The #1 Fastest-Growing
Book Publishing Platform in the U.S.
Publishing Your Book Has Never Been Easier
Has Never Been Easier
Premium-Quality Publishing
Publish with the highest standards. Your book will be expertly designed and produced, ready to inspire readers.
Personal Guidance
Your dedicated project manager is with you every step of the way, making the process seamless, efficient, and enjoyable.
Full Creative Control
Enjoy the freedom to publish your way. Manage every stage of the process in one intuitive dashboard and get professional support when you need it.
Global Distribution and Marketing
In any format — eBook, audiobook, or print-on-demand — your book will be distributed and marketed worldwide, with just a few clicks.
9 Out of 10 Fully Written Books Never Get Published
This is because the publishing process is full of barriers: overcomplicated, time-consuming, and out of reach for most writers. Frustrated and stuck, many give up before they even get the chance.
Founded by authors and writers themselves, Spines understands the many challenges authors face, aims to democratize publishing for writers everywhere.
“There is no greater agony than bearing an untold story inside you.”
Maya Angelou
Publish with Spines
in Just Four Simple Steps
Spines proofreads, designs covers, formats, publishes, and starts distributing your book in just a couple of weeks.
Upload Your Manuscript With A Few Clicks
- Easily upload your manuscript using Spines’ user-friendly dashboard. Just fill in a few simple details, like the book title, author’s name, and category.
- Instantly receive a copyright certificate for your book.
AI-Powered Manuscript Scans for Smarter Editing
- Spines scans your manuscript using built-in AI to understand your audience, genre, and writing style. It then automatically identifies grammar mistakes and areas for improvement—making the editing process faster and smarter.
- If needed, you can also connect with professional editors for an added layer of refinement.
Custom Covers Tailored to Your Book & Style
- Choose from a wide range of custom-made cover designs, tailored to your book and personal style preferences. If you already have a cover, we can enhance it with our cover tool - or simply upload and use your own.
- Customize your book’s interior formatting in real time to match your style and genre.
Publish Easily & Reach Readers Worldwide
- Hit publish, and Spines takes care of the rest. Your book will be distributed across major platforms, reaching readers worldwide.
- Set up automatic ad campaigns on Amazon, Facebook, and Instagram, while having your own personalized author platform to showcase and sell your book.
Your Book Deserves a Global Audience
2,800+ Authors Have Published Their Books on Their Own
Spines can take the idea you are passionate about and facilitate bringing it into reality. Everyone was not only helpful but very encouraging in the entire creative process. I highly recommend Spines as the best publishing service available to all aspiring authors who would like to touch the world with their thoughts.
Author Deandre Jefferson
Isabel and the rest of the team were supportive and patient as I worked through the process. Ready to tackle book #2!!!
Author Glenn Diehll
OMG, Wardah has done it again!! My second book looks incredible on the inside and out! I love Wardah’s professionalism and how she constantly kept me in the loop and was quick to correct any changes necessary to make the book exactly what I envisioned.
Author Josanne Stewart
I am happy to recommend Spines and my project manager Wardah as the best in the industry! Authors, while considering publishing, STOP looking and choose Spines!
Author Kirk Anthony Floyd
I want to take this opportunity to thank the staff at Spines Publishing, especially Eli Nazari. You have made a lifelong dream come true: becoming an author. I look forward to working with you on my second book. God bless!
Author Terry Parker
I continue to be very impressed with Spines. From onboarding with Adriano to my account manager Wardah, they were very thorough and communicative every step of the way. They do set you up to succeed! I would recommend this team to anyone.
Author D Lawson
It was a true partnership. I couldn’t have asked for a better team to collaborate with on this journey. Thank you for championing my story and for the incredible work you do in amplifying diverse voices.
Author Leeora Benjamin
Blown away!! My mind is BLOWN. The process was so simple—from the vision being captured to the book now LIVE! Writing a book I thought was a dream, but now it’s a reality. THANK YOU, at a loss for words!
Author Natasha BarShalom White
Karla Leon at Spines could not have been more helpful. She was attentive and quick, turning around my comments in a day (if not in a few hours). I could not be happier.
Author Lawrence Bloom
I sent my book to 17 different publishers and got rejected every time, and vanity publishers quoted me between $11k-$17k. With Spines, I got my book published in less than 30 days!
Author Carlos Andromeda
I’ve paid over $3,500 for editors in the past, and I felt like they changed my book! With Spines, I had complete creative control over how my book turned out.
Author Joshua Holton
I’m a total beginner when it comes to computers, but I managed to design a professional-looking cover with Spines in just 3 minutes!
Author Valerie Price
My proofreading process used to take months, and I had to hire 3 freelancers. With Spines, I can do it in a single day.
Author Bradley Matthews-Middleton
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can I try Spines for free?
Yes! Anyone can sign up for a free account by clicking the “Get Started” button at the top of the page. Try out our platform tools and see how easy it is to proofread, design your cover, and publish your book with Spines.
How long will it take to publish my book with Spines?
With Spines, the entire publishing process typically takes around 30 days, from the moment you choose your plan until your book appears on Amazon.
Keep in mind, the timeline can vary depending on your needs. If you choose to work with our professional team for additional services—like translation, line editing, illustration, ghostwriting, and more—your publishing journey may take a bit longer to ensure top-quality results.
How much does publishing with Spines cost?
Spines offers three standard publishing plans, as well as two specialized plans for authors focused on children’s literature. Our plans are designed to fit different publishing goals, budgets, and book formats.
The cost varies depending on several factors, such as the length of your manuscript, the formats you choose to publish (eBook, audiobook, softcover, or hardcover), how much personal support you’d like along the way, and any additional services you may require.
Some authors want a simple, streamlined path to get their book live on Amazon. Others want a full-service experience, including translation, multi-format publishing, and hands-on guidance from our team. Wherever you fall on that spectrum, there’s a plan built to meet you right where you are.
To find the best fit for your book and your vision, explore our pricing page or connect with one of our publishing experts for personalized guidance.
What payment methods can I use?
To make it easy for you to purchase the package you want, Spines offers multiple ways to pay. You can pay via bank transfer, Affirm, credit card, or PayPal.
- Pay directly from your bank account via ACH transfer.
- Split your purchase into up to 24 monthly payments with Affirm (subject to approval).
- Securely pay with your credit or debit card at checkout. All major cards accepted.
- Check out quickly and securely with PayPal.
What if I change my mind?
We’re confident that once you try our service, you’ll understand why thousands of authors have chosen to publish with Spines. However, if you decide it’s not for you, we offer a 100% hassle-free, 7-day money-back guarantee.
Does Spines support any languages other than English?
Yes! Our platform currently supports Spanish, Portuguese, and French in addition to English. We also offer translation services from any other language into English.
If you need your manuscript translated into English from another language, just let us know—we’ll be happy to provide you with a quote.
How do royalties work?
At Spines, we believe authors deserve the highest royalties possible—with zero hassle. That’s why we handle the collection from all distribution channels for you and display everything in a clear, easy-to-read royalties dashboard.
All royalties from every distribution channel are collected and displayed together on your dashboard, with updates provided on a monthly basis. You focus on writing—we’ll take care of the rest.
Before uploading my manuscript to Spines' platform, what format should it be in?
To ensure a smooth publishing experience, please upload your manuscript as a .DOC or .DOCX file.
There’s no need to apply any special formatting—our platform will handle that for you.
If your manuscript is divided into multiple files, please combine them into a single document before uploading.
If your manuscript is handwritten or scanned, feel free to contact us—we’ll be happy to provide a quote to convert it into a digital file.
What other services do you offer?
In addition to the standard production plans listed on our pricing page, Spines offers editing, design, illustration creation, document conversion, and ghostwriting services. For these or any other special requests, please contact our publishing consultants to learn more.
