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FAQs

Everything you need to know about publishing with PenMerge.

  • Yes. You maintain 100% ownership of your copyright, creative control, and retail royalties across all editions.

  • We meet you at your current stage. Whether you hold a rough first draft needing structural editing or a finalized manuscript ready for cover design, we build a tailored roadmap around your draft.

  • We establish global retail distribution across major networks — including Amazon (KDP), Barnes & Noble, Apple Books, Google Play, and IngramSpark — in e-book, paperback, and hardcover.

  • Most projects take between 3 to 6 months depending on the scope of editing, bespoke illustration/cover design, and promotional prep.

  • A successful book requires sustained visibility beyond publication week. Our higher tiers and add-on services include ongoing Amazon and social advertising management, media and review outreach, metadata optimization, and author platform development to keep your book discovering new readers long-term.

  • Unlike juggling disconnected freelancers for editing, cover design, and formatting, PenMerge gives you a cohesive, experienced team that guides your manuscript from concept to global launch under one roof. And unlike traditional or hybrid publishers, we never claim a percentage of your sales or tie up your intellectual property. You receive major-house production standards with complete creative freedom and 100% royalty retention.

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