Writers retain 100% of all rights to their work

SERVICES & PRICING (Effective April 1, 2024)

  • Only the author can approve the final version

  • Complete Manuscript Editing utilizing MS-Word or ala carte includes:

    ·         Line editing fixes style, plot, character, point of view, and story inconsistencies

    ·         Copy editing fixes spelling, grammar, dialogue tags, tense, syntax and more

    ·         Formatting adjusts text for maximum effect in selected trim size

    ·         Polishing improves vocabulary, tightens text, eliminates repetition and more

    ·         Proofreading prepares the manuscript for error-free publication.

  • Price $0.03 per word. Images add $1.00 each for placement & formatting; $2.00 each for cropping etc.

  • Children’s books excluded. Short stories and poetry welcome, prices negotiable.

     

    • $100 Complete PRINT manuscript Self-publishing Package on Amazon KDP includes:

    • Help establishing free KDP author account, suggested SEO keywords, subtitle, pricing, and distribution options. Page review and correction if errors found in KDP Previewer. Print book front, spine, and back cover creation using Amazon KDP Cover Creator if desired (you supply images). Or, use your own full cover made to KDP requirements. Author always sets pricing.

    • $75 to produce your eBook. Includes formatting for Amazon KDP (or on any platform with/without an ISBN) 

      Optional services:

      $40 for a 10-13-digit ISBN from ABLiA Media LLC allows publishing on any platform. Barcode extra: $35

      Optional $30 to register your work with U.S Gov Copyright Office (plus government fee)

    • Free Library of Congress Control Number for print books only (requires ISBN)

Service methods 

  • Your manuscript or document edits shared with you in highlighted and Markup language by email in multiple rounds via Microsoft Word .docx Sharing. Google Docs and Google Drive also.

  • Communications via 1950ablia@gmail.com with timely feedback and updates. Zoom, Facetime, or phone consultations too.

How and when you pay us

Initial non-refundable fee of $100 or less based on project size due upon signing an Agreement.

Prices based on word count totals. 30% due upon Project start and receipt of the draft manuscript. 40% due at midway point. Balance due upon completion.

Most print books are trade size, 6x9. eBooks can be 8.5x11. Kindle is 6x9.

Cancel at any time, only pay for work completed. Payments for optional or special services are due upon project completion.

Hours: Mon - Fri, 7 am to 3 pm, some Saturdays. Rush orders accommodated.

ABLiA Media LLC accepts debit or credit cards through Square. Or direct EFT payments through PayPal.