1. Do I keep my copyright?

Absolutely.

Yes. You retain 100% ownership of your manuscript, copyright, and all publishing rights. Pen2Paper does not claim ownership of your work, collect royalties, or retain any rights to your book. Our fees are strictly for the professional services we provide.

2. Do I own my files?

Yes. Every file belongs to you.

Upon completion of your project, you'll receive your original manuscript (Word), print-ready PDF, Kindle-ready files (when applicable), cover artwork, and any other completed publishing assets. We believe every author should have complete access to their own work.

3. Are you a publisher?

No.

Pen2Paper is an independent publishing support service, not a traditional publishing company. We guide authors through the self-publishing process on Amazon KDP, ensuring they retain full ownership and control of their work.

4. Can you publish my book for me?

We'll help you publish it through your own Amazon KDP account.

Rather than publishing your book under our name, we guide you through the process using your personal Amazon KDP account. This ensures you retain ownership and control of your royalties and direct access to your publishing dashboard.

5. What genres do you work with?

Our primary focus is nonfiction books, journals, workbooks, memoirs, leadership books, business books, educational resources, and legacy journals.

We are also expanding into children's books as we continue building experience in that market.

If your project falls outside these areas, we're happy to discuss it during your consultation to determine whether we're the right fit.

6. How long does the process take?

Every project is different, but most are completed within two to eight weeks, depending on the manuscript's complexity, the services requested, and how quickly revisions are made.

We'll provide an estimated timeline before work begins so you know what to expect.

7. Do you write books for clients?

No.

Pen2Paper does not offer ghostwriting services.

Our role is to help you strengthen, organize, format, and professionally publish your own work. We believe your book should reflect your voice, your experience, and your story.

8. Can you help after my book is published?

Absolutely.

Our support doesn't necessarily end on publication day. We can assist with:

• Updating revised editions 
• Formatting future books 
• Cover updates 
• Amazon listing improvements 
• Metadata and keyword updates 
• Pricing recommendations 
• Publishing additional formats such as hardcover or Kindle editions 
• General guidance as your publishing journey continues 

Many of our clients return for future projects, and we're happy to continue supporting them as they grow their author platform.

9. How do I know if my manuscript is ready?

Every project begins with a conversation. If we believe your manuscript would benefit from additional work before publication, we'll tell you honestly. Our goal is to help you publish a book you're proud of, not simply publish it as quickly as possible.

10. Will every manuscript be accepted?

Not necessarily.

Pen2Paper reserves the right to decline projects that do not align with our services or that may violate Amazon KDP policies, copyright laws, or content standards. We believe honesty at the beginning of a project is better than disappointment later.

11. Why should I choose Pen2Paper instead of a freelance marketplace?

Freelance marketplaces can be a good option for individual tasks, but they often require you to manage multiple freelancers for editing, formatting, cover design, and publishing.

Pen2Paper provides a guided, author-focused experience from manuscript development through publication. Our goal is not simply to complete tasks. It's to help you understand the publishing process, avoid common mistakes, and confidently publish a professional book while retaining complete ownership of your work.