Book design pricing to fit most projects and budgets. Listed are estimated prices to help you budget for your book cover, interior, and eBook.
Cover Design Pricing
Factors in price include how many unique concepts you would like to review, whether you have a hardcover or softcover, and whether imagery will be supplied for for the creative process, among others. Prices below reflect individual services. Package prices will be discounted.
BASIC
front cover- 2 cover concepts to review
- Collaboration on revisions
- Final JPEG file for your eBook
CUSTOM
standard book cover- 3 cover concepts to review
- Back cover, spine, barcode
- Collaboration on revisions
- Print-ready files to your printer
PREMIUM
hardcover with dustjacket- 4 cover concepts to review
- Back cover, spine, dust jacket, case cover, endpapers, barcode
- Collaboration on revisions
- Print-ready files to your printer
Book Layout Pricing
Factors in price include the length and complexity of your manuscript and how many images are included, among others. Prices below reflect individual services. Package prices will be discounted.
BASIC
plain text manuscripts- Page samples to review
- Formatting for plain text
- Typeset proof to review
- Edits during proofing stage
- Print-ready files to your printer
CUSTOM
medium-complexity manuscripts- Page samples to review
- Formatting for lists, tables, pull quotes, sidebars, and graphics
- Typeset proof to review
- Edits during proofing stage
- Print-ready files to your printer
PREMIUM
complex full-color layouts- Page samples to review
- Formatting for lists, tables, pull quotes, sidebars, charts, footnotes, figures, graphics, and more
- Typeset proof to review
- Edits during proofing stage
- Print-ready files to your printer
eBook Design Pricing
Factors in price include the length and complexity of your manuscript and how many images are included, among others. All prices assume conversion from your final print book files. Cover design services not included. Prices below reflect individual services. Package prices will be discounted.
BASIC
plain text- Plain text and headings
- Interactive table of contents
- Embed custom fonts for digital format
- Final Kindle and ePub files
CUSTOM
medium complexity- Plain text, chapter headings, lists, pull quotes, and photos
- Interactive table of contents
- Embed custom fonts for digital format
- Final Kindle and ePub files
PREMIUM
complex layouts- Plain text, chapter headings, lists, photos, tables, pull quotes, footnotes, sidebars, and other graphics
- Interactive table of contents
- Embed custom fonts for digital format
- Final Kindle and ePub files
Additional Services
Inquire about pricing for these add-on services that will elevate the final steps of the publishing process.
Phone Consultation
Confused about the self-publishing process, or need some guidance about other steps along your publishing journey? We offer 1-hour phone consultations to go over all of your questions. $150 per hour.
Photo Retouching
Custom retouching and color adjustment to your book’s photos and images. Fee is based on your unique project and requirements. Price based on color or B&W images, and amount of work needed.
Editorial Services
Editing and proofreading services to tighten up your manuscript. All successful projects start and end with a well-edited story.
Registration
Library of Congress registration, acquiring ISBNs, and Books in Print registration to assure your book is compliant and registered properly. Services billed hourly based on need.
Print Buying
Coordination with your printer to get the best price and service for your project, and to make sure things stay on schedule. Services billed hourly based on need.
Website Design
Direct traffic to an attractive new website to show off your new book.
Custom Art
Commission custom illustrations or photography for your book cover or interior.