Exit CreateSpace. Enter Elite Authors.

We take you from your first draft to the polished final product of your dreams.

We are here to help!




    Save up to $750 with an all-inclusive publishing package. Ask us how!

    Elite Authors has got you covered!

    Once upon a time, there was a publishing services company called CreateSpace, and for a while, independent authors across the land could easily access editing, formatting, and custom cover design services. Beautiful books were made available on Amazon, and life was good.

    Then, in 2018, CreateSpace merged with Kindle and rebranded as Kindle Direct Publishing (KDP). In an instant, all those useful services independent authors had come to rely on went away—poof! Authors could still upload manuscripts via the KDP interface, but for everything else—the complicated processes of editing, proofing, formatting, and packaging—they were left to their own devices.

    Elite Authors to the rescue! Our editors, writers, and designers have decades of experience—and in some cases are literally the same people who worked with authors via CreateSpace. From developmental edits to interior design to back-cover text, Elite Authors wants to help take your book to happily ever after.

    Here’s the moral of the story: Whether you need a sharp-eyed editor, an inventive designer, or a silver-tongued wordsmith, Elite Authors has got you covered. If you’ve got a book, we’ve got a plan.

     
    Get Started
    New York Times logo, Amazon Best Seller icon
    Forbes logo, Today logo, Wall Street Journal logo

    Bundle and save up to $750 with custom-curated packages.

    Elite Authors’ packages give you everything you need and nothing you don't. 

    Our packages include services to take your book from manuscript to masterpiece. Whether you are a first-time author seeking a budget-friendly solution or are looking for all the bells and whistles, we have a package to suit your needs. Services include the following: 

    • Line Editing
    • Copyediting
    • Interior Formatting with Digital Conversion
    • Simple Cover Design with E-Book
    • Back-Cover Text
    • KDP Upload Service
    • Optimized Amazon Listing
    • Proofreading
    • Book Reviews
    • Marketing 3D Cover Image
    • Author Success Manager
    • White-Glove Assistance

    Speak to a publishing consultant today to see what solutions to suit your needs!

    Let's Talk
    people holding stars

    FAQs

    So what exactly is Kindle Direct Publishing (KDP)?
    KDP is essentially a portal to publication for indie authors. Through KDP, authors can offer their books for sale on Amazon while continuing to enjoy industry-leading royalties and distribution. However, the KDP platform assumes you have a perfectly edited, professionally designed book to upload. KDP allows authors to set their prices, choose their royalty structure, write their descriptive copy, and so on. Making sure your prose is polished and your book is attractive—that’s where Elite Authors comes in.

    Does Elite Authors only work on e-books?
    Nope! Elite Authors works on ALL books, including e-books, paperbacks, and hardcovers. We can collaborate with you during every stage of the creation process—or just one step along the way. From ghostwriting to copyediting to cover design to formatting to marketing services, we’re ready to work with you to get your book out into the world. Whether you’re looking to share your work through KDP, bookstores, your blog, or even a table at your local farmers’ market, Elite can take you from .doc to done.

    Is CreateSpace closed?
    Yes, Amazon’s independent publishing services company is closed, and we know that has left some writers feeling rootless. CreateSpace was one of the most well-known providers of book-creation services, and many successful independent writers turned to CreateSpace to help them get their stories out into the world. We get it—Elite has spent years editing, proofing, writing marketing copy, and designing covers for self-publishing authors. So when CreateSpace shut its doors, we decided to open ours directly to you.

    I published my book via CreateSpace years ago, and I have questions!
    If you’re looking for information about a book you published via CSP or KDP—for example, if you’re looking at changing your royalty structure or want to build your author page—your best bet is to contact KDP directly at kdp.Amazon.com. On the other hand, if you think your formatting could be improved or if it’s time to update your marketing copy, get in touch! We can definitely help.

    see what our clients are saying

    Discover the Elite Authors experience through our authors' words:

    5 stars
    “This was a great experience from beginning to end. All departments are efficient, professional, patient, and personable. Becoming a published author is difficult but so rewarding. This is due in large part to Elite explaining some of the processes—and achieving the desired results with excellence.”
    —Nancy Pitt

    5 stars
    “I had a really complicated book, full of images and tables. I used Elite Authors for formatting, and they did an outstanding job. From start to end, communication was awesome. Very professional and great work quality. I highly recommend them.”
    —Amit Uppal

    5 stars
    “Everything from the cover design to the content management was absolutely first class! The various people I dealt with were all caring, considerate, and CONCERNED. Early reviews are in, and I am very pleased with them. I'm about to do my second public reading, and a movie deal is in the works. I have nothing but the highest praise for Elite Authors!”
    —Jack Lieberum

    people posing with review bubbles

    Ready to start your publishing journey?

    An expert publishing consultant is standing by to make your dreams become a reality.

    Get Started!