In today's book market, authors have choices where and how to self-publish their book. But understanding the best way to do this can be confusing and sometimes overwhelming. Since 2003, Rick and Lori Lite have been publishing books with Simon and Schuster and Scholastic while self-publishing dozen of titles for other authors and their own publishing company, Stress Free Kids. 

All of our self-publishing programs are full-service and include everything listed within each package. We do all of the work to bring your book out to the world! All with a satisfaction guarantee, where you maintain the 100% owner of your copyright, book rights, and sales. 

Below are 3 of our most popular self-publishing plans. If your manuscript fits outside of these plans let us know.

 

SELF-PUBLISHING
PACKAGE ONE 

Cost: $1100.00 

This package is for the author who has a properly edited manuscript, up to 25,000 words (apx.100 pages), and a completed cover concept. We will take it from here and deliver a professionally designed book interior and cover that meets your approval and is ready for publishing and full distribution. All of our packages come with a 100% satisfaction guarantee! This package includes: 

  • A detailed timeline for the entire project from start to finish
  • Help finding an illustrator or cover designer if needed
  • Professional interior design for a paperback, hardcover, and eBook 
  • Formatting for your existing cover concept or creating one* for you
  • Converting your physical book to an eBook  
  • Barcode for the physical book covers
  • Copyright page setup 
  • Complete Print on Demand and distribution setup with IngramSpark and KDP.  (BookBaby, B&N publishing, or other company upon request)
  • A digital and physical proof from the printer before you move toward distribution
  • Complete metadata set up and optimization for SEO best practices
  • Assistance with U.S. Copyright and Library of Congress filings
  • Support and guidance throughout the entire process
  •  Worldwide distribution through your printer where books are sold

 

SELF-PUBLISHING
PACKAGE TWO

Cost: $2000.00 

This package is for the author who has a manuscript between 25,000 - 75,000 words (apx.100-300 pages) This package includes:

  • All services in Self-Publishing Package One PLUS:
  • Basic cover design * 

 

SELF-PUBLISHING
PACKAGE THREE

Cost: $2900.00 

This package is for the author who has a manuscript between 75,000 - 125,000 words, (apx. 300-500 pages) and needs advanced cover design or specialized services. This package includes:

  • All services in Self-Publishing Package One and Two PLUS:
  • Advanced cover design and or Interior design **
Specialized services can be purchased a-la-cart, and added into any package. Tell your dedicated publishing representative what your needs are for an accurate quote on these services.
  • Artists for illustrations- we can recommend or help you find the right illustrator.
  • Editing Services
  • Advanced cover design

* Basic Cover Design focuses on one central image and includes placement of all text on the front, spine and back covers, author bio and barcode, all created on the template of your choice. Includes 1 moc-ups with 3 rounds of revisions.

* Basic Interior Design includes only text with no images, graphics, charts, or specialized formatting and typography.

** Advanced Cover Design offers a more robust look combining graphic elements and images with stylized fonts and theme. Includes up to 2 moc-ups with 5 rounds of revisions.

** Advanced Interior Design can include images, graphics, charts and specialized formatting and typography.

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