Shining a light for authors in the dark
From book production to marketing and launch services, North Star is here to help independent authors get their stories out into the world.
About North Star Author Services
is a global author support agency providing professional creative, marketing, launch, and reader engagement services for independent and traditionally published authors.
We help authors save time, reduce overwhelm, and launch books with confidence by providing access to trusted professionals and proven systems.
About Us
Many Authors:
– Don’t know how to market their books
– Struggle to build launch teams
– Have limited budgets
– Waste money on unreliable service providers
– Feel overwhelmed by the business side of being an author
– Spend more time managing tasks than writing
At North Star Author Services, we provide reliable solutions under one trusted brand.
Launch Services
The weeks preceeding and proceeding a book’s launch date can truly make or break the success of that title. Let us help you make the most of that valuable window of time to launch your career into new heights.
ARC Team Management
R1000ARC readers have one simple purpose, leave as many reviews of your book on major platforms to garner momentum on release day.
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Street Team Management: eBook only
R1200Your street team is your hype squad, but managing this aspect of launch day can feel overwhelming. Let us handle every part of your Street Team so you can enjoy the euphoria of this achievement.
This package is perfect for authors who need to run a street team on a budget.
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Street team management: Physical books to readers
From R1500Providing readers with physical copies of their books is the most effective tool you can give them to create hype around your new release prior to launch day. This package includes all of the eBook Only Street Team package, as well as that listed below. The author is responsible for providing the printed copies of their books. We do also provide the service of curating book box goodies, please contact us for a quote.
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Pre-Publication services
Still need a little help with getting those finishing touches on your book to make it shine?
Beta Reader team
R1000Beta readers are a selected handful of readers that read through your manuscript to pick up any structural issues with your book. They can truly help refine minor issues and turn your story into the best possible version of itself.
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Book Formatting
From R250Formatting your manuscript into print and distribution ready files no longer needs to feel overwhelming.
eBook only Plan – R250
Bronze Plan – R750
Silver Plan – R1000
Gold Plan – R1200
Platinum Plan – R1500
Book Covers & Character/Scene Art
From R1560Your book cover is the first place you hook readers. Get professionally designed book covers, character art and scene illustrations.
EBook Cover Design – R1560
Print Cover Design – R2160
Final Page count and book size needed before design starts
Cover Character Design – R1800
1 Character, full render with cover design
Interior Book Art Designs – R1020
Per design for chapter/scene break
Illustrations – From R1020
Marketing Services
The weeks preceeding and proceeding a book’s launch date can truly make or break the success of that title. Let us help you make the most of that valuable window of time to launch your career into new heights.
Social Media Templates Pack
R540Designs created by our fabulous graphic designer to match your brand.
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Social Media Management
POANeed someone to manage your social media content on a day to day basis? Have a chat with one of our consultants to see what we can offer you.
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Digital Marketing Strategy
POAIf you need a little direction for your social media marketing strategy, this is your port of call. Chat with one of our consultants who will help you plan, strategise and implement a strategy that will bring you loyal readers.
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Social Media Marketing Setup
R780Get professional help with setting up your social media marketing campaigns.
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Branding Starter Pack
R600Professional design pack by our Graphic Designer
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Web design & Newsletter Services
Your website is your business card to the world, and a sucessful newsletter means that you own your audience. Both of these are essential to any independent author’s success.
Single Page Design only
from R1200If all you need is a landing page with a bio of who you are as an author, then this is ideal for you. Budget friendly, but builds trust with your readers.
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3 Page Website design (Home, Book page and contact page)
From R2000A slightly more substantial website that showcases your books on their own page, along with a standalone contact page.
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5 Page Website Design, with ecommerce platform up to 20 products
From R5000Short Description
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Newsletter Management
R300/emailManaging your newsletter can be a daunting and time consuming experience, not with North Star Author Services. We ensure that your newsletter carries a uniform design, and goes out on time, every time.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is our stance on generative AI?
North Star Author Services stands against the use of generative AI in any creative process, that includes the writing of a book, cover design, internal art, and social media captions, pictures and videos. You can rest assured that none of the services you receive from NSAS will include any generative AI.
Do you use NDA’s in your reader distribution services?
We absolutely do, we believe in protecting our authors and their work in every way possible. All of our Beta Readers, ARC Readers and Street Team members sign NDA’s when they join our teams, and we encourage our authors to continue that culture in their personal capacities.
Why trust North Star Author Services?
North Star Author Services was started by a team of self-published authors who understand the frustrations of writing, post production and marketing in an incredibly competitive environment. We believe that together we are stronger and can reach new heights. We want you to succeed!
Beyond that, NSAS makes use of a network of trusted service providers that align with our values. We believe in meeting face to face, whether that’s in person or on video call, because we can build trust with you that way.
We are a fully registered company with the CIPC in South Africa, registration number: 2026/537088/07 and tax compliant.
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