Transparent book service pricing

We believe in honest, upfront pricing with no hidden fees. Choose a package that fits your needs or request a custom quote for your unique book project.

Our packages

Each package below is designed around the most common combinations of services our authors request. All prices are in Canadian dollars and are based on a manuscript of up to 80,000 words. Longer manuscripts may incur a modest surcharge — we will provide an exact quote during your free consultation. Every package includes a dedicated project manager, regular progress updates, and our satisfaction guarantee.

Essentials

$1,490 CAD

Ideal for authors who need a final polish

  • Copyediting and proofreading
  • Style sheet creation
  • E-book formatting (EPUB)
  • Two rounds of revisions
  • Delivery in 3–4 weeks
  • Email support throughout
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Complete

$5,490 CAD

End-to-end publishing partnership

  • Everything in Professional
  • Back cover and spine design
  • Metadata optimization
  • Distribution setup (5 platforms)
  • Author website landing page
  • Launch strategy consultation
  • Unlimited revisions within scope
  • Delivery in 10–14 weeks
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Package comparison

Not sure which package is right for your book? Use the comparison table below to see exactly what is included in each tier. If you need a combination that does not fit neatly into one of these packages, we are happy to create a custom proposal tailored to your specific requirements and budget.

Feature Essentials Professional Complete
Developmental editing
Copyediting
Proofreading
Cover design (front)
Full cover (front, spine, back)
Print interior formatting
E-book formatting
ISBN registration
Metadata optimization
Distribution setup
Launch strategy
Revision rounds 2 3 Unlimited*

* Unlimited revisions within the agreed project scope.

À la carte services and add-ons

Prefer to pick and choose? Every service we offer is also available individually. Below are our standard à la carte rates. These rates are based on manuscripts up to 80,000 words; longer projects receive a custom quote. Add-ons can be combined with any package for a discounted rate.

Developmental editing

From $1,800

Full structural review with editorial letter and in-line comments. Includes one follow-up call.

Copyediting

From $950

Sentence-level editing for grammar, clarity, and consistency. Tracked changes in your preferred format.

Proofreading

From $550

Final error check on formatted files. Catches typos, spacing issues, and layout inconsistencies.

Cover design

From $750

Custom front cover for print and digital. Two initial concepts, unlimited revisions on chosen direction.

Full cover wrap

From $1,100

Front, spine, and back cover with barcode placement. Print-ready PDF and digital mockups included.

Interior formatting

From $650

Print-ready PDF and/or EPUB. Includes chapter openers, headers, footers, and table of contents.

Query package

From $350

Professional query letter, synopsis (short and long), and formatted sample chapters for agent submissions.

Rush delivery

+25–50%

Need your project faster? Rush fees apply based on the degree of timeline compression required.

All prices are estimates and may vary based on manuscript length, complexity, and specific requirements. We provide a firm, no-obligation quote after reviewing your manuscript during the free consultation. There are no hidden fees — the price we quote is the price you pay. We accept payment via bank transfer, credit card, and PayPal, and offer instalment plans for projects over $2,000 CAD.

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