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Estimate Your Project
Get a rough estimate for your publishing project. Final pricing is determined after we review your manuscript.
Traditional Publishers
They pay you an advance, but take control of your work. Royalties are typically 5-15%. You give up creative control and rights for 7+ years.
Vanity Publishers
You pay them thousands, often for poor-quality work. Your book may never be properly distributed. Hidden fees, minimal royalties, broken promises.
Kernel Keys Press
Publishing for self-publishers. Pay for services à la carte at fair rates. Or choose our royalty partnership: we invest in your book for a share of royalties—you keep your copyright.
Your Manuscript
Editing Services
Cover Design
Interior Formatting
Publishing
Audiobook
Translation
Your Estimate
Copyediting (80,000 words)$1,200±$240
Proofreading (80,000 words)$600±$120
Standard Cover Design$400±$100
Interior Formatting (Standard)$300±$100
ISBN + Barcode$100
Full Distribution Setup$50
Author Website (1 year)$0
Estimated Total$2,090 - $3,210
Consider the “Standard” package at $1,500
Bundled services save ~$1,150 vs. à la carte
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* Final pricing after manuscript review