Our rates
Browse the table below to learn about our standard packages as well as additional services we offer. If you want to create a custom estimate for your book, or if you are ready to begin publication, use our:
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Standard formatting | Non standard formatting | Young adult | Children’s | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Standard package (details) | $1,549 | $1,999 | $1,199 | $999 |
| Custom, professionally designed book cover and interior formatting, set up for print-on-demand sales • ISBN and bar code • registration with Library of Congress • availability on all major online retailers & 25,000 retail locations • registration with Bowker's Books in Print • a physical proof for your review before publication • advice on the best ways to market your book • five complimentary copies of the book on publication. Review the complete details | ||||
| Maximum images (details) | 5 | 20 | 5 | no limit |
| The maximum number of images allowed in each type of standard publishing package. This includes any combination of charts, graphs, maps, photographs and illustrations, for instance. | ||||
| Cost per additional images | $10/ea | $10/ea | $10/ea | n/a |
| Additional layout services | ||||
| Index (details) | $200 | |||
| Luminare will create an index of up to 200 terms provided by the author. | ||||
| Footnotes or endnotes (details) | $200 | |||
| Luminare will include footnotes and endnotes as specified by the author. | ||||
| Additional distribution (details) | $100 | |||
| Some authors prefer to use an additional distribution service to offer a more favorable pricing to bookstores. Luminare is happy to discuss this option to determine if it is the right move for you. | ||||
| Each 10,000 words exceeding 90,000 | $100 | |||
| Add a hardcover version (details) | $300 | |||
| Luminare will create a hardcover version of your book with a dust jacket and separate ISBN, and set up distribution as needed. | ||||
| Additional editing services (editing calculator) | ||||
| Copy editing (details) | 1.5 cents/word | |||
| Editing for grammar, spelling, punctuation and more. Read more about editing options. | ||||
| Copy editing & proofreading (details) | 2 cents/word | |||
| Copy editing plus an additional reading of the typeset proof as a final check before publication. Read more about editing options. | ||||
| Line editing (details) | 3.5 cents/word | |||
| Includes copy editing as well as a more substantial examination of the manuscript. Read more about editing options. | ||||
| Additional promotional packages | ||||
| Deluxe Promotional Package (details) | $840 | |||
| Includes business card, bookmark, 5x7 postcard mailer, 8.5" x 11" flyer, 11"x17" poster, one sheet, Facebook banner, Facebook announcement (JPG), email announcement (PDF) | ||||
| Print promotional package (details) | $640 | |||
| Includes business card, bookmark, 5x7 postcard mailer, 8.5" x 11" flyer, 11"x17" poster, one sheet | ||||
| Social media promotional package (details) | $360 | |||
| Includes one sheet, Facebook banner, Facebook announcement (JPG), email announcement (PDF) | ||||
| Author website (details) | $500 | |||
| Luminare will create a unique website for you so customers can easily find your book. More | ||||
| NEW! Author Assistant Services (details) | $60/hour | |||
| In addition to promotional items, we offer a range of book marketing services, including Amazon Author Page set-up; Goodreads author page set-up; advance copy PDFs, ebooks, or cover jpgs for pre-sales; create print ads; create social media posting templates. More | ||||
| A la carte promotional items | ||||
| Business card | $75 | |||
| Bookmark | $75 | |||
| 5x7 postcard mailer | $75 | |||
| 8.5" x 11" flyer | $135 | |||
| 11"x17" poster | $145 | |||
| One-sheet | $160 | |||
| Facebook banner | $75 | |||
| Facebook announcement (JPG) | $50 | |||
| Email announcement (PDF) | $75 | |||