Whether it’s a novel, a children’s book, a self-help guide or your life story – with GRIN, your passion project gets the spotlight it deserves.
We’ll support you from manuscript to publication – professionally, smoothly and at eye level.
Ready to start your book journey? Let’s go!
Got questions?
Reach out to us at premium@grin.com. we’re happy to help!
Why your book is in the best hands with us
When you’re planning your book, you don’t want just anyone – you want real pros by your side. With over 25 years of publishing experience in the academic world, we’ll take your project to the next level – with genuine dedication, expert knowledge, and a strong distribution network.
Self-publishing with GRIN – Your benefits:
- Over 25 years of publishing experience: We’re not new to this – we’ve been living and breathing publishing for over two decades, and we bring that expertise into every book we publish.
- A real person for your project: You’ll have a dedicated contact person who will guide you through the whole publishing process.
- Fair royalties: With us, you get up to 50% fee.You can earn up to 50% royalties with us.
- Tailored design: From cover to layout, we design everything to fit your book – professionally, stylishly, and made to measure.
- Print & Digital: Your book will be available as both an e-book and a printed edition – with its own ISBN, of course.
- Worldwide distribution: Your book will be listed in 300+ online shops – from Amazon to Thalia. Your readers can find you everywhere.
- Open to all genres: Non-fiction, guides, fiction, children’s books, biographies – whatever your story is, we’ve got you.
- You choose your level of visibility: Publish under your real name, a pseudonym, or anonymously – your choice.
Our services
Silver Package
Start smart, publish stronglyGold Package
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Cover Service
Already got a photo or a clear idea for your book cover? Great! We’ll design two to four drafts based on that, and you can pick your favorite.
No cover idea yet? No worries – for an extra €50, our designer will find the perfect visual and create a custom cover just for your story.
Need some inspiration? Check out some of our favorite covers!
Personal contact
Benefit from our years of publishing experience – we’re here to guide you every step of the way. From uploading your manuscript to holding your book in your hands – your dedicated contact person is always just an email away.
Worldwide distribution with ISBN
Every book we publish gets its own ISBN – both for print and e-book. We distribute through our global network of 300+ online shops.
Layout Check
We’ll make sure your manuscript is ready for print – checking margins, font size, line spacing, and image quality. We’ll embed fonts, add page numbers and a table of contents if needed.
Layout Deluxe
Want your book to really shine? We’ll create a beautifully typeset layout using professional design templates tailored to your project. Classic or custom – your story deserves the perfect frame.
Appealing blurb
We’ll craft a back cover blurb that hooks readers, sparks emotions, and fits your genre and target audience.
Add-on Services
In addition to our packages, you can book a few services individually. We will be happy to advise you personally at premium@grin.com.
Cover Plus – 50 €
No cover idea yet? No problem.
Our designer will create a stunning, personalized cover that fits your story.
Proofreading – from €3/page (for German texts only)
No typos, no grammar slips – just clean, professional writing that’s a pleasure to read.
Editing (with plot check) – from €5/page (for German texts only)
We go beyond basic proofreading – helping with style, tone, logic, and storytelling. We’ll also make sure your plot holds up and keeps readers hooked.
Our book formats
Whether it’s a handy guidebook, a gripping novel or a colourful children’s book – at GRIN you have three formats to choose from. For non-fiction books we recommend DIN A5, for fiction the paperback format is ideal, and for everything with a little more space (e.g. children’s books) there is an extra wide format.
And the best part? We’ll give you free Word templates to get started – no experience needed. Just drop in your text and upload!
- Format: 12 x 19 cm
- ideal for: fiction novels
- Format: 14.8 x 21 cm
- ideal for: guides and non-fiction books
- Format: 15.5 x 22 cm
- ideal for: children's and youth books
Current contract for self-publishing authors
This contract is valid since 25.04.2025 .
You can easily download our current contract here:
You’ll find our current royalty overview here: https://www.grin.com/selfpublishing/autorenhonorare/
Your contact to us:
Frequently asked questions about self-publishing with GRIN
📖 Can I just publish a book like that?
Yes, of course! As long as your book has an ISBN – and we automatically get it with publication – you can sell it in bookstores.
🔍 Do you check my book before it is published?
Yes. Before your book is published, we check it for minimum formal and content standards. In doing so, we ensure that it does not contain any illegal, discriminatory or problematic content – e.g. racist, violence-glorifying, pornographic or extremist content. Plagiarism or hate speech also lead to rejection. Of course, your creative freedom will be preserved – as long as it remains within the framework of our ethical and legal guidelines.
✨ Do I have to do everything myself?
No. You decide how much you want to do yourself – and what you need support with. Whether layout, cover or editing: We are there when you need us.
📦 What is the difference between the Silver and Gold packages?
Silver is your perfect start: covers, a basic style sheet, personal support and worldwide distribution of your book are included.
Gold is our all-round carefree package – you get everything from the Silver package and we also take care of a high-quality layout and an appealing blurb.
🎨 I don't have a cover idea – what now?
No problem! With Cover Plus , our graphic designer takes care of the design for you - individually, professionally and tailored to your book.
✍️ What exactly do you do in editing?
Our proofreading team not only checks spelling and grammar, but also style, expression and plot. We make sure that your text is not only correct, but also consistent and round.
📁 Do I have to use a specific style?
No, this is not a must, the main thing is that the format corresponds to one of the three book formats that we can serve. We provide you with free Word templates for any book format. No design knowledge required – just open, write, done.
⏱️ How long does it take to publish?
Depending on the package and additional services, your book can be published in a few days to weeks . We'll keep you up to date – step by step.
💸 What costs will I incur?
Our Silver package is available from €99, the Gold package for €499 (regular). Extras such as editing (from 5 €) or Cover Plus (50 €) can be booked flexibly.
🛡️ Do I keep the rights to my book?
Yes – you remain 100% the author of your work. We'll help you publish, but all rights remain yours.
Do you have any questions or
do you need help?
Simply give us a call or write to us:
We are happy to assist you personally.