Pricing & Packages
As a small, independent hybrid publisher, we only take on less than a handful of titles per year so we can dedicate our time to our authors. Therefore, we have a strict vetting process and reject most of the manuscripts submitted to us. The pricing listed here is only for manuscripts that are accepted, so please ensure this is within your budget before you submit.
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 outside our standard publishing package.
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
The pricing of our publishing package includes word counts of up to 100k. Please note that we prefer to publish manuscripts up to 100k words unless we feel they are particularly stand out with a longer word count.
Publishing Package
This is our only publishing package.
Includes:
- Developmental Editing
- Copy/Line Editing
- Proofreading
- Cover Design for eBook & paperback, plus sizing for a hardback
- Interior formatting and typesetting for eBook, paperback, & hardback
- Traditional distribution to the trade via Gardners (UK) and Ingram (US & International)
- Superior print quality & production for UK distribution via CPI Group
- Chapter Header Art including matching dinkus
- NetGalley arc signups
- ISBN and barcode assignment
- Upload to over 100 e-retailers, such as KDP, Kobo, and Fable
- Stock warehousing at Astronaut HQ for direct orders
- Marketing guide and schedule
- Pre-order setup
- Copies sent to the British Library (in accordance with the Legal Deposit Libraries Act 2003)
- Continuous project management of your book post publishing
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Design Pack
Optional extras for a highly aesthetic book
Add on any of the below at any time to your package.
- Audiobook cover + £80
- Hardback cover size + £80
- Foil layover for cover elements
- Dustjacket design, both flap continuation and special edition design
- A map or alternate illustrative piece i.e. a family tree
- Character artwork (upgrade to NSFW art available)
- Title page art
- A range of marketing graphics
- 1 full page interior artwork
- End page design
- Sprayed edge design
- Additional chapter headers
- Bookplate design
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Important information
Please note the pricing below in USD.
Purchase with standard publishing -
Purchase with premium publishing -
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GBP - £5,000
USD - $5,000
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Marketing Pack
For authors needing extra support with self marketing
Add on any of the below at any time to your package.
- 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
- Online Book Tour
- Bookmark design
- Giveaways
- BookBub ad
- Newsletter template and 6 month plan
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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
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GBP - £5,000
USD - $5,000
Kids' Books Pack
Includes:
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- 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
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£7,500 GBP
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.
No minimum order.
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Shipping fee is subject to quote at the time of ordering.