Pricing
Publishing Packages
Includes 20 free copies (non-US addresses must pay shipping), Metadata Optimization, LCCN Registration, Physical Proof, Unlimited Cover Mockups and Sample Layouts, Preorder Setup. Click here for all Premium Perks.
Payment plans available
Children’s Book Package
$10,800 $7000
- Up to 20 Illustrated Pages
- Developmental Editing + Proofreading
- Illustrated Cover Design
- Hardcover + Paperback Layout, Formatting, & Distribution
- eBook Layout, Formatting & Distribution
- ISBNs, Barcodes
- Satisfaction Guarantee!
Premium Package
$11,500 $7500
- Developmental Editing + Copy Editing + Proofreading up to 100,000 words
- Cover Design
- Hardcover + Paperback Layout, Formatting, & Distribution
- eBook Layout, Formatting & Distribution
- ISBNs, Barcodes
- Satisfaction Guarantee!
Poetry/Novella Package
$6750 $3500
- Proofreading up to 30,000 words
- Cover Design
- Hardcover + Paperback Layout, Formatting, & Distribution
- eBook Layout, Formatting & Distribution
- ISBNs, Barcodes
- Satisfaction Guarantee!
Other Packages with Author-Provided Illustrations/Editing
Includes 20 free copies, Metadata Optimization, LCCN Registration, Physical Proof, Unlimited Cover Mockups and Sample Layouts, Preorder Setup. Click here for all Premium Perks.
Children’s Book Package
$6000 $3500
- Developmental Editing + Proofreading
- Illustrated Cover Design
- Hardcover + Paperback Layout, Formatting, & Distribution
- eBook Layout, Formatting & Distribution
- ISBNs, Barcodes
- Author Provides Illustrations
- Satisfaction Guarantee!
Premium Package
$6000 $4500
- Cover Design
- Hardcover + Paperback Layout, Formatting, & Distribution
- eBook Layout, Formatting & Distribution
- ISBNs, Barcodes
- Author Provides Edited Manuscript
- Satisfaction Guarantee!
A La Carte Options
Developmental Edit + Copy Edit + Proofread
$55 per 1,000 words
- Three rounds of edits:
1. Developmental Edit
2. Copy Edit
3. Post-Production Proofread - Click here for more information.
Copy Edit + Proofread
$35 per 1,000 words
- Two rounds of edits:
1. Copy Edit
2. Post-Production Proofread - Click here for more information.
Proofread
$25 per 1,000 words
- Two rounds of edits:
1. Proofread before layout and formatting
2. Post-Production Proofread - Click here for more information.
Index
$20 per 1,000 words
- Enhance accessibility with a professionally crafted index.
- Perfect for nonfiction, academic, and reference works.
* Lower pricing available for author provided terms
Hardcover Layout, Formatting, and Distribution
Paperback Layout, Formatting, and Distribution
eBook Layout, Formatting, and Distribution
Cover Design
$1000
- Eye-Catching Cover Design with Unlimited Revisions
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Distribution Only Options
Hardcover
Paperback
eBook
Additional Services
LCCN Registration $50 (Free with Premium Services)
Metadata Optimization: $250 (Free with Premium Services)
Our metadata experts review and optimize your book’s keywords, BISACs, retail pricing, book synopsis, and author biography.
Graphic Creation: $100 per Graphic
Professional creation of flowcharts, tables, graphs, and other graphics.
Illustrations: $300 per Illustrated Page
One-time $250 Character Development Fee (unlimited characters)*
- Character Development Fee waived with purchase of our Children’s Book Packages.
- Discounted Illustrations with purchases of 10+ or 20+ Illustrations.
- Work one to one with an Illustration Coordinator to bring your dream illustrations to life.
- Authors own the illustrations.
- We can create illustrations of any style, including the incorporation of intricate details, textures, backgrounds, and blending. We can use also used advanced techniques like watercolors and realistic imagery.
- Includes up to three sketches and three color edits per illustration. Additional edits: $125 per hour.
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Illustration Time Lapse Video: $500
We provide a time lapse video of our illustrator bringing your characters and illustrations to life. Perfect for showcasing the beauty of your children’s book to potential readers worldwide!
Paperback Proof: $45 (Free with Premium Services)
Includes rushed production and expedited shipping to US addresses (non US addresses must pay for shipping).
Citation Review: $10 Per Citation
Ensures accuracy of author, title, publication year, page numbers, and currency of sources.
Preorder Setup: $100 (Free with Premium Services)
Imprint Setup (Free with Premium Services)
Use Your Own Publisher Name: $100 (Free with Premium Services)
Cover Templating: $50 (Free with Premium Services)
We template your author-provided print-ready cover file.
3D Cover Design: $100 (Free with Premium Services)
Creation of 3D Cover Images
Split Royalties with Co-Contributors: $120/year
Hardcover Proof: $50 (Free with Premium Services)
Includes rushed production and expedited shipping to US addresses (non US addresses must pay for shipping).
Content Changes
- 1-25 changes: free for Premium Authors
- 1-10 changes: $40
- 11-25 changes: $65
- 26-50 changes: $90
- 51+ changes: $125 per hour
Reformatting requests after approval of sample layout: $125 per hour
Formatting refers to fonts, text size, headers, footers, margins, spacing, and all other stylistic requests.
Post-Publication Services
Cover Edits: $125 Per Hour
Metadata Changes: One Free Batch Per Calendar Year. $25 Thereafter
Metadata changes include changes to your book description, author bio, keywords, categories, pricing, etc.
Post-Publication Transfer to KDP: $150
There is no charge to transfer your title to KDP prior to publication.
Content Changes:
- 1-10 changes: $80
- 11-50 changes: $125
- 51+ changes: $125 per hour
Reformatting requests after approval of sample layout: $125 per hour
Formatting refers to fonts, text size, headers, footers, margins, spacing, and all other stylistic requests.
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