Color Softcover
Thanks for your interest in our hardcover publishing packages. Please note that we have a separate pricing schedule for our hardcover packages. Or, if you prefer both, we have special rates on our combination packages. And don't forget to look at our B&W packages.
Color Softcover Packages:
Level 1: Includes all of the standard services and one free book. This is the perfect package for the author who just wants to give POD a try.
Level 1 Price: $625
Level 2: Includes the standard services, Library of Congress number and three free books.
Level 2 Price: $700
Level 3: Includes all of the standard services, Library of Congress number, five free books and a personal storefront for two years.
Level 3 Price: $900
Level 4: Includes all of Level 3 services, plus professional text editing package.
Level 4 Price: $1,200
Level 5: Includes all of Level 4 services and the Bronze Marketing Package.
Level 5 Price: $1,510
Level 6: Includes all of Level 4 services and the Silver Marketing Package.
Level 6 Price: $1,690
Level 7: Includes all of Level 4 services and the Gold Marketing Package.
Level 7 Price: $2,095
(all Color Softcover packages have a $20 annual maintenance fee, with the first 2 years free)
Included in all Color Packages:
- Softcover or Hardcover available on white paper. Click here to see available trim sizes.
- Electronic proof
- ISBN assignment (author can provide own ISBN and imprint at no additional charge)
- Copyright application instructions
- Book page in our online store
- Barcode
- Data Backup
- Distribution through Ingram, Bowker’s Book in Print and Global Books in Print. Registration through Amazon.com, Barnes & Noble, and many others.
- Drop Shipment
- 50% royalties of net receipts (Approximately 25% of cover price on books sold through us!)
- Quarterly Sales Report
- Author may purchase his/her book for at least 30% off list (discount increases with large orders)
Available Add-ons:
- Add a dustjacket to any of the below packages for only $40 additional!
- Add casebinding (full-color, laminated cover) for only $30 additional!
- Many add-ons are available and can be found on our additional services page.
- Add an ebook to your package for only $99 for black and white interior or $150 for color interior.
What is in the Marketing Packages?
- Bronze Marketing Package: $400 (if purchased separately). Includes professional press release, 100 four-color business cards, and a personal storefront for two years.
- Silver Marketing Package: $700 (if purchased separately). With this package, we will write a press release and send it to over 200 media outlets and send review copies of your book to at least 10 major reviewers. You will also get a Personal Storefront for two years and 100 four-color business cards.
- Gold Marketing Package: $1,300 (if purchased separately). This package includes a professional press release written and distributed to over 200 media outlets, review copies of your book sent to at least 15 major reviewers, a Personal Storefront for two years, placement in Ingram's Advance Magazine, 500 four-color post cards, 500 business cards and 500 2X6" book markers.
Standard Color Trim Sizes
Premium Color Trim Sizes
