Built by people who love books.

Authors.Guru was founded on a simple belief: every manuscript that deserves to exist deserves to be published beautifully. We exist to make that happen — for every author, at every stage.

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Why We Exist

“We started Authors.Guru after watching talented writers give up on their books because publishing felt too complicated, too expensive, or too opaque. We believed there was a better way — one that kept the author in control and treated every book as the serious creative achievement it is.”

Praveen Kumar, Founder - Authors.Guru
What Drives Us

We believe every story deserves to be told.

Publishing has traditionally been a closed door — controlled by gatekeepers who decided whose stories were worth sharing. We built Authors.Guru to open that door, permanently.

Our mission is straightforward: help independent authors produce and publish books of the highest possible quality, find their readers, and keep every dollar they earn. No publishing contracts. No royalty splits. No compromise on creative control.

Since 2019, we’ve helped over 500 authors across every genre — from first-time memoirists to seasoned business leaders — take their manuscripts from drawer to bookshelf.

Author ownership, always

You own your work, your rights, and your royalties — entirely and forever. We are your service partner, never your publisher.

Radical transparency

No mystery pricing. No surprise fees. No vague timelines. Every deliverable, cost, and deadline is agreed in writing before we start.

Honest expertise

We tell you what your book needs to succeed — even if that's not what you were hoping to hear. Flattery doesn’t sell books; good craft does.

Genuine partnership

Your project manager is invested in your book’s success — not just its completion. We celebrate launches like they’re our own.

The best books in the world are sitting in drawers. Our job is to get them out.

— The Authors.Guru Manifesto

500+

Books Published

2019

Founded

98%

Satisfaction Rate

100%

Rights Retained by Authors

The Team

People who’ve been there.

Our editorial, design, and publishing teams have worked inside traditional publishing houses, literary agencies, and award-winning independent presses.
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Praveen Kumar

Founder & Director

Publishing strategist and entrepreneur helping authors build high-quality books.

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Sarah Cole

Head of Editorial

Former acquisitions editor specializing in fiction, memoir, and narrative writing.

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Marco Pellegrini

Creative Director

Award-winning designer creating impactful book covers and layouts.

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Lisa Wong

Publishing & Launch

Marketing expert helping authors launch and scale across global platforms.

The Difference

Why authors choose Authors.Guru.

Other Publishing Services
  • Vague timelines and missed deadlines
  • Generic editors assigned randomly
  • One cover concept, take it or leave it
  • You're expected to manage multiple vendors
  • Marketing is an expensive afterthought
  • No one knows what's happening with your book
  • Print quality is inconsistent and impersonal
Authors.Guru
  • Written timeline with agreed milestones before we start
  • Editors matched by genre and experience to your manuscript
  • Three distinct cover concepts with unlimited revisions
  • One project manager handles everything end-to-end
  • Launch campaign included in full-service packages
  • Dashboard updates and regular check-ins throughout
  • Professional local printing via our Minuteman Press partnership
Let’s Work Together

We’d love to read your manuscript.

Book a free consultation and tell us about your book. We read everything — and we always respond with genuine, specific feedback.

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