Publishing, reimagined for authors.
Nine out of ten finished books never get published. We started Spines to change that — bringing professional editing, design, printing and distribution together in one simple, fair platform.
Our story
Spines was born from a simple frustration: traditional publishing is slow, selective and takes most of your royalties — while going it alone means juggling a dozen freelancers and tools.
We built a single platform where writers get a dedicated team of editors, designers and marketers, transparent pricing, and full ownership of their work. From manuscript to marketplace, one team handles it all.
Today, authors in more than 50 countries trust Spines to bring their books to life — on their words, their way.
Everything your book needs, under one roof — so you can focus on the writing.
— The Spines TeamEvery author deserves to be read.
We exist to remove the barriers between a finished manuscript and the readers waiting for it — with craft, fairness and zero gatekeeping.
What we stand for
The principles behind everything we build.
Authors first
Every decision starts with what's best for the writer — not the bottom line.
Full transparency
Clear pricing, no hidden fees, and you keep 100% of your royalties.
Craft & quality
Human editors, designers and marketers who care about your story.
Global by default
Your book, available to readers in 40+ stores and libraries worldwide.
How it works
From manuscript to published in four simple steps.
Share your manuscript
Upload your draft and tell us your goals — fiction or non-fiction, any length.
We craft your book
Editors, designers and formatters shape it into a professional, market-ready book.
You review & approve
See every proof and cover concept. Nothing ships without your yes.
We publish & distribute
Your book goes live on 40+ stores and libraries around the world.