distribution

  • Publishing contract under Library Tales Publishing
  • Global retail distribution via Simon & Schuster
  • Placement in Amazon, Barnes & Noble, indie bookstores, libraries, and more
  • Ebook distribution via Kindle, Apple Books, etc.
  • Book remains in distribution forever

Launch & Promotion

  • Book signing event at Barnes & Noble or local partner store
  • Pre-launch press release
  • Strategic timeline planning for launches aligned with your brand
  • Custom sales landing page for traffic and conversion
  • 30% royalties for life
  • 50% discount on bulk author copies (resale or lead gen)

Support & Ownership

  • Full project management by our team
  • Client retains all IP and story rights
  • Transparent royalty reporting
  • No upsells. No surprise fees. No add-ons. Ever.

 

Can I Just Submit My Manuscript?

If you already have a completed book, we may still be able to help (please submit your manuscript here). Made For You is not designed for authors who’ve already written their manuscripts.

 

We don’t offer editorial or upload services for finished manuscripts. 

We’re a white-glove solution for professionals who:

 

- Don’t have time to write

- Don’t want to manage the publishing process

- Want a team to build a bookstore-ready book, start to finish

 

This service is not for writers. 

It’s for builders, creators, founders, and leaders who want a book — but don’t want to write it.

You say you never charge your authors, and submission is free — so why not just submit a manuscript?

Great question — and here’s the honest answer:

 

Yes, traditional manuscript submission is 100% free. We never charge authors who are accepted through our editorial submission process. But that process is:

  • Highly competitive
  • Subject to editorial evaluation
  • Limited by production capacity
  • Slow — often taking 12 to 18 months from submission to publication

Made For You exists for a different kind of client: someone who wants a book in-hand in 3 months — not 2 years — and who doesn’t want to write it themselves.

 

If you already have a completed, polished manuscript and are willing to wait, feel free to submit it here.

 

But if you’re ready to:

  • Delegate the work
  • Stay focused on your business
  • Get a bookstore-quality product fast
    Then Made For You is your shortcut to published-author status — minus the guesswork and delay.

Why not just wait for a traditional publishing deal?

You could — but here’s the trade-off:

  • You’ll spend months or years trying to land an agent
  • You’ll rewrite the manuscript multiple times to meet market trends
  • You’ll have little control over your title, cover, or pricing
  • You’ll earn ~7–10% royalties (vs. our 30%)
  • You may never get accepted — or your book could be shelved without being released

Made For You eliminates all of that.


  • No waiting. No gatekeepers. No loss of creative control. You get:
  • A real book
  • A real publishing contract
  • A real launch

In real-time — built around your brand, not the market’s mood

What’s the true value of a book?

This isn’t just a book — it’s a business asset that:

  • Builds instant credibility
  • Acts as a sales weapon for high-ticket offers
  • Secures speaking gigs, podcast invites, and press features
  • Provides a royalty-generating product for life
  • Creates a legacy piece you can hand down, repurpose, or license
  • Costs less than hiring multiple freelancers — and delivers far more

We are your publishing team. Ghostwriter, editor, designer, publisher, marketer — all in one.

How common Is ghostwriting?

It’s way more common than people think.

  • 50% to 80% of all nonfiction books — including business, self-help, and memoir — are ghostwritten or co-written
  • Nearly 100% of celebrity memoirs are ghostwritten
  • In business publishing, 2 out of 3 executives who have a book had professional writing help
  • The ghostwriting industry is projected to hit $7.5 billion globally by 2033
  • Even some of the most iconic books in history—including political memoirs and bestselling self-help titles—were ghostwritten

Ghostwriting is not a secret anymore. It’s a professional norm.

How long does it take to get published?
  • Book creation (writing, editing, design): 90 days or less
  • Launch timeline (pre-orders, signing, rollout): 3–6 months post-approval

This is faster than any traditional model, with zero compromise in quality.

Do I have to write anything?

No. Just speak. We interview you and handle the rest. You’re involved for approvals and feedback only — we do the heavy lifting.

Is AI used in the writing process?

We use AI the way elite teams use any powerful tool: to support, not to replace. Our ghostwriters may use AI to help generate rough outlines, early drafts, or structural suggestions — but every manuscript goes through a 100% human editorial process before it's ever submitted to you.

  • Final drafts are always human-written, human-edited, and human-approved
  • Our editors, proofreaders, and designers are all professional publishing staff
  • Every manuscript is refined to pass even the strictest “AI detection” tests

We don’t outsource your voice to a robot.


We use AI like we use spellcheck — to move faster, not cut corners.

At the end of the day, your book will be handcrafted by professionals — and it will read like it.

 

Can I tell people I worked with a ghostwriter?

You can — but you don’t have to.

 

Ghostwriting is standard practice among high-level entrepreneurs, speakers, celebrities, and executives. It’s a tool — not a secret. Many bestselling books were ghostwritten.

 

But if you prefer to keep it confidential, you are protected by NDA. Your book is published under your name. Your voice, your ideas, your message — no one else needs to know how it was built.

Do I get to approve the content?

Of course! It's your book!

Nothing moves forward without your sign-off.

Can I request changes to the cover or layout?

Absolutely. You’ll be shown options and invited to give feedback until you’re happy with the final product.

Is this a hardcover or paperback?

We typically do both. Most clients opt for paperback for cost-effectiveness, but hardcover is available — especially useful for prestige positioning, gifting, or collectors’ editions.

Do I get an eBook too?

Yes. Every book is delivered in print and ebook formats (Kindle, Apple Books, etc.). We also offer audiobook production through partners at additional cost if requested.

Who distributes the book?

All titles are distributed globally via Simon & Schuster. 

Your book will be available to order through:

  • Amazon
  • Barnes & Noble
  • Walmart
  • Bookshop.org
  • Libraries
  • Indie bookstores
  • International distributors

Will my book be in bookstores physically?

Yes — upon launch, we coordinate a book signing event at Barnes & Noble or a major bookstore in your city. Stocking in independent stores depends on demand and local orders, but we handle full retail metadata, making your book easily discoverable.

What marketing is included?
  • Custom sales landing page
  • Email templates and sales copy
  • Pre-launch press release
  • Barnes & Noble event coordination
  • Metadata optimization for online discovery
  • PR campaigns
  • Author booking
  • Paid traffic management

Can I use the book for a product launch or film release?

Absolutely. Many clients time their book release to align with:

  • Brand rebrands
  • Coaching program launches
  • Speaking tours
  • Film releases
  • Major media appearances

We help align your book release to your moment.

Do I get royalties?

Yes. You keep 30% of all net retail royalties for life. Every sale — Amazon, bookstores, bulk orders — pays you. We handle accounting, payouts, and reporting.

What’s the royalty timeline?

Royalties are paid bi-annually, along with a full breakdown of:

  • Units sold
  • Channels
  • Net revenue
  • Opportunities for reprints or promotions

What kinds of books do you produce?

We publish both nonfiction and fiction:

  • Memoirs
  • Business & branding books
  • Coaching systems & educational frameworks
  • Screenplay novelizations
  • Spiritual & wellness books
  • Personal development books
  • Fictional stories with brand-alignment

What if I don’t know what my book should be about?

That’s okay. Our intake and discovery process helps shape your message, story, or method into a viable publishing plan.

  • We help extract your:
  • Framework
  • Origin story
  • Thought leadership
  • System or IP
  • Personal mission

Do I own the book?

Yes. You retain all intellectual property rights. We hold publishing rights only as your publisher, not the underlying content/IP.

Can I license or adapt my book?

Absolutely. It’s your content. You’re free to:

  • Turn it into a course
  • Adapt it into a film
  • Sell foreign rights
  • Rebrand it for another product

We can assist with licensing if requested.

Do I get a formal publishing contract?

Yes. You’ll receive a professional publishing agreement that outlines:

  • Scope of work
  • Royalties
  • Distribution terms
  • Author rights
  • Timeline

Will anyone ever know I didn’t write this book?

No — unless you tell them.

 

We treat every Made For You project as strictly confidential. All of our ghostwriters and editorial team members sign legally binding NDAs, and your name is the only one that will ever appear on the cover.

We ghostwrite in your voice, using your words, stories, and ideas — so when people read it, they’re hearing you.


Your authorship is real. The process behind it stays private.

Do I get the same privileges as your traditionally-published authors?

Yes — 100%.

 

Whether your book is ghostwritten through Made For You or submitted through our traditional process, you are a Library Tales Publishing author with full publishing rights, privileges, and support.

That includes:

  • Global retail distribution through Simon & Schuster
  • Royalties (30% of net retail)
  • Bookstore events
  • Publicity opportunities
  • Access to your sales and royalty data
  • The ability to order discounted author copies for resale

No fine print. No hierarchy. Once you’re published — you’re in.