Frequently Asked Questions

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JLS Publishers is a modern, author-focused publishing company committed to producing meaningful books that offer clarity, inspiration, and practical guidance. We support authors across multiple genres, including Christian living, self-help, relationships, personal growth, and narrative nonfiction.

We combine traditional editorial values with innovative digital tools (including AI assistance) to give independent authors the resources and platform they deserve.

Traditional publishers often require literary agents, long wait times, and restrictive contracts. 

JLS Publishers offers:

   • Faster production cycles

   • Direct collaboration

   • Transparent communication

   • Author ownership and creative control

   • Full editorial, design, and marketing support

   • Ethical and transparent use of AI tools

   • A long-term publishing and branding strategy

Our goal is to empower authors without the barriers of the old system.

Yes. JLS Publishers oversees work from several pen names and author brands across:

   • Christian inspiration

   • Emotional and spiritual resilience

   • Marriage and relationships

   • Personal development

   • Practical self-help

   • Technology & society

   • Thoughtful narrative content

Each brand serves a specific audience while remaining connected to a single publishing house.

Authors may submit manuscripts or proposals directly through our website. Each submission is reviewed by our publishing team, which evaluates:

    • Story potential

    • Market fit

    • Personal voice

    • Alignment with audience needs

    • Editorial readiness

We provide feedback, next steps, or partnership opportunities when appropriate.

Yes. Authors keep full copyright to their manuscripts.

JLS Publishers receives a non-exclusive license to publish, distribute, and market the work based on our agreement.

We believe authors should maintain long-term control of their intellectual property.

JLS Publishers is not a vanity press. We do not accept all submissions. When we partner with an author, we invest in:

    • Editing

    • Book design

    • Marketing strategy

    • Distribution setup

    • Advertising

    • Branding and platform support

Specific terms depend on the publishing arrangement.

We offer full-scale publishing services, including:

    • Developmental editing

    • Line and copy editing

    • Proofreading

    • Book formatting

    • Cover design

    • Author branding support

    • Distribution setup (print, eBook, and audiobook)

    • Marketing strategy and promotional materials

    • AI-assisted media creation where appropriate

Every project receives human oversight and editorial excellence.

AI may be used to:

    • Support brainstorming

    • Suggest improvements

    • Analyze structure

    • Assist with rewrites

    • Improve readability

    • Generate promotional materials

But all manuscripts are reviewed, edited, and approved by human editors.

We do not publish raw AI-generated books.

The author remains the creator. AI is simply a tool for clarity and efficiency.

We use a multi-layered marketing strategy that includes

    • Social media promotion

    • Email marketing

    • Paid advertising (Meta, Google, etc.)

    • Short-form video content

    • AI-enhanced spokesperson media

    • Press releases

    • Book award submissions

    • Website features and author pages

    • Cross-promotion between JLS author brands

Our goal is long-term visibility, not just launch-day hype.

Yes — transparently and ethically.

We may use:

    • AI-generated spokespersons

    • Animated portraits of real authors (with consent)

    • Synthetic voiceovers

    • Promotional videos created using AI tools

Whenever such media is used in ads, we include a clear disclosure such as:

“This video uses AI animation to present our message.”

We follow all Meta, FTC, and platform guidelines.

Because AI allows a small publishing team to produce:

    • High-quality videos

    • Professional marketing assets

    • Faster turnaround

    • Greater support for authors

    • Scalable content across multiple brands

AI is not a replacement for authors or editors. It’s a tool that makes great work possible without a 20-person staff.

Absolutely not.

AI cannot reproduce:

    • Lived experience

    • Emotional depth

    • Human storytelling

    • Personal testimony

    • Wisdom gathered over time

    • Spirit-filled inspiration (in Christian works)

AI helps with efficiency, not originality.

We follow strict rules:

1. AI never publishes without human review.
2. Authors maintain full creative control.
3. Real-person likeness cannot be animated without consent.
4. All AI spokesperson content includes disclosure.
5. We do not impersonate, mislead, or fabricate endorsements.
6. We comply with FTC and platform requirements.

You can read our full AI & Synthetic Media Transparency Policy on our website.

Yes. We believe in transparency.

Any AI-generated or AI-enhanced media is disclosed clearly in:

    • Ads

    • Landing pages

    • Video descriptions

    • Company policies

Readers appreciate honesty, and Meta and other platforms require it.

We use portraits for:

    • Book covers

    • Author bios

    •  Marketing materials

    • Animated spokesperson videos (with permission)

    • Website profiles

    • Press and promotional opportunities

We protect each author’s likeness with clear policies.

Only with your explicit written consent.

AI animation may include:

    • Lip-sync

    • Voice synthesis

    • Facial movement

    • Video presentation

    • Spokesperson-style content

Authors may request removal or updates at any time for future use.

 Yes. No AI animation of your face, voice, or likeness will ever be published without your approval.

Royalty structure depends on your publishing agreement and distribution plan.

We believe in fair compensation and full transparency.

Authors receive:

    • Detailed royalty statements

    • Regular earnings reports

    • Clear explanations of sales channels and payments

Yes. Authors retain copyright.

JLS Publishers receives a license to publish and market the work.

You never lose ownership of your book.

Yes. We can help:

    • Select narrators

    • Produce professional audio files

    • Use AI-generated narration when appropriate and approved

    • Distribute audiobooks through major platforms

Depending on editing needs, design requirements, and marketing strategy, projects typically range from:

    • 8–12 weeks for polished manuscripts

    • 3–6 months for manuscripts needing development

    • Longer timelines for complex series or multi-book planning

We prioritize quality over speed—but with AI support, timelines remain efficient.

 Absolutely. We specialize in long-term author development and multi-book strategies.

Yes. We work with authors worldwide.