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Packages & starting prices

A clearer way to plan your book.

Explore our book-development packages and standalone services. Starting prices are estimates; the final scope and fee depend on your manuscript, deliverables and publishing goals.

End-to-end writing

Ghostwriting packages

From getting your concept onto the page to a complete book and author platform.

Book-development package

The Foundation

$3,000 starting

Turn your book idea into a clear, well-structured plan with a detailed outline and 2–3 professionally written sample chapters that capture your unique voice and vision.

  • Discovery & author interview
  • Author voice & writing style development
  • Book concept & target audience identification
  • Detailed chapter-by-chapter outline
  • Writing of 2–3 sample chapters
  • Revisions as outlined in your project agreement
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Book-development package

The Author Brand

$7,500 starting

A complete service to develop your book and author brand, with publishing support and promotional services tailored to your goals.

  • Complete book ghostwriting
  • Author bio & brand positioning
  • Professional publishing assistance
  • Custom author website creation
  • Book listing & description optimization
  • Blog content & 5–7 SEO-friendly articles
  • Search engine optimization (SEO)
  • Social media content strategy
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Individual service packages

Prefer to focus on a specific stage? Start with the service that will move your project forward.

Individual service

Line Editing Package

Sentence-by-sentence polish preserves your distinct authorial voice, tone, and intent.

$2,000 starting
  • Full review for clarity, flow, tone, and structural consistency
  • Grammar, punctuation, and usage checks
  • Style-sheet alignment
  • Revisions as outlined in your project agreement
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Individual service

Developmental Editing Package

A thorough editorial process to reshape the core storyline and enhance the overall reader experience.

$3,000 starting
  • Big-picture review of structure, pacing, argument, characters, and reader experience
  • Full manuscript assessment and structural review
  • Chapter-by-chapter notes and in-depth editorial letter
  • One-on-one author consultation session
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Individual service

Copyediting Package

A detailed copyedit to correct grammar, spelling and usage, and make your manuscript consistent.

$1,500 starting
  • Grammar, punctuation, syntax, and spelling checks
  • Terminology, capitalization, hyphenation, and numbers consistency
  • Voice consistency throughout
  • Custom style sheet for character details, spelling choices, and house style
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Individual service

Proofreading Package

A final review to catch remaining typos and inconsistencies before publication.

$1,500 starting
  • Rigorous typo, spelling, and mechanical error checks
  • Consistent layout formatting and proper punctuation
  • Comprehensive final editorial report
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Individual service

Book Formatting Package

Custom layout for print and eBook editions, built on a consistent publishing system.

$1,000 starting
  • Print interior formatting, front & back matter, and chapter styling
  • Production-ready PDF files for print
  • Optimized eBook-ready files
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Publishing Setup Package

Prepare your finished book for distribution with organized metadata and platform-ready publishing assets.

$800 starting
  • Step-by-step publishing roadmap
  • Metadata preparation
  • ISBN management & advice
  • Retailer file preparation
  • Launch platform checklist
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Individual service

Cover Design Package

Professional cover creation featuring strong typography, visual direction, and creative strategy.

$500 starting
  • Two distinct cover concept options
  • Front cover concept
  • Complete spine & back cover artwork
  • Creative direction & strategy
  • Print-ready final files
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Author Platform Package

Essential written and visual assets to present yourself consistently as an author and support your launch.

$2,500 starting
  • Professionally written author bio
  • Website copy starter set
  • Social profile copy
  • Reader-facing book descriptions
  • Complete launch messaging kit
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Individual service

Book Consultation Package

A focused strategy session for authors who need clarity on manuscript development, editing or publishing direction.

$300 per session
  • 60-minute consultation
  • Pre-call manuscript review
  • Priority questions answered
  • Action-plan summary
  • Recommended next steps
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Need a combination that isn’t listed?

We can discuss a custom scope based on your book, timeline and priorities.

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