Developmental Editing (incl. 2 reviews, summary, markup + 1hr call)                        $2,500 CAD

Dedicated editor: written directional summaries, weekly calls (up to 8), preparation of files for copy-editing

Copy Editing                                                                                                                          $2,250 CAD

Copy editing ensures that all sentences are correctly written and punctuated, paragraphing is logical, and the writing style is consistent. Our copy editors respect and preserve the author's voice in manuscripts.

Proofreading                                                                                                                          $1,200 CAD

Detailed review of printed proof copy for punctuation, grammar and typesetting issues

Amazon Strategic Placing (metadata, keywords, categories)                                           $200 CAD

Metadata research: keywords, category selection, book data sheet for future reference

Project Management & Client Support                                                                             $1,000 CAD

Coordination of all contributors and guiding the book through each stage to final print and distribution

Cover Design Package (ebook + print + banners + audio + mockup)                               $645 CAD

Cover art and graphic package: ebook and print covers, web banner, bookmark, audiobook cover (square), 3D mockup

Interior Design (Vellum — up to 10 images)                                                                        $900 CAD

Used for books of text, up to 10 photos or illustrations; $50 per additional image. Produces print book and ebook files.

Interior Formatting (InDesign — complex layouts)                                                         $2,250 CAD

Used for complex layouts. Creation of a professional layout for the interior pages of the book using InDesign software. Includes eBook production.

ISBN + Uploading + Legal Deposit                                                                                        $300 CAD

Provision of ISBN's for each format of the book (soft cover, hardcover, ebook, audiobook), submitting legal deposit copies to Libraries & Archives, uploading of ebook to global platforms, uploading of print book to KDP and Ingram Spark, includes 5 author copies

Listing Support (KDP setup, links, Amazon author page)                                                   $350 CAD

SELF PUBLISHING SUPPORT: Guidance for Amazon posting, universal links, landing page, author page setup on Amazon, ordering author copies for the first time

Indexing                                                                                                                                     $750 CAD

Create a back of book index of keywords

Technical Review of Manuscript                                                                                           $600 CAD

Required for books where technical information must be accurate

Sensitivity Review of Manuscript                                                                                         $600 CAD

Required for books which deal with sensitive topics.

Audiobook Project Management (per finished hour)                                                            $80/ HR

Actor management, proof listening & corrections, project management (per finished hour)

Audiobook Actor Fees (per finished hour, est. USD)                                                 $100-200 CAD

Fees paid to Actor (expect 100 - 200 USD per finished hour)

Author Coaching & Editing (full support during writing process)                                $2,500 CAD

Support for the author during the writing process

Coaching Calls (per hour)                                                                                                          $80/ HR

Regular calls with author to provide direction and support during the first draft creation

Collaboration Single Chapter Book                                                                                      $125 CAD

Production of chapter book for one author up to 5000 words in pdf and epub forms

Creation of Word file from Physical Book                                                                             $75 CAD

Destructive Scanning of Physical Book to create Word file, no return of pages

eBook from InDesign File                                                                                                     $1000 CAD

Producing a flowable eBook (for all eReaders) from an InDesign file

eBook Rescue                                                                                                                           $795 CAD

Creation of a fully flowable eBook from another format.

Marketing Support                                                                                                                 

Marketing support beyond our normal support to be negotiated and contracted separately.

Author Copies                                                                                                                

50% of list price, includes printing, shipping and taxes