Assessment of readiness for publication – Cost $0.005/word. 50% applied to the project cost if we decide to work together. Note: You send us your manuscript in Microsoft Word with minimal formatting

We work with you to create a cover design using Adobe Creative Suite; can be a basic cover using no images, use your own images and/or purchased stock images; OR a custom designed cover

Cost $0.018/word. Note: We do not do deep editing. Your book file needs to be essentially completed before presenting it to us.

Using Adobe Creative Suite; with author input, we create PDF versions for you to review and approve until we have a final version

We use your print book layout as the basis for an attractive e-book design; $150-$300 cost varies depending on length and complexity.

If you have PDF files of your cover and interior prepared by another designer, we will upload them through our service option (1) for $200, or our service options (2) or (3) for $300.

OPTION 1: No commercial sales – copies to author only

OPTION 2: RSPs account with Lightning Source – loads to Books in Print; available to wide range of online retailers including Amazon.com; available to bookstores should they wish to order copies; higher print cost and lower earnings than Amazon KDP (see below); Catalog Fee of $90 (for 3 years) paid up front to RSP.  (optional) Sales page on the River Sanctuary Publishing website with terms 75% to author on sales.

OPTION 3: River Sanctuary Publishing (RSP) account with Amazon KDP – sales through Amazon’s websites only; no ISBN necessary; lower print cost than Lightning Source option; faster fulfillment of orders; more earnings for author when choosing Amazon KDP basic plan. (Note: Amazon KDP does offer a worldwide marketing plan, but LS terms are better)

Options (1), (2) and (3) include:

One proof copy (printed proof) for author to review before finalizing the file and printing your copies

Order fulfillment direct from print facility to customer

Author copies at print cost:  At author’s request, with prepayment of invoice, RSP will order copies (any quantity) of the book to be printed and shipped to the author (allow 2-3 weeks for printing and delivery)

Print Cost Example:  Cost to author for 20 copies of a 200 page book

Payment of author sales profit on a quarterly basis for any quarter in which earnings are >$20.00.  Earnings less than $20.00 in a quarter will be accrued and paid within 30 days after the end of the calendar year.  Payment will be through Zelle or in the form of a paper check from our bank mailed to whomever is designated to receive it.

OPTION 4: Using Author’s account with Amazon KDP – we provide the files you need to upload to your Amazon KDP or other sales account

Other Options (ask us!)

• Variety of book sizes – a wide selection of book sizes is available
• Full Color books – several tiers of color quality and pricing are available
• Hardcover books

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