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| eBook Design, Formatting, Programming | $200 to $2500 | Since each eBook is different, we provide a fixed-price quote based on your PDF or Word document. See our eBook Development, Formatting and Conversion page for a list of factors that impact pricing and examples of our work. Then contact us using the form below for a free quote. |
| Print Book Design & Layout | $1200 | Minimum charge to design, layout and produce a 50,000 word fiction print book PDF for use with by any printer, such as CreateSpace or IngramSpark. Non-fiction books can be more complex so contact us for a free quote for non-fiction or fiction of a different length. Your book is professionally designed and produced using InDesign, an industry standard book layout program. |
| Book Registration | $300 | Based on consultation with you: we finalize your ISBN assignments by adding required information and the 4 non-required elements necessary to maximize search engine optimization; complete the copyright filing; apply for a PCN account from the Library of Congress, and request a LCCN; coordinate production of a P-CIP data block and barcode (if warranted). Allow 30 days due to the multi-step process; two week rush service is available. All accounts and filings are in your name, or the name of your publishing imprint. You retain complete control. Third-party fees extra. |
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| Print Book Distribution | $300 | Print book distribution setup, including search engine optimization (SEO) of the sales information and management of the proofing process via CreateSpace. The same process using IngramSpark is an additional $100, or a total of $400. This does not include IngramSpark charges which are extra. Charges vary if you prefer to use a traditional printer. |
| eBook Distribution | $200 | eBook distribution setup, including search engine optimization (SEO) of title metadata, in Amazon Kindle and Barnes & Noble Nook stores; add $100 for Apple iBookstore, $50 for Kobo Books. |
| Book Launch Coaching | $500/month | For authors new to book marketing or looking to leverage the latest in Internet marketing and online book retailing. Includes review of author/publisher goals, analysis and feedback on the available marketing platform, development of a personalized set of recommendations and a timeline for execution. Renewable on a month-to-month basis. |
| Book Marketing | $1500 to $3000/month | Ideal when you need expert assistance in developing and executing a marketing campaign for your book or publishing initiative. This is a retainer-style arrangement that lasts for three months to a year in length. The retainer depends on the pace and scope of the project. |
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| Book Covers | $0 to $900 | There is no charge when you provide your own book cover for a book or eBook project. We can also adapt your eBook cover for use as a print book cover for a modest fee. Please contact us for more information. |
| Publishing Consults | $300 | Click here for information about self-publishing consults. |
| EPUB Error Repair | $100 | Minimum charge to fix EPUB validation errors. Note that this is not the same as editing or changing the book content. Contact us with questions or email your EPUB with a brief description of the problem(s). |
* While our prices apply to the majority of publishing projects or consulting engagements, we welcome the opportunity to discuss your unique needs.
