Pricing

Pricing can vary widely based on the length and complexity of the manuscript. Below are items which are included in a standard layout, and elements that might increase the cost. If you send a manuscript of the book in Word or Pages, we'd be glad to put together a quote for you. 

 

STANDARD INTERIOR LAYOUT AND FORMATTING

Includes:

Creation of 3 sample spreads (showing different fonts, font sizes, running heads, and chapter starts), typesetting, moderate number of footnotes or other special layout elements, up to 3 rounds of changes, print-ready PDF. Does not include purchase of stock photos, if needed.

Elements that might increase cost:

  • Tables or graphs

  • Sidebars

  • Footnotes

  • Photos, illustrations, captions

  • Photo editing

  • Layout and/or design of the cover front, back, spine for the printer

  • Manuscript or content changes during the process

Sometimes the photos or illustrations you submit may need touch-up in Photoshop to adjust the contrast or brightness, conversion to CMYK (the printer-required format), conversion to 300dpi resolution, or removing unwanted marks in the image or background.

We can design your book cover using your own illustration or photo, or we can design one using stock imagery and typography. 

 

Payment

50% of quote deposit to initiate project.

Balance due on completion.