Services and Fees

Our fees are fair and competitive.  Because each book is unique, ask for an estimate to learn what your project will cost. We also offer discounts and packages to our clients who need more than one service. Contact us and send your draft manuscript, so that we can give you an accurate estimate.

Getting Started

• Book Plan and Organize Receive guides and three checklists to organize your book elements. Confer with an editor, who then uses your materials and information to create your book outline. $49 (discounted introductory rate!)
  

• Basic Manuscript Evaluation  A thoughtful review of ideas, organization and completeness. Includes a phone conference to discuss next steps. $99 (up to 100 pages/ $0.10/ea. additional page)

• Comprehensive Manuscript Evaluation  In-depth analysis of ideas, organization, tone, illustrations, effectiveness, etc. Includes a written report and phone conference to discuss next steps. $250 (up to 100 pages/ $0.15/ea. additional page)

Consulting

• Editorial & Publishing Consulting  Consult regarding book's audience, style, commercial viability, agent and publisher submissions, and more. Information is available about self publishing, private printing, selecting offset and digital printers, and book distribution. $30/hr for editing and book design clients, $50/hr as a single service

Editing

• Developmental Editing  Analyze book plan or draft, recommend improvements in content and organization. $35/hr for editing and book design clients, $70/hr as single service
• Content Editing  Improve draft quality for clarity, cohesiveness, and effectiveness $70/hr (estimate determined by the manuscript)
• Copy Editing  Correct sentence-level syntax and mechanics; proofreading $50/hr (estimate determined by the manuscript)

Book Design

• Interior Page Layout  $50/hr
• Photo Scanning and Correction  $50/hr
• Standard Book Cover Design  $200/ $300
• Commercial Layered Cover Design  $500

Printing and Publishing

• Printer Account, Private  Create your account with printer of choice, upload files, order and inspect proof, order and ship books. $100
• Print On Demand Account, Commercial Self Publishing Create account with digital printers for book sales in online bokstores such as amazon.com. Includes ISBN, file uploads, inspect proof, etc. $50/hr

Six Step Books: the Complete Author's Program

All services, included unlimited editorial support, are included in one fee. Ask for a specific price estimate based on the unique needs of your book.  Learn more