Self-Publication Services

Our typesetting and cover design services are tailored to meet your needs, whatever your publication goals. 

 

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The self-publishing process, which embraces the use of eBooks and print-on-demand technology, has become an increasingly popular tool for academics looking to advertise their research. It allows them to remain in control of their book’s content, and to share their findings with the world quickly while they are still fresh. Amazon KDP, even allows an author to re-edit a book without limits; a significant plus if you want to remain at the cutting edge of your field.

Dr. Lauren Saunders, Vice President of Editing and Research

  • Once we’ve converted your dissertation to a manuscript, we will use our comprehensive typesetting and book-cover design services to make your research appealing to potential customers.

  • Our book interiors and covers are designed and created using professional publishing industry standard programs for precise layout and formatting (Adobe InDesign, Adobe Photoshop, and Adobe Illustrator).

  • Our use of unique reader-friendly fonts also adds to the professional appearance of your book interior.

  • We offer multiple levels of production specifications to individualize your book’s content, including Combination Packages and Extra Services. See the full range of options below.

  • Pricing below is for books up to 60,000 words in length. For all interior-design levels, add $100 for every 5,000 words over 60,000 words.

  • $50 will also be added to all orders for a 30-minute consultation with your project manager once your order is underway to help you to fill out our Self-Publishing Intake form that is required to begin the design process for your book interior and cover.

  • Completed book and cover files are delivered to our clients ready for uploading and acceptance on Amazon/KDP, IngramSpark, and other Print-on-Demand retailers.

  • For an additional fee of $250, we can create your Amazon/KDP account and upload your book files for you (rising to $275 or $300 if you need to upload two or three books, respectively).

Book Interiors Services and Pricing

  Book Levels
Book Interior – Description & Inclusions Basic Enhanced Complex
Interior includes only text with standard headings in Bold and occasional italicized words.    
Interior includes no graphics or math symbols/formulae.    
Includes up to 2 Appendices.    
Interior includes text with standard headings in Bold, more extensive use of italcized words, may include some math symbols/formulas, and a few numbers/bullet lists, and inline quotes.    
Interior includes more extensive in-text citations and References.    
Includes up to 5 graphics. Add $30 for each additional simple graphic above five, for a total of ten graphics.    
Includes up to 4 Appendices.    
Interior includes elbaroate layout and/or formatting for multiple specified fonts.    
Includes extensive/excess use of Bold and italics: pervasive math, statistical, or physics symbols and or formulae.    
Interior includes extensive use of inline and/or Block quotes; long excerpted text, short narrations, numbered bullet lists, extensive footnotes/endnotes.    
Interior includes extensive use of graphics (up to 20). Add $30 for each additional simple graphic over twenty and $90 for each additional complex graphic over twenty.    
Interior includes scenarios or problem set-ups that use itemized or numbered features or lists, digrams, maps, etc.    
Interior publications intended for Textbooks, Manuals, Annual Reports, Court Fillings, Legal Proceedings, Government or Organization Law Proposals or Enactments.    
iInterior includes extensive Index – see Extra Services (below).

Rounds for Revisions*

Requests for additional pre- or post-publication rounds of revision will be subject to additional fees.

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*Restrictions to revision rounds: no more than 30 unique and separate revisions can be made to the typeset-preview PDF document during round one. Each requested revision must be marked individually inside the PDF. The number of revision requests permitted will decrease by 5 for each subsequent round of revision.

Charges by Level of Interior Ordered**

Basic Book Interior

Charges: When ordering 1 type of Basic Book.

  • Paperback Only $1,000
  • Hardcover Only $1,000
  • eBook Only $1,000

Calculations for Combinations of 2 or more Basic Books

  • Paperback + eBook bundle $1,500
  • Hardcover + eBook bundle $1,500
  • Paperback + Hardcover bundle $1,500
  • Paperback + Hardcover + eBook bundle f $2,050

Enhanced Book Interior

Charges: When ordering 1 type of Enhanced Book.

  • Paperback Only $1,500
  • Hardcover Only $1,500
  • eBook Only $1,500

Calulations for Combinations of 2 or more Enhanced Books:

  • Paperback + eBook bundle $2,200
  • Hardcover + eBook bundle $2,200
  • Paperback + Hardcover bundle $2,300
  • Paperback + Hardcover + eBook bundle  $3,050

Complex Book Interior

Charges: When ordering 1 type of Complex Book.

  • Paperback Only $2,600
  • Hardcover Only $2,600
  • eBook Only $2,600

Calculations for Combinations of 2 or more Complex Books

  • Paperback + eBook bundle $5,000
  • Hardcover + eBook bundle $5,000
  • Paperback + Hardcover bundle $5,000
  • Paperback + Hardcover + eBook bundle  $7,100 
Interior Design Extra Services Basic Enhanced Complex

Up to 25 Footnotes or Endnotes per chapter  

Additional Footnotes = $0.50/footnote over 25/chapter; $0.70/footnote over 30/chapter; and $0.80/footnotes over 35/chapter

15/Ch. 30/Ch. 40/Ch.
Index created from Author selected terms    *Charged by term/word $1.50/term $2.50/term $3.25/term
Rush fees - for delivery in 1 month (add these fees to the cost of your chosen book interior level) $100 $200 $400

 

**For all interitor-design levels, add $100 for every 5,000 words over 60,000 words.

Book Covers Services and Pricing

Basic Book Cover

Basic Cover Design

  • A Basic cover uses just text on a white, black, colored, or gradient background. You may choose white text on a dark background, black on a light background, or colored text on a complimentary background.
  • Also included is a small author photo next to a short 150-word author biography on the back cover. Note. eBooks only have a front cover.   
  • Includes two rounds of revisions***.
  • Back Cover Text Options – choice of only one:
    • Brief book topic description and brief author biography next to photo.
    • Longer/full book topic description only.
    • Longer author biography.
  • Full back devoted to Endorsements/quotes from reviewers.
  • Authors will proofread and approve all cover text prior to submission for book cover design layout and formatting mockup.

Charges when ordering 1 type of Basic Cover. Any Basic Cover that takes more than 6-hrs to produce will be charged at the hourly rate of $80/hr.

  • Paperback Only $490
  • Hardcover Only $490
  • eBook Only $250

Charges when ordering Combinations of 2 or more types of Basic Book Covers

  • Paperback & eBook bundle $740
  • Hardcover & eBook bundle $740
  • Paperback & Hardcover bundle $825
  • Paperback, Hardcover & eBook bundle $1,050

Sample Basic Cover

Enhanced Book Cover

Enhanced Cover Design: Description & Inclusions

  • An Enhanced cover includes everything in a Basic cover, but also has 1 image on the front cover that can be purchased from online copyright free stock images or selected from the author’s photo or illustration collection.
  • Any image shall need only minor adjustments such as resizing, increased resolution, decreased opacity, etc., for optimal appearance. The image must be selected and submitted by the author. Biography photo also included on the back cover. Note. eBooks only have a front cover.
  • Includes three rounds of revisions***. 
  • Back Cover Text Options – choice of only one:
    • Brief book topic description and brief author biography next to photo.
    • Longer/full book topic description only.
    • Longer author biography.
  • Full back devoted to Endorsements/quotes from reviewers.
  • Authors will proofread and approve all cover text prior to submission for book cover design layout and formatting mockup.

Charges when ordering 1 type of Enhanced Cover. Any Enhanced Cover that takes more than 8-hrs to produce will be charge at the hourly rate of $80/hr

  • Paperback Only $650
  • Hardcover Only $650
  • eBook Only $330

Charges when ordering Combinations of 2 or more types of Enhanced Book Covers

  • Paperback & eBook bundle $990
  • Hardcover & eBook bundle $990
  • Paperback & Hardcover bundle $1,150
  • Paperback & Hardcover & eBook bundle $1,500

Custom Book Cover

Custom Cover Design: Description & Inclusions

  • The same as an Enhanced cover with the addition of a second image. The two images may be separate photos or illustrations or a composite image (combines 2 images into 1) on an Enhanced background. Or, if appropriate, the
  • Enhanced background may be designed to detail additional treatment such as texturing and span across the front, spine, and back cover backgrounds.
  • The images may be purchased by the author or author owned. A biography photo is also included on the back cover.
  • Note. eBooks only have a front cover.
  • Four rounds of revisions***.
  • Back Cover Text Options – choice of only one:

    • Brief book topic description and brief author biography next to photo.
    • Longer/full book topic description only.
    • Longer author biography.
    • Full back devoted to Endorsements/quotes from reviewers.
  • Authors will proofread and approve all cover text prior to submission for book cover design layout and formatting mockup.

Charges when ordering 1 type of Custom Cover. Any Custom Cover that takes more than 12-hrs to produce will be charged a the hourly rate of $80/hr

  • Paperback Only $990
  • Hardcover Only $990
  • eBook Only $495

Combo Pack Charges: When ordering 2 or more types of Complex Book Covers

  • Paperback & eBook $1,500
  • Hardcover & eBook $1,500
  • Paperback & Hardcover $1,800
  • Paperback, Hardcover % eBook $2,300

Complex Book Cover

Complex Cover Design: Description & Inclusions

  • A Complex cover can have one of several options:
    • Use of a unique compiled image (a combination of 2 to 4 images to form a new image) on an Enhanced background.
    • Use of a unique compiled image on a custom designed background.
    • Use of a unique image place on a purchased background spanning the whole cover.
    • Use of a custom designed image on a custom designed background with examples, sketches, or screen shots of similarly designed book covers.
    • Any option (1–4) with the addition of logo, personal or professional symbols or insignia.
  • Biography photo also included on the back cover. Note: eBooks only have a front cover.
  • Includes six rounds of revisisons***. 
  • Back Cover Text Options – choice of only one:
    • Brief book topic description and brief author biography next to photo.
    • Longer/full book topic description only.
    • Longer author biography.
  • Full back devoted to Endorsements quotes from reviewers.
  • Authors will proofread and approve all cover text prior to submission for book cover design layout and formatting mockup.

Charges when ordering 1 type of Complex Cover. Any Complex Cover that takes more than 20-hrs to produce will be charged at the hourly rate of $80/hr.

  • Paperback Only $1,320
  • Hardcover Only $1,320
  • eBook Only $660

Combo Pack Charges: When ordering 2 or more types of Complex Book Covers

  • Paperback & eBook $2,000
  • Hardcover & eBook $2,600
  • Paperback & Hardcover $2,450
  • Paperback, Hardcover & eBook $3,100

Additional Fees charged for any changes to the background, images, or significant changes or addition to any text.

Book Cover Extra Services Basic Enhanced Custom Complex
Rush fees - for delivery in 1 month (add these fees to the cost of your chosen book interior level) $100 $200 $300 $400

 

***Requests for additional pre-publication rounds of revision will be subject to additional fees.

Book Interior and Cover-Design Costs

  Paperback only Hardback only Ebook only Paperback & Ebook Hardcover & Ebook Paperback & Hardcover Paperback, Hardback & Ebook
Basic Interior & Basic Cover $1,490 $1,490 $1,250 $2,240 $2,240 $2,375 $3,100
Basic Interior & Enhanced Cover $1,650 $1,650 $1,330 $2,490 $2,490 $2,700 $3,550
Basic Interior & Custom Cover

$1,990

$1,990 $1,495 $3,000 $3,000 $3,350 $4,350
Basic Interior & Complex Cover $2,320 $2,320 $1,660 $3,500 $3,500 $4,000 $5,150
Enhanced Interior & Basic Cover $1,990 $1,990 $1,750 $2,940 $2,940 $3,125 $4,100
Enhanced Interior & Enhanced Cover $2,150 $2,150 $1,830 $3,190 $3,190 $3,450 $4,550
Enhanced Interior & Custom Cover $2,490 $2,490 $1,995 $3,700 $3,700 $4,100 $5,350
Enhanced Interior & Complex Cover $2,820 $2,820 $2,150 $4,200 $4,200 $4,750 $6,150
Complex Interior & Basic Cover $3,090 $3,090 $2,850 $5,740 $5,740 $5,825 $8,150
Complex Interior & Enhanced Cover $2,650 $2,650 $2,930 $5,990 $5,990 $6,150 $8,600
Complex Interior & Custom Cover $3,590 $3,590 $3,095 $6,500 $6,500 $6,800 $9,400
Complex Interior & Complex Cover $3,920 $3,920 $3,260 $7,000 $7,000 $7,450 $10,200

 

 

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