astronaut publishing
exploring the universe,
one story at a time
Pricing & Packages
We aim to provide a clear and honest pricing model. The prices you see here are exactly what you pay. No hidden fees. No upselling. You can choose any extras you'd like to add.
We understand this is a large investment, and we're here to support you in making a decision that's in your best interest. We'll never pressure you to take the deal. If you ultimately feel the prices reflected here are not achievable for you, we understand, and we'd still be delighted to help and guide you with some alternative options. If you decide you'd like to self publish with only a little help (for example just having a beautiful cover designed), then we encourage you to visit our sister company, Stardust Book Services, who are pre-publication specialists.
Important information
Our standard pricing is based on the total word count of your book, so please check the price next to the appropriate word count in the standard publishing package.
The editing is the biggest expense that goes in to your package. We offer comprehensive editing on all our packages as standard so you can be confident we're putting the best book possible out there.
Publishing Package
This is our only publishing package.
Includes:
- Manuscript Evaluation
- Follow-up manuscript review
- Copy/Line Editing
- Proofreading
- Cover Design for eBook, paperback, & hardcover
- Interior formatting and typesetting
- Traditional distribution to the trade via our distribution partner, Clays
- NetGalley arc signups
- Chapter Header Art
- Dinkus art
- ISBNs and barcodes assignment
- Upload to all online platforms - Wide distribution option
- Marketing guide and schedule
- Pre-order setup
- 25 print copies
- Personal VA
- Consultation and mentoring
Important information
Please note the pricing below is in USD.
50k-60k word count - $4,599
61k-70k word count - $4,799
71k-80k word count - $4,999
81k-90k word count - $5,299
91k-100k word count - $5,499
101k-110k word count - $5,699
111k-120k word count - $5,899
For manuscripts above 120k, please add an additional $25 per every additional 1k words
Kids' Books Pack
Includes:
- Cover Design and Illustration
- 20 Full page illustrations
- 2 Double page spread illustrations
- 4 additional pages (i.e. title page)
- 5 Colouring book pages
- 8 Book Mockups
- 1 Social media cover image
- 3 Merchandise designs (i.e. a bookmark)
- 7 Social media countdown images
- Developmental Editing
- Copy/Line Editing
- Proofreading
- Interior Formatting
- ISBN and barcode purchase
- 25 author print copies
- Upload to various publishing platforms
- Wide distribution option
- Marketing guide and schedule
£7,500 GBP
Design Pack
Optional extras for a highly aesthetic book
Includes:
- Dustjacket design, both flap continuation and special edition design
- A map or alternate illustrative piece i.e. a family tree
- 2 pieces of character artwork or 1 piece including 2 characters (upgrade to NSFW art available)
- Title page art
- A range of marketing graphics
- 1 full page interior artwork
- Back/front matter illustration
Important information
Please note the pricing below in USD.
Purchase with standard publishing -
Purchase with premium publishing -
Purchased alone -
GBP - £5,000
USD - $5,000
Printing
We offer a direct print order service for when you need copies to sell at book fairs, conventions, and markets. Order direct from us for wholesale and cost pricing.
Minimum 50 books required.
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2,000:
For 2,000+, get in touch for a custom quote!
Extended Marketing Pack
For authors needing extra support with self marketing
Includes:
- Custom video trailer
- Facebook & Twitter (X) banner
- 5 Instagram icons
- 5 TikTok Influencer reviews
- Amazon Ads
- 1 month of advertising on Facebook and Instagram
- Extended marketing pack and schedule
- Author website set up
- Press kit
- Promotional street team
- Book Tour
- Bookplates
- Bookmark design
- Giveaways
- BookBub ad
- PR kits
- Newsletter template and 6 month plan
Important information
Please note the pricing below in GBP or USD. There is a difference in price due to pricing differences in each country i.e. ISBNs
GBP - £5,000
USD - $5,000
Merchandise Package
Includes custom design and printing of the following:
- 100 beer mat/coasters
- 100 Stickers
- 50 pin badges
- 100 bookmarks
- 50 character cards
- 25 hardback prints with bookplates
*Shipping to be calculated separately based on location. Please contact us directly for a shipping quote.