Services
Manuscript Conversion (from Paper Format to Digital File Format)
In order to create your beautiful book (paperback or e-book), your manuscript must be in a digital file format. We understand that sometimes you're not willing/able to convert your manuscript from the paper form to a digital file form. You may send us your typed* manuscript on 8-1/2" x 11" copy paper** and we will convert your manuscript to a digital file version. The fee for this service is $225 for manuscripts that are 0-5,000 words, $275 for manuscripts that are 5,001-10,000 words, $325 for manuscripts that are 10,001-15,000 words, $375 for manuscripts that are 15,001-20,000 words, $425 for manuscripts that are 20,001-25,000 words, $475 for manuscripts that are 25,001-30,000 words, $525 for manuscripts that are 30,001-35,000 words, $575 for manuscripts that are 35,001-40,000 words, $625 for manuscripts that are 40,001-45,000 words, $675 for manuscripts that are 45,001-50,000 words, $725 for manuscripts that are 50,001-55,000 words, $775 for manuscripts that are 55,001-60,000 words, $825 for manuscripts that are 60,001-65,000 words. Please call for a quote on projects that are more than 65,000 words.
*We also accept handwritten manuscripts. However, we charge an additional fee of $300 for converting handwritten manuscripts to the digital file format.
**We also accept manuscripts on lined notebook paper or any other type of paper. However, there is an additional $100 fee for manuscripts sent to use on a paper type that is not regular 8-1/2" x 11" copy paper.
Book Typesetting
The charge for typesetting is $4.00/page. For books with fewer than 150 pages, there is a supplemental setup fee of $100.
If your book includes images, we recommend that you email us your images for best picture quality when your book is printed.
Author corrections cost $75 per book for books that are 0-100 pages in length, $100 per book for books that are 101-250 pages in length, and $125 per book for books that are 251-375 pages in length. Please call for a quote for books that are more than 375 pages in length.
Basic Copyediting
Copyediting is an optional service that we offer to customers for their books. We offer two separate levels of copyediting: Basic Copyediting and Advanced Copyediting.
Via our basic copyediting service, your manuscript’s spelling, grammar, and punctuation will be corrected. The fee for this service is:
$0.10/word for manuscripts that are 0-1000 words;
$0.08/word for manuscripts that are 1001-5000 words;
$0.07/word for manuscripts that are 5001-10000 words;
$0.06 for manuscripts that are 10,001-20,000 words;
and $0.05/word for manuscripts that are 20,0001+ words.
Note: After we finish copyediting your book, you are allowed only one free revision. Basic copyediting revisions cost $75 per book for books that are 0-100 pages in length, $100 per book for books that are 101-250 pages in length, and $125 per book for books that are 251-375 pages in length. Please call for a quote for books that are more than 375 pages in length.
Advanced Copyediting
Copyediting is an optional service that we offer to customers for their books. We offer two separate levels of copyediting: Basic Copyediting and Advanced Copyediting.
Advanced copyediting involves all the services provided in our basic copyediting package. Additionally, your work will undergo heavy line editing. We will check for flow and transition, which will ensure that the proper tense and tone is maintained in your book. Pricing for this service is as follows:
$0.16/word for manuscripts that are 0-1000 words;
$0.14/word for manuscripts that are 1001-5000 words;
$0.13/word for manuscripts that are 5001-10000 words;
$0.12 for manuscripts that are 10,001-20,000 words;
and $0.10/word for manuscripts that are 20,0001+ words.
Note: After we finish copyediting your book, you are allowed only one free revision. Advanced copyediting revisions cost $75 per book for books that are 0-100 pages in length, $100 per book for books that are 101-250 pages in length, and $125 per book for books that are 251-375 pages in length. Please call for a quote for books that are more than 375 pages in length.
Book Design
For books requiring a unique design treatment, the fee is $1,000. The price per page will be quoted after the design is completed.
ISBN
If you'd like an ISBN for your publication, the fixed charge is $200.
Kindle E-Book & Paperback Creation
Once your book is typeset, we can create a Kindle E-Book version of your book, as well as a Kindle Paperback version that are both suitable for publishing on Amazon.com.
The price is a fixed rate of $200 for our Kindle E-Book creation service, and $250 for our Paperback for Amazon creation service.
Kindle E-Book & Paperback Upload Service
We can upload your Kindle E-Book or Paperback book on Amazon.com for you.
The price is a fixed rate of $100 for our Kindle E-Book upload service, and $150 for our Paperback for Amazon upload service.
Hourly
For jobs that are charged hourly, the fee is $180 per hour
FAQS
· From the date we receive your manuscript, it generally takes 7-21 business days to complete your work, depending on the length of your document and the services requested.
· We accept VISA, Mastercard, Discover, and AMEX. We also accept money orders that are payable to: Firstman Publications.