From ghostwriting and cover design to press releases and Times Square ads, we help authors transform ideas into impactful, market-ready books.
From ghostwriting and cover design to press releases and Times Square ads, we help authors transform ideas into impactful, market-ready books.
At Chicago Crossroad Publishings, we exist to empower authors, storytellers, and thought leaders by providing everything they need to publish and promote their books — all under one roof. From ghostwriting and editing to cover design, author websites, and full-scale marketing campaigns, we help transform ideas into polished, published, and promoted works that reach the right audience. We’re a passionate team of writers, editors, designers, and digital strategists who understand both the art and business of publishing. Whether you’re starting with a blank page or a finished manuscript, our goal is to make the creative journey seamless, professional, and successful.
We start by understanding your story, your goals as an author, and your audience. Whether you have a rough idea, a partial manuscript, our team will help set the foundation.
Our editorial and creative teams will transform your content into a professionally written product. This includes editing, formatting, custom cover design, author website, illustrations, and more; everything you need to stand out.
We handle the entire publishing process for both digital and print formats. From securing ISBNs to listing your book on platforms like Amazon, Apple Books, and Barnes & Noble, we ensure your book is available to readers worldwide.
We don’t stop at publishing. Our marketing experts drive visibility through targeted social media campaigns, SEO content, press releases, Times Square and out-of-home promotions, book trailers, and more.
We begin by understanding your creative goals, from your book’s tone and target audience to preferred styles, themes, and inspirations.
Our team of illustrators, designers, and animators work collaboratively to develop compelling visuals that reflect your story and brand. This includes custom illustrations, character art, cover designs, promotional graphics, and storyboarded concepts.
We value your input. You’ll receive previews and drafts at each stage to provide feedback. We revise, polish, and perfect every asset until it aligns with your expectations and your audience's appeal.
All approved designs are delivered in high-resolution, print-ready, and digital formats, optimized for publishing, social media, and distribution platforms.
We begin by understanding your creative goals, from your book’s tone and target audience to preferred styles, themes, and inspirations.
Our team of illustrators, designers, and animators work collaboratively to develop compelling visuals that reflect your story and brand. This includes custom illustrations, character art, cover designs, promotional graphics, and storyboarded concepts.
We value your input. You’ll receive previews and drafts at each stage to provide feedback. We revise, polish, and perfect every asset until it aligns with your expectations and your audience's appeal.
All approved designs are delivered in high-resolution, print-ready, and digital formats, optimized for publishing, social media, and distribution platforms.
Explore the books, brands, and campaigns we’ve brought to life — each tailored to the unique voice and vision of our authors.
Explore our most frequently asked questions — each answered to bring clarity and confidence to your publishing ambitions.
We provide end-to-end book publishing services — from ghostwriting and editing to audiobook production, cover design, and global distribution.
Why this helps: We handle ghostwriting, developmental & copy editing, eBook conversion (Kindle, Apple Books, Kobo, Google Play, Nook), print-on-demand setup, audiobook production and marketing so your book is ready for readers on every major format.
Yes — we support self-publishing projects end-to-end, including eBook formatting and platform-ready files for Kindle, Apple Books, Kobo, and others.
Why this helps: We prepare properly formatted EPUB/MOBI files, set metadata, guide ISBN assignment, and enable distribution across marketplaces and POD retailers so your title appears where readers buy books.
Our ghostwriting + editorial workflow pairs you with a pro writer and follows structured stages: outline, draft, developmental edit, copyedit, and proofreading.
Why this helps: Milestones, sample chapters, and revision rounds ensure the manuscript — print and eBook versions — is publication-ready. We also handle interior formatting for print and digital.
We create multi-channel book marketing plans using SEO, social media, email, press outreach, and optional out-of-home promotions like Times Square placements.
Why this helps: We combine on-page SEO (author & book pages), content marketing, paid social campaigns, and PR to drive discoverability across search, retail platforms (Amazon Kindle, Apple Books), and offline promotion channels.
Pricing varies by package; timelines typically range from a few weeks (editing, eBook conversion) to several months (full ghostwritten book + production + marketing).
Why this helps: Example ranges: editing/formatting & eBook conversion — 2–6 weeks; audiobook production — 3–8 weeks; full ghostwriting + production + launch — 3–9 months. We provide a customized quote after manuscript review.
We design professional book covers, interior layouts, illustrations, and conversion-ready eBook art, children books illustrations, plus conversion-optimized author websites.
Why this helps: A high-impact cover and clean eBook/print layout boost click-throughs and reviews; we also build author sites that funnel readers to retailer pages (Buy on Kindle, Apple Books, Kobo).
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Chicago Crossroad Publishing
+1 (407) 318-7812
River Point, 17th Floor, 444 W Lake Street
