Services Overview
What do most clients need to turn their manuscript into a book?
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Editing (Can include developmental editing, then copyediting, or just copyediting)
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Price and Time Range: $1,000 up to $10,000 and 1 to 12 weeks, depending on how many editing rounds/length of manuscript/other client factors
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Proofreading
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Price and Time Range: $500 to $2,000 and 1 to 4 weeks, depending on length of manuscript
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Layout (ADA-adaptable eBook and print paperback/hardback)
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Price and Time Range: $500 to $1,500 and 1 to 2 weeks, depending on length of manuscript/graphics/other complications
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Cover (eBook and print paperback)
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Price and Time Range: $250 to $500 and 1 to 4 weeks, depending on design complexity/client factors
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Publishing Setup and Execution
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Price and Time Range: $250 to $500 and 1 to 4 weeks, depending on formats/platforms/processing time
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Optional Services
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PR Strategy
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Includes: Full PR kit, media list, regular pitching for PR opportunities
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Price: $500 to $1,000, $150 monthly fee for continuous PR pitching
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Audiobook Production
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Includes: Facilitation of narration OR audio editing, quality check, production/release on Audible
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Price: $250 to $1,500, six to twelve weeks
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Hardback Production
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Includes: ISBN, cover, print layout, publication through IngramSpark (which will allow distribution in Barnes and Noble, Target, Walmart, etcetera)
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Price: $250 to $500, two to six weeks
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Production Packages
You can choose my services “a la carte,” but the most economic/streamlined option is to select a production package. I am able to offer significant bundling discounts and quicker turnaround for clients who choose a production package.
Package #1 (All-in-One)
This package will turn your completed first draft into a published book and set up your online presence to help sell it.
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Includes:
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Two rounds of developmental editing
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One round of copyediting
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Proofreading
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Layout of eBook and paperback
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Cover for eBook and paperback
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ISBN registration
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Publication on KDP (for Amazon)
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Category and keyword optimization
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Press kit
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Three months of weekly social media posts for Instagram
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Three months of biweekly posts for Substack
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Bookmark, t-shirt, and tote bag design​
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Total Price and Timeframe: $12,000/8–18 weeks
Package #2 (Draft to Book)
This package includes editing and all technical aspects necessary to publish a book.
Includes:
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Two rounds of developmental editing
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One round of copyediting
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Proofreading
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Layout of eBook and paperback
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Cover for eBook and paperback
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ISBN registration
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Publication on KDP (for Amazon)
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Total Price and Timeframe: $8,000/8–12 weeks
Package #3 (Manuscript to Book with Marketing)
This package is designed for professional independent authors who have a completed manuscript and are looking for a streamlined process.
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Includes:
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Proofreading
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Layout of eBook and paperback
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Cover for eBook and paperback
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ISBN registration
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Publication on KDP (for Amazon)
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Category and keyword optimization
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Press kit
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Three months of weekly social media posts for Instagram
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Three months of biweekly posts for Substack
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Bookmark, t-shirt, and tote bag design
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Total Price and Timeframe: $6,000/8–12 weeks
Package #4 (Publishing Only)
Includes:
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Proofreading
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Layout of eBook and paperback
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Cover for eBook and paperback
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ISBN registration
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Publication on KDP (for Amazon)
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Total Price and Timeframe: $3,000/2–4 weeks