Frequently Asked Questions

Barnes N Nobles Global Publishing is a curated services portal offering developmental editing, line proofreading, professional ghostwriting, layout design, print setup, and metadata marketing consultation for authors who self-publish or distribute globally.

You begin with a free consulting call where we discuss your manuscript. Based on your goals, we structure a project plan covering editing, typesetting, cover design, and distribution channels. You collaborate with your dedicated experts step-by-step.

You do. Under our standard ghostwriting agreements, 100% of the copyrights and intellectual properties are transferred to you upon completion. The ghostwriter remains fully anonymous and receives zero royalty commissions.

Editing (structural and line editing) audits plot pacing, character arcs, sentence syntax, and voice clarity. Proofreading is the final sweep of the fully formatted book to capture spelling errors, double words, typos, and formatting anomalies before publication.

A standard line edit takes 2 to 4 weeks, depending on your manuscript length. Full structural developmental edits can require 4 to 6 weeks. We provide detailed calendars at project kickoff.

You keep 100% of your net royalties. Unlike hybrid publishing companies, we do not claim any percentage of your retail earnings. All bookstore accounts are set up directly in your name.

Yes. By formatting your physical book, registering your custom imprint, and uploading files through global catalogs like Ingram, your title is made available for wholesale purchase by bookstores (including Barnes & Noble stores) worldwide.

Print-on-demand is a modern printing system where books are printed only as orders are placed. This eliminates upfront print inventory costs, letting retailers print, bind, and ship individual copies directly to customers as they buy.

We recommend starting marketing campaigns 3 to 4 months before your official publication date. This timeline allows you to build an ARC team (Advance Reader Copies), gather preliminary reviews, and coordinate social media previews.

A book trailer is a short cinematic video teaser (30 to 90 seconds) designed to pitch the hook, setting, and mood of your book. It utilizes licensing soundtracks, stock clips, and titles to capture reader focus on YouTube, TikTok, and Instagram.