Cost of Writing and Publishing A Book

If you have decided to be an author, and you are determined to make it work, there are a few things you should bear in mind and start planning. One major plan you should have set in place is cost and finance. Some people might be shocked to hear it, but the whole act of writing a book and getting it out to be read by an audience, isn’t free. Quality work requires an investment to be made-this is what you should think of the cost as because at the end of the day, it is how much that you’ve invested in your book that will yield results.

You might want to look for ways to cut cost, which isn’t a bad idea as there is nothing wrong in wanting to save money, but always bear in mind that your finished book will be a medium for people to size you up to be sure you are worth investing in. It is a big possibility that your readers will judge your personality based on the quality of your book. You want to make a good impression.

The first thing to consider with cost of publishing a book is your budget. Make a budget of everything you need to get done so that you can easily find services that suit your budget. Your budget is going to determine how much professional help you will need.

Once you have your budget, you can break down each section to allocate cost;

Editing:

Every written book needs to undergo editing and proofreading. Even if you are a great writer, it is advised that your book gets a fresh pair of eyes so as to spot mistakes you might have missed and correct them. Depending on the person or company, a professional editor could cost anywhere from $300-$1500.

Designing and Formatting

The cover design of your book is going to tell part of the story. Before a reader buys your book, they need to be attracted to and interested in it. Here, you need a professional designer to help bring your vision to life. Also, considering the format your book will be published in, you might also want to get someone that can format your book to what you desire. In many design firms, formatting and designing of a book come in one package and the cost will range from $300-$1000. Learn how to design a great book cover here.

Marketing and Publishing

Your preferred platform to run adverts and promotions on will determine the cost of this service. Alternatively, you can get a launch team to be in charge of the promotion of your book across different platforms. Promotions through marketing can range from $0-$500. You’d also need to consider the cost of printing copies of your book if your book is in print format-and how you want that to be done.  Learn the best way to market your book here.

In total, prices will vary based on what services your priorities and the company you use to provide these services. Pataskity Publishing Company offers all of these services at a really affordable price. We have a 7-step agenda to get your book to the quality it deserves.