Business idea · Agency
Custom Book Publishing Service
Custom Book Publishing Service is a service that assists clients in publishing their books, providing formatting, editing, and guidance on self-publishing options, including using platforms like Amazon. It was pitched on Koerner Office, hosted by Chris Koerner, in the episode "She Writes Strangers’ Books With AI. They Pay Her $20K Each. - Ep. #352" (aired November 13, 2026).
At a glance
| Podcast | Koerner Office |
|---|---|
| Hosted by | Chris Koerner |
| Episode | She Writes Strangers’ Books With AI. They Pay Her $20K Each. - Ep. #352 |
| Aired | November 13, 2026 |
| Category | Agency |
| Real companies on the episode | Metal Mouth, Jamie’s Ghostwriting Business, Association of Ghostwriters, Association of Ghost Writers, Canva, DreamWorks |
The problem it solves
This service addresses the difficulties many authors face in the self-publishing process, including formatting and navigating publishing platforms.
How it makes money
Revenue can be generated through service fees for formatting, editing, and publishing assistance, potentially with tiered pricing based on the complexity of the project.
Skills you need
Skills required encompass knowledge of publishing processes, editing, digital formatting, and marketing strategies for self-published authors.
The market, and why this works now
Aspiring authors with niche nonfiction ideas struggle to navigate self-publishing. The rise of platforms like Kindle Direct Publishing provides a straightforward mechanism for authors to publish their works independently. A practical first-revenue move is to market services through the r/selfpublish subreddit, where authors seek advice and assistance. A key constraint will be managing the labor intensity of providing personalized editing and formatting services, which may limit the number of clients that can be handled in the first year.
Our analysis, written after the episode. Not a quote from the show.
Real companies discussed on this episode
- Metal Mouth
A fictional story about a girl who experiences a supernatural event that allows a boy's voice to communicate with her.
- Jamie’s Ghostwriting Business
A ghostwriting service that helps individuals write books using AI, particularly targeting those who have ideas but lack the writing skills.
- Association of Ghostwriters
A professional organization that connects writers with clients seeking ghostwriting services.
- Association of Ghost Writers
A professional association that connects ghostwriters with potential clients looking for writing services.
- Canva
A graphic design platform that allows users to create a variety of visual content, including presentations and social media graphics.
- DreamWorks
An American film studio known for producing and distributing films and television shows.
Where this idea came from
Podcast: Koerner Office, hosted by Chris Koerner
Episode: She Writes Strangers’ Books With AI. They Pay Her $20K Each. - Ep. #352
Aired:
Summarized from the episode transcript. The show does not say which speaker raised each idea, so we credit the show, not a person.