From Chapter One to Published

Write your book.
Then publish it.

Start from a blank page, or bring a manuscript you've already finished. Either way, we help you write and polish it, then guide you — deliberately, step by step — toward self-publishing or a traditional publisher.

Built for authors 18+ · No manuscript left unread

Who It's For

Built for the writer ready to finally start — or finish.

The First-Timer

You've never written a book before and don't know where chapter one even starts — or you've got a completed manuscript with no clear idea what to do with it next.

The Self-Starter

You're writing on platforms like Wattpad or Inkitt and building an audience — now you're ready to publish for real.

The Undecided

You're not sure if self-publishing or a traditional deal is right for your book — and you'd rather see both paths clearly before choosing.

Inside TelosWriters

See it in action.

A closer look at the writing space — proofread it, mark it complete, then choose how it gets published.

Chapter OneDraft
The Long Way Home

You know that feeling when you are you're on a roller coaster and it finally gets to the peak where it pauses for just a second before going full throttle over the edge? It's in this moment where your stomach does all kinds of flips, mostly because you're either nervous, filled with excitement or mildly anxious about what's to come. Well that's how I feel in this moment, in this club, with his arms around me and his lips brushing my ears ear where I can feel his lips turn up into a smirk at my response to him.

To think this is how I felt and I have yet to see what he looks like. I want to though, but but then a part of me senses that if I do that little tingle, and that little spark I crave, might just unleash something I'm not quite prepared for.

reviewed ✓

Manuscript marked complete.

Now — go it alone, or pursue a traditional publisher?

Self-Publish · Step 1 of 5 — Choose a Platform

Which platform fits your book?

We support a range of self-publishing platforms — here are two, to keep this preview quick.

Self-Publish · Step 2 of 5 — Requirements

Publishing with Inkbound

  • CostFree to list — you only pay if you order printed proof copies
  • RoyaltyHigher per-sale rate on retail price, paid through Inkbound's own store
  • ProsSimple setup, free ISBN option, strong per-sale earnings
  • ConsExclusive — the same edition can't be sold through other retailers while enrolled
  • You'll NeedFinal manuscript file, cover art, back-cover copy, and a trim size decision

Self-Publish · Step 2 of 5 — Requirements

Publishing with Openshelf

  • CostFree to list — a small per-title fee applies for extended retailer distribution
  • RoyaltySlightly lower per-sale rate, spread across many retailers and libraries
  • ProsWidest possible reach, one dashboard for many stores, you keep your own ISBN
  • ConsYou're responsible for buying your own ISBN, slightly more setup
  • You'll NeedFinal manuscript file, cover art, your own ISBN, and distribution preferences per retailer

Self-Publish · Step 3 of 5 — Cover Design

Finding the right cover designer

We provide a curated list of cover designers matched to your book's genre, style, and budget — so you're not searching blind or guessing who's a good fit.

Self-Publish · Step 4 of 5 — ISBN & Pricing

Setting your ISBN, price & royalty structure

We walk you through choosing an ISBN, setting your retail price, and understanding the royalty structure — with plain-language guidance at each decision, not just a form to fill in.

Self-Publish · Step 5 of 5 — Book Description

Crafting your book description & keywords

We help you write a book description that actually sells the story, plus the keywords readers use to find books like yours.

That's the self-publish path, start to finish.

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Traditional Publisher · Step 1 of 5 — Choose a Publisher

Which publisher fits your book?

We match your manuscript to publishers actively acquiring your genre — here are two, to keep this preview quick.

Traditional Publisher · Step 2 of 5 — Requirements

Querying Fernwood Press

  • AcceptsLiterary & upmarket fiction, unagented submissions welcome
  • FormatQuery letter plus first 10 pages, pasted directly in the email body — no attachments
  • Response8–12 weeks; no response after that means a pass
  • You'll NeedA polished query letter, a 1-page synopsis, and your first 10 pages ready to paste in
  • NoteSimultaneous submissions allowed — just notify them if another publisher makes an offer

Traditional Publisher · Step 2 of 5 — Requirements

Querying Harrow & Vale Books

  • AcceptsFantasy, romance & mystery, unagented submissions welcome
  • FormatFull manuscript plus synopsis, submitted through their online portal
  • Response12–16 weeks; following up is fine after 16 weeks
  • You'll NeedA complete manuscript, a 2-page synopsis, and a brief author bio
  • NoteNo simultaneous submissions — they require an exclusive review period

Traditional Publisher · Step 3 of 5 — Submission Package

Building your submission package

We help you build a tight synopsis, the right comparable titles, and an author bio — shaped to what this specific publisher actually asks for, not a generic template.

Traditional Publisher · Step 4 of 5 — Query Letter

Drafting your query letter

We draft your query or pitch letter, personalized to this publisher's submission guidelines and tone — ready for you to review and send in your own voice.

Traditional Publisher · Step 5 of 5 — Track & Follow Up

Tracking responses & follow-ups

We help you track responses across every publisher you query, and flag exactly when it's appropriate to follow up — so nothing quietly falls through the cracks.

That's the traditional-publisher path, start to finish.

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What This Is — And Isn't

One clear purpose: your book, written and out into the world.

Whether you're starting chapter one today or you've already typed "The End," TelosWriters meets you where you are — and it doesn't stop once the writing's done.

TelosWriters Is For

  • Writing your book, start to finish
  • Proofreading & correction, in progress or complete
  • Clear direction on your next steps — the pros, the cons, and exactly what's needed to self-publish or pursue a traditional publisher

TelosWriters Is Not

  • A ghostwriter — the voice stays yours
  • A service that completes the publishing steps for you — we tell you exactly what's needed, you take the action
  • A guaranteed publishing deal or agent

How It Works

Four steps, from blank page to published book.

Each step only unlocks once the one before it is done — the same order any book actually needs to move through.

I.

Start chapter one, or pick up where you left off

New to writing a book? Start from a blank page and write it inside TelosWriters. Already have a draft? Bring it in as-is. Either way, your manuscript lives in one place, ready for a proofreading pass when you're ready.

II.

Proofread & correct

We run a grammar and proofreading pass across the full manuscript, surfacing corrections the way an editor would — in context, not just a red squiggle. You review and accept changes at your own pace.

III.

Mark it complete — choose your path

Once you're happy with the manuscript, mark it complete. You'll be asked one question: go it alone, or pursue a traditional publisher. Either way, you're not guessing what happens next.

Before you publish independently

  1. We help format your manuscript for print and e-book — trim size, margins, front and back matter, ready for each platform's spec
  2. We guide you through choosing the right platforms for your book (Amazon KDP, IngramSpark, Draft2Digital, and more)
  3. We provide a curated list of cover designers matched to your genre, style, and budget
  4. We walk you through setting your ISBN, pricing, and royalty structure, with detailed how-to guidance at each step
  5. We help you craft a book description and keywords so readers can actually find you

Before you query a publisher

  1. We match your manuscript to publishers actively acquiring your genre
  2. We help you build your submission package — synopsis, comparable titles, author bio
  3. We confirm each publisher's specific submission requirements for you
  4. We draft your query or pitch email, tailored to each publisher
  5. We help you track responses and follow up on your timeline
IV.

Follow your path, one step at a time

Whichever direction you chose, TelosWriters walks with you through each remaining step — nothing skipped, nothing left for you to figure out alone.

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