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Publishing Cost
estimator

Pick the services your book needs and get an indicative budget range before you request a quote.

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Editing
Design
Marketing
Marketing figures reflect typical full-service starting prices. Editing and design figures are indicative. Your fixed quote depends on your manuscript.
Indicative budget
$7,905–11,160
sample range for your selection
Editing
$2,100
Design
$1,900
Marketing
$5,000
Publishing setup
$300
Editing scales with word count. Design and marketing are fixed by scope. Request a fixed quote for an exact price.
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What drives publishing costs

Editing is usually priced by word count and depth. Cover and interior design are priced per project. Marketing depends on how long the campaign runs and which channels it uses.

Where to spend first

If your budget is limited, prioritize a professional edit and a strong cover. Those two investments have the biggest effect on reviews and sales.

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