At Poetry World Org (PWO), authors publish on their own terms. You keep 100% rights and royalties, while we provide professional publishing, distribution, and (optional) marketing so your book is ready for the world, across 140+ countries.
These essentials are part of every publishing engagement with PWO:
Project Setup & Guidance
Dedicated coordinator, timeline planning, and onboarding checklist.
ISBN & Cataloging
ISBN assignment and book metadata submission for retail discoverability.
Print-on-Demand Enablement
Your title configured for print and global shipping through our POD partners.
Global Online Distribution (140+ countries)
Listings via Amazon, Kindle, Google Books, Ingram, Flipkart (regional availability varies by market).
Result: your book is professionally registered, orderable worldwide, and future-proof for both print and digital.
Choose only what you need. These are provided by experienced, in-house professionals.
Editorial Services
Copyediting (grammar, clarity, consistency)
Line editing (style, tone, flow)
Proofreading (final error sweep before print)
Design & Production
Custom Cover Design (concept, typography, market fit)
Interior Typesetting (print & eBook formats; trim sizes, margins, styles)
Image preparation (resolution, color profiles, bleed)
eBook Creation
EPUB/MOBI conversion, device testing, table of contents, links.
Compliance & Quality
Print proof checks, color/mono decisions, barcode placement, accessibility notes.
You control the scope. We keep deliverables and timelines transparent.
Launch Assets: book trailer, author media kit, retailer-ready description, keywords.
Social Promotions: scheduled posts across Instagram, Facebook, X, LinkedIn.
Press & Outreach: press note, targeted outreach to blogs and portals.
Paid Ads Management: Meta/Google ad setup, monitoring, and reporting.
Reader Programs: early-reviewer outreach and testimonial collection.
You can start lean and scale as momentum grows.
For authors seeking real-world visibility:
Bookstore / Library / Café placements via BrandMyBook’s partner network
Placement photos and basic reporting
City or theme-based discovery campaigns
Offline is a separate, add-on track. It complements online distribution.
For manuscripts that demonstrate exceptional merit, PWO may cover selected publishing costs through the PWO Author Grant.
Application is optional and separate from standard self-publishing.
Due to high volume, reviews are competitive and may extend timelines.
If not selected, you can still self-publish normally with PWO.
Online: Amazon, Kindle Store, Google Books, Flipkart, Ingram retail channels
Geographies: orderable across 140+ countries through our partners
Formats: print (POD), eBook (EPUB/MOBI), and Google Books preview (as applicable)
Ingram’s network and POD logistics make your title globally orderable with local fulfillment in many regions.
Rights: You retain 100% copyright.
Royalties: You keep 100% of royalties paid by the retailer or distributor to the publisher-of-record. (Retailer fees/print costs apply as standard in the industry.)
Services Model: Editorial, design, marketing, and offline placements are optional, paid professional services.
No Hidden Charges: All scopes and deliverables are documented before work begins.
We are a self-publishing platform, not a vanity press. You pay only for professional services you select; you keep ownership and earnings.
Submit Manuscript → Initial review for scope and readiness
Plan & Quote → Clear deliverables, timeline, and optional add-ons
Editing & Design → Professional editorial and production
Proof & Approvals → Author sign-off on print/eBook files
Go Live → Listings activated on Amazon/Kindle/Google Books/Ingram/Flipkart
Grow → Optional marketing and offline placement programs
Author-First: 100% ownership & royalties
Professional Standards: editorial, design, and QA by specialists
Global Distribution: 140+ countries via reputable partners
Optionality: pay only for what you need; scale when you’re ready
Reputation: trusted by 15,000+ authors and a 200,000+ reader base