Project Pricing
Since every book is unique, our book design pricing is determined on a project-by-project basis. To help give you a sense of our pricing based on your needs, please see the tiered estimates for our most popular services below, such as book cover design , interior page design & typesetting, and ebook formatting & design. All projects include a dedicated designer and project manager, plus collaborative working sessions and personalized one-on-one service. Contact us for a custom quote for your project.
Book Cover Design Pricing
All book cover projects are custom designed with collaborative working sessions. Pricing factors include the level of design exploration, type of cover (think paperback versus a jacketed hardcover), image sourcing, and overall complexity of your book's interior. Use the tiered pricing below as a guide to help give you a sense of deliverables and pricing for our different service offerings.
STANDARD
paperback or ebook with sourced image- 3 unique cover concepts to review
- Collaboration on design and revisions
- Print-ready files to your printer
CUSTOM
design exploration for paperback and ebook- 3 unique cover concept explorations
- Collaboration on design and revisions
- Back cover, spine, barcode
- Print-ready files to your printer
PREMIUM
for premier design projects- Unique cover concept explorations
- Collaboration on design and revisions
- Back cover, spine, dust jacket, case cover, endpapers, and barcode
- Print-ready files to your printer
Book Page Design and Typesetting Pricing
Our book layout services include personalized page design and typesetting. Pricing is determined by the length and complexity of your manuscript and its interior graphics. Please refer to the tiered estimates below for an idea of cost based on the deliverables that best suit your needs.
STANDARD
text manuscripts- Custom page design with typography and page design elements
- Formatting for plain text
- Typeset proof to review
- Edits during proofing stage
- Print-ready files to your printer
CUSTOM
medium-complexity manuscripts- Custom page design with typography and page design elements
- Formatting of lists, tables, pull quotes, sidebars, and graphics
- Typeset proof to review
- Multiple edits during proofing stage
- Print-ready files to your printer
PREMIUM
complex, full-color layouts- Custom page design with typography and page design elements
- Design exploration for unique elements
- Formatting of lists, tables, pull quotes, sidebars, charts, footnotes, figures, and graphics.
- Typeset proof to review
- Multiple edits during proofing stage
- Print-ready files to your printer
Publishing Assistance Rates
Our publishing services include consulting on and supporting your publishing plan. Including ISBN and LCCN registration, KDP and IngramSpark print-on-demand set-up, and printer sourcing. All publishing assistance is done on your behalf under your name and imprint to ensure you retain full rights and management of your title.
REGISTRATION
title registration to publish- Establish your account with Bowker
- Purchase* and assign ISBNs to your title
- Set-up your Library of Congress account
- Request Library of Congress Control Number (LCCN)
- *cost of ISBN is a pass-through cost
KDP and IngramSpark
print-on-demand publishing- Consultation and advice on publishing plan
- Title set-up including SEO metadata
- Retail pricing advice
- Book file upload, review, and approval
- Ongoing consultation to optimize sales
PRINTER SOURCING
offset printing- Request print bids from trusted book printing partners
- Recommendation on cover and paper materials
- Manage final specs and timeline for the printing process
- Review and approval of provided digital or contract proofs provided by the printer prior to the final print run
- No mark-ups on printing cost
Additional Services
Let us make the publishing process easier for you with our below add-on services. Contact us for pricing.
Editorial Services
All successful projects start and end with a well-edited story. We offer professional proofreading services to tighten up your manuscript. Pricing based on need and overall word count of manuscript.
Print Buying
Our expertise in the publishing industry enables us to coordinate with trusted print partners to get the best pricing and services for your book, while also ensuring everything stays on schedule. Hourly billing based on your needs.
Audiobook
Audiobooks are a fast-growing platform for enjoying books of all genres. Ask us how we can produce one for you in addition to your print and ebook formats.
Photo Retouching
We offer custom retouching and color adjustment to your book’s photos and images, from removing scratches to optimizing high-end scans for optimal reproduction on press. Fee is based on your unique project requirements, such as color versus B&W images and level of work needed.
Phone Consultation
Confused about the self-publishing process or need some guidance along your publishing journey? We offer 1-hour phone consultations to answer all of your questions. $150 per hour. Questions on active or upcoming projects are always free, please email or call us.
Ready to get started? Contact us for custom book design pricing.