Folio is publishing software that lets you review, edit, format, design, publish, and market your book yourself. It's built from decades of real publishing experience, and a human expert is always available whenever you want one.
The train slowed just past the second bridge, the way it always did before the valley opened up.
Mara didn't notice the woman across the aisle until the whistle sounded twice.
By the time the doors hissed open, she had already decided not to look back.
Opening line earns the scene, with a strong sensory anchor.
Introduce Mara's motivation a beat earlier for clarity.
Folio brings together the combined experience of 100+ senior publishing professionals and consultants across editing, design, distribution, and marketing. It's all in one platform, so you can move through the process on your own terms, with support close by whenever you want it.
Built from extensive experience across editing, design, publishing, marketing, and author services.
Access every major stage of publishing, from review to marketing, on a single platform.
Choose the services you need and move through the process at your own pace.
Clear services and clear processes, with no confusing packages or publishing jargon.
Authors retain full ownership and control of their work, always.
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Publishing doesn't have to be complicated. Folio brings the major stages of the publishing journey into one place, so you can understand what's next and choose the services you actually need.
Drop in your draft and fill in a few simple details, like the book title, author name, and category. Folio takes it from there.
Choose developmental, line, or copy editing, powered by AI and refined by a real editor whenever you want a second pair of eyes.
Generate cover concepts in minutes, then format your interior for print and eBook, ready for any storefront.
Set your metadata, get your ISBN, and push your book to the storefronts and readers that matter, all from one dashboard.
Choose the stages you need. Skip the ones you don't. Use one service, build your own path, or manage the entire journey in one place, including proofreading, marketing, and audiobook production.
A professional review to help you understand where your manuscript stands and what support may be useful next.
Developmental editing, line editing, copy editing, grammar & punctuation, style & consistency, and fact-checking. Pick the depth your draft needs.
A final review for grammar, spelling, punctuation, and formatting consistency before your manuscript moves forward.
One-click or one-on-one formatting, for eBook and print. Export a submission-ready file for any platform.
Professional cover design and redesign options, from quick concepts to a fully bespoke commission.
Publishing setup, ISBN & metadata, distribution, and print-on-demand, all prepared for the storefronts that matter.
Book launch strategy, Amazon marketing, advertising, social media promotion, and author branding.
Audiobook production and distribution, with narration options to suit your book and your budget.
Folio is simple enough to use on your own. Review, format, and prepare your manuscript at your own pace, without a queue or a stranger's calendar.
You don't have to figure everything out alone. Whenever you want guidance, clarification, or hands-on work, connect with an experienced publishing professional at any stage, on your terms.
The assessment caught a pacing problem in chapter four that three beta readers had missed. Fixed it in a weekend.
I didn't need a full edit, just a proofread and a cover. Folio let me buy exactly that, no bundle and no waiting.
Went from manuscript to audiobook without ever pitching an agent. The narrator they matched me with understood the voice immediately.
Whether you need one service or want to take your book from manuscript to market, Folio gives you a simpler way to move forward, with professional expertise a click away.
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