Self-Publication Services
Our typesetting and cover design services are tailored to meet your needs, whatever your publication goals.
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
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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.
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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).
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Our use of unique reader-friendly fonts also adds to the professional appearance of your book interior.
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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.
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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.
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$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.
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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.
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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 italicized 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 elaborate 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, diagrams, maps, etc. | ✅ | ||
| Interior publications intended for Textbooks, Manuals, Annual Reports, Court Fillings, Legal Proceedings, Government or Organization Law Proposals or Enactments. | ✅ | ||
| Interior includes extensive Index – see Extra Services (below). | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
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Rounds for Revisions* Requests for additional pre- or post-publication rounds of revision will be subject to additional fees. |
2 | 3 | 4 |
*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 |
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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:
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- 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***.
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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:
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- 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:
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- 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 |
