Plans & Pricing

Write. Organize. Publish.

Everything indie authors need to plan, write, launch, and grow their publishing business in one workspace.

Story BibleCover CreatorLaunch CenterAI AssistantExport ToolkitAuthor Brand Kit

Trusted by authors building their next book.

🔐 No credit card anxiety — try free for 7 days, cancel anytime.

No complicated setup.
Export your work anytime.
Built for real publishing workflows.
Used by authors planning real launches.
The Comparison

Why Authors Switch to PublisherMate™

FeaturePublisherMate™ScrivenerAtticusNotion
Writing + organization✓ All-in-one✓ Yes✗ NoPartial
Story Bible built-in
Book cover designer
Launch planning tools
Cloud-based (any device)✗ Desktop only
Built for authors (not devs)Partial
AI writing assistance
PriceFrom $29/mo$59 one-time$147/yr$16/mo

PublisherMate™ is the only workspace built specifically for indie authors who want to write, organize, and launch — all in one place.

Starter

Write Your Book

For authors writing their first or second book.

Everything you need to draft, organize, and finish your manuscript.

$29/mo

  • Up to 5 active projects
  • Rich text manuscript editor
  • Story Bible
  • Publishing checklist
  • Writing goals & analytics
  • Notes & assets
  • Basic launch planning
Begin your story

Start today. Cancel anytime.

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★ Most Popular · Best Value

Pro

Write & Publish Your Book

For serious indie authors preparing to publish.

The complete publishing workspace for serious indie authors.

$49/mo

Everything in Starter, plus:

  • AI Publishing Assistant
  • Author Brand Kit
  • Advanced Export Toolkit (EPUB, DOCX, KDP)
  • Writing Analytics & Goals
  • Cover Creator™ Pro
  • Launch Center
Begin your story

Start today. Cancel anytime.

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Most authors start with Pro and never look back.

Studio

Run Your Publishing Business

For publishing brands, ghostwriters, and author teams.

Built for publishing brands, author teams, ghostwriters, and small presses.

$69/mo

Everything in Pro, plus:

  • Team Collaboration (up to 5 members)
  • Priority Support
  • Advanced Brand Kit
  • Bulk Export
  • Early access to new features
Begin your story

Start today. Cancel anytime.

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Cancel anytime
Export your work anytime
Secure cloud storage
Built for serious authors

All plans include a 7-day free trial. No credit card required to start. Cancel any time from your account — no questions asked.

Not happy? Email us within 7 days for a full refund — no questions asked.

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From First Draft to Published Book

PublisherMate™ supports every stage of your publishing journey.

01

Idea

02

Manuscript

03

Story Bible

04

Cover Design

05

Publishing Plan

06

Launch

07

Published Book

Why Authors Choose PublisherMate™

More than a writing tool. PublisherMate™ helps you write, organize, publish, and grow.

FeaturePublisherMate™AtticusScrivener
Story BibleLimited
Launch Center
Cover Creator
Author Brand Kit
Writing Analytics
Publishing Checklist
Team Collaboration
Export Toolkit
AI Assistant

PublisherMate™ gives you everything, in one workspace.

See What You're Paying For

Real product UI. Every plan, every feature — no icon grids.

Starter
Manuscript Editor
847 words

Chapter 1: The Beginning

The morning Elena arrived at the archive, the rain had already soaked through her coat. She pushed open the heavy oak door and stepped into the hushed, paper-smelling silence that felt more like home than her actual apartment.

Writing Analytics

847

Today

5 days

Streak

847 / 1,000 daily goal

Story Bible
EV

Elena Vasquez

Protagonist

AR

Count Reinhardt

Antagonist

Pro ★ Most Popular
AI Writing Assistant
Help me develop my antagonist's backstory
PM
Count Reinhardt's danger comes from loss, not cruelty. He learned early that controlling archives means controlling history…
Ask about your manuscript…
Cover Creator™

The
Crimson
Path

Sophia Bennett

Dark Literary
Historical
Mystery
Romance
Advanced Analytics
MTWTFSS
Weekly: 4,230 wordsGoal: 7,000
Studio
Team Workspace

Active Collaborators

SB

Sophia Bennett

Author

MK

Marcus Klein

Editor

AW

Aria Walsh

Proofreader

Author Brand Kit

Brand Colors

Author Bio (short)

Sophia Bennett writes dark historical fiction. Her debut novel, The Crimson Path, releases in 2025.

All Features Unlocked

Included in Studio

Manuscript Editor
Story Bible
AI Writing Assistant
Cover Creator™ Pro
Launch Center
Writing Analytics
Team Collaboration
Author Brand Kit
Bulk Export (EPUB, KDP, DOCX)
Priority Support

What's Included

Every tool you need from first draft to published book.

📖

Story Bible

Organize characters, world-building, plot arcs, and research in one structured space — so your story never loses its thread.

🎨

Cover Creator™

Design professional book covers with genre presets, typography tools, and one-click KDP export.

🚀

Launch Center

Plan your release with a countdown timer, pre-launch checklist, and audience targeting tools.

AI Publishing Assistant

Get AI-powered help for brainstorming, outlining, continuity checks, and manuscript rewrites — right inside your workspace.

🎯

Author Brand Kit

Build a consistent author identity with brand colors, bio templates, and social assets.

📤

Export Toolkit

Export your manuscript to EPUB, DOCX, or KDP-ready PDF in one click.

📊

Writing Analytics

Track writing sessions, word count goals, streaks, and productivity trends across all your projects.

👥

Team Collaboration

Invite editors, co-authors, or assistants to your workspace. Available on Studio.

True Cost Comparison

How much would it cost to hire this manually?

Every tool in PublisherMate™ replaces a professional you'd otherwise have to hire.

Book Formatter$200–$400/book
Cover Designer$300–$600/book
Launch Strategist$500–$1,500/launch
Developmental Editor (Story Organization)$800–$2,000/book
Metadata & Distribution Help$150–$300/book
Hiring professionals for one book~$1,950–$4,800

PublisherMate™ Pro

All of the above — in one workspace

$49/mo

Cancel anytime

Built for Your Writing Life

PublisherMate™ meets you where you are.

Pain points we solve

  • Overwhelming to start — where do you even begin?
  • Characters, plot, and world-building scattered across notebooks
  • No clear path from draft to published book
Recommended: Starter ($29/mo)

I had three notebooks, two spreadsheets, and zero idea how to publish. PublisherMate™ gave me one place to do everything. I published in 6 months.

Sarah K., debut novelist

Frequently Asked Questions

What to expect

What Happens After You Sign Up?

From account creation to finished book — your first 6 milestones.

01

Create Your Project

Set up your manuscript in 60 seconds

02

Build Your Story Bible

Characters, world, plot — all organized in one place

03

Write Your Manuscript

Distraction-free editor with word count tracking

04

Design Your Cover

Professional covers with the Cover Creator™

05

Export Your Files

DOCX, PDF, and more — ready for any platform

06

Launch Your Book

Full pre-launch checklist and launch planning tools

Your Writing Stays Yours

📝

Full Ownership

You retain copyright of everything you write.

📤

Export Anytime

Your manuscripts are always portable.

🔒

Private Workspace

Your work is never shared without your permission.

🛡️

Secure Access

Your account is protected with industry-standard security.

🚫

No Long-Term Contracts

Cancel month-to-month, no penalties.

Built For

A publishing workspace for every type of author.

✍️

Indie Authors

Writing and self-publishing their debut or next novel.

📚

Self-Publishers

Managing multiple books and building a catalog.

🏢

Small Presses

Coordinating manuscripts across a small publishing team.

🖊️

Ghostwriters

Keeping client projects organized and on deadline.

👥

Writing Teams

Collaborating on shared manuscripts and timelines.

💼

Author Businesses

Building a brand, audience, and publishing income.

Ready to Finish Your Next Book?

Join PublisherMate™ and bring your writing, publishing, and launch workflow together in one place.

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