Picture Book Design and Production Packages
Martin Publishing Studio offers four options for author-publishers. We realize that your project may not fit perfectly into one of these four categories, but schedule a fit call for the one that best meets your needs and we can build a custom proposal if needed.
You can click on each package to learn more or view a side-by-side comparison of all picture book design packages.
The Total Package
$15,000
The Total Package is for author-publishers who have an unedited manuscript and no illustrator. I am with you one-on-one through each step of the publishing process to make sure your book is aligned with both your messaging and marketing goals as a publisher.
The Deep Dive
The Deep Dive is for author-publishers who have an unedited manuscript and no illustrator. I am with you one-on-one through each step of the publishing process, building your book as we go.
The Deep Dive is ideal for clients who want everything included in The Total Package but need more flexibility on which illustrator they want to work with. For example, some illustrators charge $20,000 per project, so they can not be retained under The Total Package.
The Design Studio
$6,000
The Design Studio is for author-publishers who have a copy edited 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.
The Homestretch
$2,500
The Homestretch is for author-publishers who have a copy edited manuscript, ready-for-production illustrations, and are ready for the interior and the cover to be finalized for print.
Picture Book Design Packages at a Glance
 The Total Package $15,000 |
The Deep Dive $8,000 |
The Design Studio $6,000 |
The Homestretch $2,500 |
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| Description | The Total Package is for author-publishers who have an unedited manuscript and no illustrator. I am with you one-on-one through each step of the publishing process to make sure your book is aligned with both your messaging and marketing goals as a publisher. | The Deep Dive is ideal for author-publishers who want everything included in The Total Package but need more flexibility on which illustrator they want to work with. For example, some illustrators charge $20,000 per project, so they can not be retained under The Total Package. | The Design Studio is for author-publishers who have a copy edited 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. | The Homestretch is for author-publishers who have a copy edited manuscript, ready-for-production illustration source files, and are ready for the interior and the cover to be finalized for print. |
| Editing | Developmental Line/Copy Proofread |
Developmental Line/Copy Proofread |
Proofread | Proofread |
| Illustrations | Included | Not Included | Not Included | Not Included |
| Art Direction | Manage illustrator interview and selection process (with your approval) Creative brief Illustrator contract Illustrator communication 2 rounds of storyboarding 2 rounds of line art 2 rounds of color |
Manage illustrator interview and selection process (with your approval) Creative brief Illustrator contract Illustrator communication 2 rounds of storyboarding 2 rounds of line art 2 rounds of color |
You source your own illustrator. Creative brief Illustrator contract Illustrator communication 2 rounds of storyboarding 2 rounds of line art 2 rounds of color |
You provide production-ready art files. |
| Creative Direction | Print coordinator Dust jacket design Secondary cover design Typesetting Title treatment Series branding Barcode generation |
Print coordinator Dust jacket design Secondary cover design Typesetting Title treatment Series branding Barcode generation |
Print coordinator Dust jacket design Secondary cover design Typesetting Title treatment Series branding Barcode generation |
Print coordinator Dust jacket design Secondary cover design Typesetting Title treatment Series branding Barcode generation |
| Print Options | Files are prepared for the printing platform of your choice (offset, digital, print-on-demand), but the printing cost is not included. | Files are prepared for the printing platform of your choice (offset, digital, print-on-demand), but the printing cost is not included. | Files are prepared for the printing platform of your choice (offset, digital, print-on-demand), but the printing cost is not included. | Files are prepared for the printing platform of your choice (offset, digital, print-on-demand), but the printing cost is not included. |
| Mentoring | Publishing strategy session Education at each stage of the process Manuscript assessment Mid-project Zoom calls Email support Resource connections |
Publishing strategy session Education at each stage of the process Manuscript assessment Mid-project Zoom calls Email support Resource connections |
Publishing strategy session Education at each stage of the process Manuscript assessment Mid-project Zoom calls Email support Resource connections |
Mentoring is billed separately. |
| Project Management | File Management Team Management Account Management (LCCN, Copyright, PCIP, 10 ISBNs) |
File Management Team Management Account Management (LCCN, Copyright, PCIP, 10 ISBNs) |
File Management Team Management |
File Management |
| Deliverables | Print-ready PDFs for your printer’s specs Digital ARC Each spread as a JPG file Cover as a JPG file 3D mock-ups of the cover and 3 interior spreads Source files Cover elements as individual PNG files Sell Sheet 2-minute video showcasing your book Fixed-format ePub |
Print-ready PDFs for your printer’s specs Digital ARC Each spread as a JPG file Cover as a JPG file 3D mock-ups of the cover and 3 interior spreads Source files Cover elements as individual PNG files Sell Sheet 2-minute video showcasing your book Fixed-format ePub |
Print-ready PDFs for your printer’s specs Digital ARC Each spread as a JPG file Cover as a JPG file 3D mock-ups of the cover and 3 interior spreads Source files Cover elements as individual PNG files Sell Sheet 2-minute video showcasing your book Fixed-format ePub |
Print-ready PDFs for your printer’s specs Digital ARC Each spread as a JPG file Cover as a JPG file 3D mock-ups of the cover and 3 interior spreads Source files |