Publishing Options

 

You are ready to publish when you've got your text/manuscript proofread, edited, and nearly finalized. If your book is a workbook or journal, you'll also need to have a rough sketch of the layout. If you're not there yet, we can help!  Check out our services. If this all seems confusing, book a FREE consulting call with us.

Herd Trek (We Publish)

50% Net Royalties

For those who want a discounted up-front cost and a vested partner in their success who will help them promote their book(s).

Sherpa Trek (You Publish)

100% Royalties

For those who wish to retain 100% of all future sales and manage their own book promotion or publish for personal use.

Option Features

Herd Trek

Sherpa Trek

Net Royalties to Author

50%

100%

Interior Layout/Design*

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Basic Cover Design & Format

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Proofread*

✔️

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Publish to 3 Print-on-Demand Sites

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1 Printed Book Proof

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Authorpreneur Community Membership

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3 60-Minute Consultations

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1-Hour Post-Publish Marketing Consultation

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Author T-Shirt

✔️

KDP Category & Keyword Management**

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ISBN Registry & Barcode

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Book Landing Page on WPC Website

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Basic Author Website Creation or Assistance Updating Your Existing Site

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Book Order Management

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Press Release for Your Book Launch

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Setup Assistance for Amazon Author Page

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Book Listing in WPC Marketing & Retail Sales

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Marketing Kit (includes 20 virtual book mock-ups, postcard, and bookmark design)

✔️

Add-ons

eBook

$300

Hardcover

Starting at $200

Cover Design

Starting at $300

Copy & Line Edit

Quote based on number of words

Developmental Edit

Quote based on number of words

Extra images

Quote based on number of images, placement, and edit requests

Audio Book

Quote based on number of words

Amazon Ads

Starting at $30/month

Pre-sale Set Up

$250

Marketing Design Services Available

Multiple Options

Post-Publish Marketing Management

Monthly Retainer Starting at $250/mo

Coaching***

$150/hr

*May be additional fees for books over 150 pages or complex interior design including forms and photos

**Book considered for enrollment to ads based on engagement and book reviews

***Discounts for nonprofits, active teachers, artists, and our contracted authors. Contact us for info. 

Some services not available on certain types of books. 

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