Author Services
Professional publishing support—without giving up control of your book.
From Manuscript to Market
Publishing a book involves much more than uploading files.
Nimbus helps authors make informed decisions throughout the publishing process, from positioning and production to distribution, discoverability, launch, and ongoing marketing.
Some clients need support with one part of the process. Others want an experienced publishing partner from manuscript through launch and beyond.
We build the scope around what your book actually needs.
How Nimbus Can Support Your Book
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Market positioning, comparable title analysis, audience research, pricing guidance, and publishing pathway recommendations.
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Professional editing coordination, cover development, print formatting, ebook formatting, proof review, and production support.
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Book descriptions, keywords, BISAC categories, Amazon categories, competitive positioning, and retailer metadata designed to help the right readers find and understand your book.
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Setup and support for platforms such as Amazon KDP, IngramSpark, and appropriate ebook distribution channels.
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Practical launch planning shaped around your title, audience, platform, timeline, and available resources.
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Campaign setup, targeting, management, performance review, and ongoing optimization.
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Continued advertising, promotional planning, retailer optimization, seasonal opportunities, and long-term discoverability support.
We Don’t Just Help You Publish.
We Help Position Your Book to Perform.
A professionally produced book matters.
But design and formatting alone do not help readers find it.
Nimbus combines publishing production with the technical and strategic work that is often overlooked:
Market and comp analysis
Metadata
Categories and keywords
Amazon optimization
Advertising
Launch planning
Long-term visibility
Publication day should be the beginning of your book’s life in the marketplace—not the end of the publishing process.
Your Book Stays Yours.
Nimbus is a publishing services company and strategic publishing partner, not a royalty-sharing publisher.
That means:
You retain your copyright.
You retain your publishing rights.
You retain your royalties.
Nimbus does not take an ongoing percentage of book sales.
Where possible, publishing and distribution accounts remain under your control.
Our role is to provide professional services, strategy, and support—not to take ownership of your work.
Client Reviews
"I'm delighted to be working with Christina and can't thank her enough for the excellent job she has done in helping me market my books."
— Jo Allen, Author of the DCI Satterthwaite Mysteries"I've been working with Christina for years now, and I’ve been very pleased with the results. She helps keep my titles visible, saves me TONS of time, and always has her finger on how to optimize my results. She also provides me with lots of data, via monthly reports, so I can see exactly where our focus is. Worth every penny!"
— Barbara Davis, bestselling author of The Echo of Old Books“I was impressed when I learned fellow writer Christina Delay not only founded Nimbus Brands Publishing Services to help authors with promotion and advertising, but she also had an advertising degree from my alma mater, which is one of the top five communication schools in the country. I’ve been using her for more than five years, and am very happy with her knowledge, professionalism and ability to expose my books to new readers.”
— Cheryl Bolen, NY Times bestselling author
Flexible Support Based on What Your Book Needs
Not every author needs the same services.
Some clients come to us for a specific publishing task. Others need support through the entire process or ongoing marketing after publication.
Services start at €250/month, with larger publishing projects and ongoing engagements scoped according to the work required.
Before work begins, you will receive a clear scope outlining:
Services included
Nimbus responsibilities
Your responsibilities
Fees
Expected third-party costs
Timeline
No hidden royalty arrangements. No surprise publishing fees.
Strategy First. No One-Size-Fits-All Packages.
We do not believe every manuscript should be pushed through the same publishing package.
Before recommending services, we consider:
Your manuscript
Your goals
Your intended reader
Your market
Your publishing timeline
Your budget
What support you actually need
If we think your book needs additional work before publication—or another approach would serve you better—we will tell you.
Human Expertise, Supported by Modern Tools.
Nimbus uses modern technology, including AI-assisted tools where appropriate, to support research, analysis, and workflow efficiency.
Technology supports our process. It does not replace professional publishing judgment.
Strategy, editorial decisions, recommendations, and final oversight remain human-led.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Nimbus a publisher?
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Nimbus is a strategic publishing services company. We help authors professionally produce, distribute, position, and market their books without requiring them to surrender rights or royalties.
Do I keep the rights to my book?
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Yes. Authors retain their copyright and publishing rights.
Does Nimbus take royalties?
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No. Nimbus charges for professional services rather than taking a percentage of your book royalties.
Will you work with any manuscript?
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No. We review projects for fit, readiness, and whether our services are appropriate for the book.
Can you guarantee book sales?
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No. No reputable publisher or marketing company can guarantee sales or bestseller status.
We provide professional strategy, execution, advertising, and optimization designed to give your book the strongest possible foundation.
Can you help after publication?
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Yes. Ongoing marketing, Amazon advertising, discoverability, and promotional support are a major part of what Nimbus offers.
Ready to Publish With a Strategy Behind Your Book?
You do not have to navigate publishing alone—and you do not have to give up control of your work to get professional support.
Let’s talk about your book, where you are in the process, and what kind of help would make the biggest difference.