What will your book cost?
Answer three quick questions for an instant baseline estimate, then compare packages. Flat fees, and you keep 100% of your royalties.
What kind of book are you making?
Roughly how long is it?
Will it need illustrations?
Your estimated range
- choose your path
Compare our publishing packages.
Exactly the right support for your story, at a flat fee. Listed prices include a 10% launch discount.
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| What's included | Standard $1,574 $1,749 | Professional $2,699 $2,999 | Illustrated $2,699 $2,999 | ★ Most loved All-Inclusive $5,579 $6,199 | Traditional $7,199 $7,999 |
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| Project Management | |||||
| Support with a project manager | |||||
| Access to help centre & portal | |||||
| Full copyright ownership | |||||
| 100% net royalties | |||||
| Editing | |||||
| Editor's feedback report | |||||
| Editorial consultation | – | – | – | ||
| Substantive edit | – | – | |||
| Copy editing | – | – | |||
| Post-layout proofread | – | – | – | ||
| Project coaching | – | – | – | – | |
| Design & Formatting | |||||
| Cover design & interior layout | |||||
| Revision rounds | 2 | 3 | 3 | Unlimited | Unlimited |
| Image insertions | 10 | 20 | – | 30 | 50 |
| Illustrations | |||||
| Custom illustrations | – | – | Full colour | Full colour | Full colour |
| Publishing & Distribution | |||||
| Paperback distribution | |||||
| Hardcover distribution | – | ||||
| Kindle eBook distribution | |||||
| Print-on-demand availability | |||||
| ISBN included | – | ||||
| Amazon Look Inside | – | ||||
| Author Copies | |||||
| Paperback author copies | 1 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 10 |
| Hardcover author copies | – | – | 1 | 2 | 5 |
| Marketing | |||||
| Book marketing workshop | – | – | – | ||
| Marketing consultation | – | – | – | ||
| Author website | – | – | – | – | |
| Book backgrounder | – | – | – | ||
| Custom marketing strategy | – | – | – | – | |
| Marketing bundle | – | – | – | – | |
- pricing questions
Fees and royalties, made clear.
Honest answers about what publishing costs and how our fees work. If yours is not here, the free consultation will cover it.
Get a Free Quote →01 How much does it cost to publish a children's book?
It depends entirely on what your book needs. A full service path covering editing, illustration, design, printing, and distribution is a bigger investment than a single job like formatting and upload. We price every project around your manuscript and your goals, not a fixed one size fits all fee. The consultation is free and includes a clear, honest breakdown.
02 How do your fees work?
We charge flat, upfront fees for the services you choose, agreed before any work begins. There are no hidden costs and no surprise invoices later. You always know exactly what you are paying for and why.
03 Do I really keep 100% of my royalties?
Yes. Royalties paid by retail platforms go directly to you, in full, forever. We earn from the flat production fees for our work, not from an ongoing share of your sales. Your book keeps earning for you, not for us.
04 Do you offer payment plans?
Yes. Qualified projects can be split into interest free installments, commonly three or six payments, with work beginning after the first deposit. We want the cost to be manageable rather than a barrier to publishing your book.
05 What is included in a full publishing package?
A complete package typically includes editing, custom illustration, cover and interior design, print and ebook file setup, ISBN, distribution, and launch support. We tailor exactly what is included to your book, so you are not paying for things you do not need.
06 Why do prices vary so much between books?
Illustration is the biggest factor. A 32 page full colour picture book needs far more original art than a text driven chapter book, so it costs more to produce. Length, format, and the services you choose all play a part too.
07 Is the instant estimate my final price?
No, it is a friendly starting point based on a few quick details. Your exact quote depends on your manuscript, the artwork, and the services you choose. Send us your project for a precise, no obligation proposal.
08 Can I start with one service and add more later?
Yes. You can begin with a single service, such as editing or a cover, and add others whenever you are ready. There is no obligation to buy a full package, and your earlier work carries straight into the next stage.
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