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BESPOKE TIER Packages & Pricing

A bespoke tier publishing model is a customized publishing package where an author pays for selected publishing services while also receiving professional publishing support similar to a traditional publisher. A bespoke tier system allows authors to:

  • Choose only the services they need.
  • Upgrade or combine packages.
  • Tailor marketing, editing, design, printing, and distribution support.
  • All thoughtfully offered to support your journey from manuscript to marketplace - offering the guidance, excellence, and care needed to bring your book to life.
  • Includes free author consultations after onboarding.

editing

Publishing Editing Services

A publishing editing service is a professional service that helps improve a manuscript before it is published - whether it’s a book manuscript, academic paper, article, thesis, or business content.

First Item

R0.25 per word

 

Copy Editing

Copy editing focuses on improving the technical quality, readability, clarity, and professionalism of the manuscript without changing the author’s core message or voice. 


Includes:

  • Grammar correction.
  • Spelling correction.
  • Punctuation correction. 
  • Sentence flow improvement.
  • Consistency checks.
  • Clarity enhancement. 
  • Word choice refinement. 
  • Formatting consistency. 
  • Removing repetition. 
  • Correcting awkward phrasing.


Purpose

To make the manuscript polished, professional, and publication-ready.

Second Item

R0.35 per word

 

Developmental Editing

Developmental editing is deep structural editing focused on the overall quality, organization, flow, and effectiveness of the manuscript. This is the highest-level editing service.


Includes:

  • Copy Editing.
  • Improving book structure + organization.
  • Consistent storytelling/message flow + pacing.
  • Strengthening/Identifying weak sections.
  • Improving reader engagement.
  • Clarifying the author’s message. 
  • Recommending rewrites or restructuring. 
  • Strengthening introductions and conclusions.


Third Item

R0.20 per word

 

Proofreading

Proofreading is a professional evaluation and diagnostic review of the manuscript. 


Includes:

  • Reading the manuscript.
  • Identifying strengths and weaknesses. 
  • Evaluating structure and readability. 
  • Assessing market readiness. 
  • Identifying editing needs. 


Final-stage correction of:

  • Typos. 
  • Spelling. 
  • Punctuation. 
  • Formatting errors.

 

Deliverables Usually Include:

  • Editorial report. 
  • Strengths and weaknesses overview. 
  • Recommendations. 
  • Publishing readiness feedback. 
  • Suggested improvement areas.

TYPESETTING & BOOK LAYOUT

NON-FICTION BOOK PACKAGES

Your message deserves clarity and authority. Our non-fiction layout services are designed to enhance readability while elevating your credibility as an author.

First Item

R6.00 per page

 

Essential Layout 

Clean. Professional. Foundational.

Perfect for authors who want a polished and reader-friendly interior.

Includes:

  • Interior book formatting (print-ready PDF + EPub format).
  • Professional typesetting & formatting. 
  • Standard paragraph indentation. 
  • Consistent font pairing & spacing. 
  • Clean chapter structuring. 
  • Basic header design (Author Name & Book Title). 
  • Bullet points & numbered lists formatting.


Best for: First-time authors, workbooks, and foundational manuscripts

Second Item

R7.00 per page

 

Signature Layout 

Elevated. Structured. Refined.

A more sophisticated layout designed to enhance flow, engagement, and visual appeal.

Includes everything in Essential, plus:

  • Custom chapter opening pages. 
  • Drop caps for chapter beginnings. 
  • Well-structured and styled chapter headings. 
  • Enhanced spacing for readability. 
  • Stylised headers (Author Title & Book Name). 
  • Pull quotes or emphasis styling (if applicable). 


Best for: Coaches, thought leaders, & premium non-fiction.

Third Item

Request a quote

 

Prestige Layout 

Luxury. Impactful. Distinctive.

For authors who want their book to feel like a high-end, professionally published masterpiece.

Includes everything in Signature, plus:

  • Fully customised interior design style. 
  • Bespoke chapter layouts. 
  • Advanced typography styling.
  • Designed section dividers & visual elements. 
  • Infographic-style formatting (where applicable). 
  • Workbook/journal integration (if needed). 
  • Multiple revision rounds for perfection. 


FICTION BOOK PACKAGES

Fiction requires a layout that allows readers to fully immerse themselves in the world of your story.

First Item

R6.50 per page

 

Essential Layout

Simple. Elegant. Distraction-Free.

Includes:

  • Professional typesetting.
  • Standard paragraph indentation (first-line style).
  • Clean, readable font selection. 
  • Chapter title formatting. 
  • Running headers (Author Name/Book Title).
  • Scene break styling. 
  • Print-ready PDF. 


Best for: Novels, novellas, and debut fiction authors.

Second Item

R7.50 per page

 

Signature Layout

Refined. Atmospheric. Engaging.

Includes everything in Essential, plus:

  • Drop caps at chapter openings. 
  • Stylised chapter title pages. 
  • Custom scene break elements. 
  • Decorative yet subtle typography enhancements. 
  • Consistent visual storytelling flow.

 

Best for: Authors wanting a more immersive and elevated reading experience.

Third Item

Request a quote

 

Prestige Layout

Cinematic. Luxurious. Unforgettable.

Includes everything in Signature, plus:

  • Bespoke interior design aligned with genre.
  • Custom chapter openers with design elements.
  • Advanced typography for emotional tone setting.
  • Ornamental scene dividers. 
  • Special layout considerations for dual timelines, letters, or inserts. 
  • Print-ready + eBook formatting. (EPUB & Kindle-ready).
  • Multiple refinement rounds. 


Best for: Premium fiction releases.

✧ ADD ON SERVICES ✧ Enhance Your Interior Experience Image & illustration placement - Footnotes & endnotes formatting - Index formatting → Request Quote

BOOK COVER DESIGN

Where Your Book Becomes Visually Unforgettable

You are not selling a cover, you are selling: First impressions - Market positioning - Shelf appeal - Click-worthiness.

First Item

R1 000 - R2 000

 

Essential Cover 


Positioning: Clean, professional, market-ready.

Includes:

  • Custom concept development from scratch.
  • Front, Back, and Spine integrated. 
  • Typography styling (title, subtitle, author name).
  • 2 design concepts to choose from.
  • 2 revision rounds.
  • Basic mock-up.
  • Print-ready interior file. 

Second Item

R2 500 - R3 500

 

Signature Cover 


Positioning: Elevated, visually compelling.

Includes everything in Essential, plus:

  • Front, back & spine (full wrap design).
  • Integrated layout for print.
  • Advanced typography styling. 
  • Market-aligned design concept. 
  • Book cover mock-ups (premium set).  

Third Item

Request a quote

 

Prestige Cover 


Positioning: High-end, brand-defining.

Includes everything in Signature, plus:

  • Custom concept development from scratch.
  • High-end visual composition. 
  • Advanced design detailing.
  • Multiple premium mock-ups. 
  • Enhanced branding alignment (author brand).
  • Priority turnaround. 
  • Extended refinement rounds.

poetry books

A Curated Literary Experience

First Item

R4 000 – R7 000

 

Essential Layout

 

Positioning: Clean, elegant, and reader-focused.

Includes:

  • Professional poetry typesetting.
  • Copy editing.
  • Intentional spacing & line-break preservation. 
  • Clean, minimal layout design. 
  • Standard headers (Author / Book Title). 
  • Section breaks for poem grouping.
  • Print-ready interior file. 


Best for: Minimalist poetry collections. 

Second Item

R7 500 – R11 500

 

Signature Layout

 

Positioning: Artistic, expressive, visually engaging.

Includes everything in Essential, plus:

  • Stylised poem titles & section pages.
  • Custom spacing for emotional pacing.
  • Drop caps or opening poem styling 
  • Subtle decorative elements (lines, accents, dividers).
  • Enhanced typography pairing.
  • Interior design consistency across themes.

Third Item

Request a quote

 

Prestige Layout

 

Positioning: Gallery-level, collectible literary piece.  

Includes everything in Signature, plus:

  • Fully customised interior design concept.
  • Bespoke section openers & visual storytelling flow. 
  • Advanced typography styling for tone & rhythm. 
  • Integration of imagery or artistic elements (if desired). 
  • Premium layout detailing (negative space, pacing, structure).
  • Multiple revision rounds.  

Children’s Books

✦ CHILDREN’S BOOK ILLUSTRATION & COVER PACKAGES ✦

A visual storytelling experience that brings a child’s imagination to life in colour, character & wonder.

First Item

R5 000

 

Storybook Starter

Best for: Short children’s books.


Positioning: A beautiful entry into illustrated storytelling with a strong, professional foundation.


Includes:

  • Typesetting & book layout.
  • Copy editing.
  • Up to 10 custom illustrations. 
  • Character design (up to 4 characters). 
  • Scenery/background illustration. 
  • Consistent illustration style throughout.
  • Print-ready interior file. 

Second Item

R11 500

 

Signature Storybook

Best for: Full-length children’s storybook.


Positioning: Fully immersive, children’s book experience.

Includes everything in Story Starter, plus:

  • Up to 20 custom illustrations. 
  • Enhanced character detailing. 
  • Expanded scenery & environmental depth. 
  • Book cover design (front cover). 
  • Refined typesetting for storytelling flow.
  • Visual consistency across all pages. 

Third Item

Request a quote

 

Prestige  Storybook 

Best for: Multi-book series.


Positioning:  A fully immersive children’s book brought to life with depth, artistry, and storytelling excellence. 


Includes everything in Story Starter & Signature, plus:

  • Up to 40 custom illustrations. 
  • Advanced character development (up to 5 characters). 
  • Rich, detailed scenery & world-building. 
  • Full book cover design (front, back & spine). 
  • Full book compilation with storyline support/refinement. 
  • Premium typesetting & layout design. 

✦ OPTIONAL ADD-ONS ✦ Extra illustration → R50 – R500 each ✧ Additional character design → R500 – R1000

Global Distribution

Positioned for Global Visibility & Reader Access

Your book will be strategically placed for worldwide reach, ensuring it is discoverable across leading online bookstores and digital reading platforms. From major retailers to international reading apps, your work will be accessible, searchable, and professionally presented to a global audience.

First Item

R5 000

  

  • Professional eBook conversion (EPUB & Kindle-ready formats).
  • Paperback formatting & publishing setup.
  • Print-on-demand setup for worldwide distribution.
  • Upload to Amazon Kindle Direct Publishing. 
  • Distribution to Kobo Writing Life. 
  • Placement across 10+ additional global platforms. 
  • Author account setup & guidance.
  • ISBN and metadata structuring.
  • Metadata optimisation for discoverability. 
  • Strategic pricing & royalty guidance.
  • Extended support & revisions. 

Second Item

R300

ISBN assignment with Barcode (PNG, JPG, EPS, PDF).


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