Thank you for your interest in my design services. Hopefully, one of these packages will be a perfect fit for where you’re at in your publishing adventure. If not, I can prepare a custom proposal just for you.
The Homestretch
Chapter + Picture Books
For clients with completed illustrations and a copyedited manuscript who are ready for typesetting and the necessary final touches. I ensure you have everything you need for print-ready cover and interior files.
As with all my services, you are the publisher, and I will not hold rights to any of the content. Any account that needs to be created will be registered by you in your name so you have full control of each platform.
$1,750
(payable in 2 installments)
Editing
Proofreading of print-ready PDFs
Design
Complete the cover using client-provided art
Add the title treatment and author/illustrator credits
Add any additional text and final embellishments needed
Prepare the interior using client-provided art
Typeset the interior
Complete the front and back matter pages
Deliverables
Print-ready PDFs for your printer’s specs
Fixed-format ePub
Digital Advance Reader Copy
Cover and interior pages as JPG files
Cover elements as individual PNG files
Source files
Does not include
Printing fees
Marketing
Illustrator fees
Advertising
The Design Studio
Chapter + Picture Books
For clients with a copyedited manuscript and an illustrator who is ready to get to work. I work with you to develop the tech specs for your project, review artwork at each stage of development, and create print-ready cover and interior files.
As with all my services, you are the publisher, and I will not hold rights to any of the content. Any account that needs to be created will be registered by you in your name so you have full control of each platform.
$4,000
(payable in 4 installments)
Editing
Proofreading of print-ready PDFs
Art Direction
Creative brief
Illustrator interview
Illustrator contract
Illustrator communication
2 rounds of storyboarding
2 rounds of line art
2 rounds of color
Book design
Typesetting
Print coordinator
Deliverables
Print-ready PDFs for your printer’s specs
Fixed-format ePub
Digital Advance Reader Copy
Each spread as a JPG file
Cover as a JPG file
Sell Sheet
Cover elements as individual PNG files
3D mock-ups of the cover and 3 interior spreads
Source files
Does not include
Printing fees
Marketing
Illustrator fees
Advertising
The Deep Dive
Chapter + Picture Books
For clients who have an unedited manuscript and no illustrator. This is a 12-month journey, because perfection can not be rushed. I am with you one-on-one through each step of the publishing process, building your book as we go.
As with all my services, you are the publisher, and I will not hold rights to any of the content. Any account that needs to be created will be registered by you in your name so you have full control of each platform.
$6,000
(payable in 6 installments)
Consulting
Publishing strategy session
Education at each stage of the process
Manuscript assessment
Mid-project Zoom calls
Email support
Resource connections
Editing
Editor communication
Development edit
Copy edit
Proofreading of print-ready PDFs
Art Direction
Creative brief
Illustrator interview
Illustrator contract
Illustrator communication
2 rounds of storyboarding
2 rounds of line art
2 rounds of color
Book design
Typesetting
Print coordinator
Deliverables
Print-ready PDFs for your printer’s specs
Fixed-format ePub
Digital Advance Reader Copy
Each spread as a JPG file
Cover as a JPG file
Sell Sheet
Cover elements as individual PNG files
3D mock-ups of the cover and 3 interior spreads
Source files
Administrative
Formal copyright
Library of Congress Control Number
PCIP block
ISBN assignment
Barcode generation
Does not include
Printing fees
Marketing
Illustrator fees
Advertising
I’m Melinda Martin, and I help authors create quality books for kids.
I meet each author where you are in the process. Request a fit call to learn how I can help you specifically.