Whether you’re a first-time author or a seasoned storyteller, our publishing packages are designed to take your fully edited manuscript from “file on your laptop” to a beautifully published book—available on Amazon and beyond.
Each package includes the essential tools to get your book professionally formatted, designed, and distributed. From our streamlined Basic Package to our full-service Premium Package, you choose the level of support that fits your goals—and we’ll handle the heavy lifting so you can focus on what you do best: writing.
All packages include formatting for both ebook and paperback, ISBNs, custom cover design, and the ability to order unlimited author copies at cost. If your manuscript exceeds 60,000 words, you can calculate the additional cost right below using our live estimator.
📦 Choose the Publishing Package That Fits Your Goals
At Books to Hook Publishing, we offer three all-inclusive publishing packages tailored for independent authors with fully edited manuscripts. Each package includes ISBNs for both ebook and paperback, custom cover design, and full guidance on how to order unlimited author copies at cost—so you maintain control and keep your profits. If you need something outside of the scope of these packages, please feel free to Request a Quote instead.
🔹 Basic – $599
Your book, beautifully built and Amazon-ready.
A professional book designer will create a custom front, spine, and back cover, while our formatting team prepares your interior for both ebook and paperback editions. You’ll receive keyword and category optimization, a compelling back cover description, and full upload support to Amazon’s KDP. We include ISBNs for both ebook and paperback formats and show you how to order unlimited author copies at cost. This plan includes up to 10 image insertions and covers manuscripts up to 60,000 words.
🔸 Standard – $999
Polish your book and reach more readers.
The Standard Package includes everything from the Basic level—custom cover design, formatting, and KDP upload—plus expanded distribution through IngramSpark and Draft2Digital, which distributes to over 45,000 booksellers worldwide. You’ll also receive a “cold eye” proofread to catch layout glitches, typos, and grammar issues before your book goes live. We include up to 20 images and help you maintain full control of your royalties and publishing rights. This package covers manuscripts up to 60,000 words.
⭐ Premium – $1,999
A powerhouse package for serious authors.
With our Premium Package, you get everything from the Standard level, and then some. In addition to formatting, design, proofreading, and wide distribution, we’ll elevate your book’s visibility with professional marketing assets: a custom QR code, Amazon A+ Content, 3D mockups, a dynamic book trailer, and a press release drafted and distributed on your behalf. We’ll also set up your Amazon Author Page so readers can connect with you across all your titles. This plan includes up to 30 images and covers up to 60,000 words.
✍️ Add-On Services:
- Manuscripts Over 60,000 Words: Add $50 per additional 10,000 words
- Need Editing? Add a professional line/copy edit at $0.01 per word
👉 Scroll down to compare the packages side by side and calculate the total cost based on your word count.
| Feature | Basic – $599 (up to 60k words) | Standard – $999 (up to 60k words) | Premium – $1,999 (up to 60k words) |
|---|---|---|---|
| You Retain Full Copyright Ownership | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
| You Keep 100% Net Royalties | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
| Dedicated Project Manager | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
| Amazon Look Inside Setup | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
| Book Formatting (ebook & paperback) | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
| Custom Cover Design (Front, Spine, Back) | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
| Back Cover Description Copywriting | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
| Category & Keyword Research | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
| Upload to Amazon KDP | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
| ISBNs (ebook & paperback) | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
| Image Insertions | Up to 10 | Up to 20 | Up to 30 |
| Order Author Copies at Cost | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
| Proofreading (“Cold Eye” Review) | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ |
| Upload to IngramSpark & Draft2Digital | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ |
| Amazon Author Page Setup | ❌ | ❌ | ✅ |
| Custom QR Code | ❌ | ❌ | ✅ |
| Amazon A+ Content Design & Submission | ❌ | ❌ | ✅ |
| 3D Book Mockups | ❌ | ❌ | ✅ |
| Book Trailer Video | ❌ | ❌ | ✅ |
| Press Release Drafting & Distribution | ❌ | ❌ | ✅ |
| Optional: Extra Word Count Calculator $50 per additional 10,000 words over 60k |
Total: $599 |
Total: $999 | |
| Optional: Editing Calculator $0.01 per word (enter your entire word count) |
With Editing: $599 |
With Editing: $999 |