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Self-Publishing

You bring the story. Let’s work on the book.

A finished draft is a wonderful thing. Then come the questions: Does it need another edit? What should the cover look like? How does it become a paperback, a hardcover, or an eBook?

StoneGate offers paid publishing services to help you work through those decisions, with a clear scope, agreed costs, and room for your voice.

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Start with a conversation. Review a written proposal before committing to services.

Help where you need it

Let’s give your manuscript a way forward.

You may need support with one part of the process or several. We start with your manuscript, your intended readers, and the editions you want to produce.

Editing & proofreading

Give the words another careful look. We discuss the level of attention your manuscript needs, from clarity and consistency to a final check for errors.

  • Agreed type and extent of editorial work
  • Corrections and feedback in the agreed format
  • A defined number of review and revision rounds

Cover & interior design

A cover invites someone in. A comfortable interior keeps them reading. Plan both around your book’s subject, tone, and intended audience.

  • Cover direction and agreed design revisions
  • Typography, chapter openings, and page layout
  • Cover files prepared for the agreed editions

Print & eBook preparation

Turn the approved text and design into files ready for the next step. Paperback, hardcover, and digital editions each need their own preparation.

  • Print interiors and covers to agreed specifications
  • EPUB preparation when included in your project
  • A clear list of the final files you will receive

Production & printing

Work through trim size, binding, page count, proofs, and print quantities. StoneGate can discuss printing your books as part of your project.

  • Edition specifications and production planning
  • Proof and approval stages before final production
  • Printing and shipping costs identified in the proposal

Choose your starting point

Support shaped around your book.

Explore our packages and individual services. We confirm the manuscript, scope and final proposal with you before work begins.

Digital Launch

Starting at $895.00

Turn your finished manuscript into a professionally prepared eBook. For authors who have completed editing and want a digital release.

  • eBook Formatting
  • eBook Cover Design

Formats: EPUB
Up to 50,000 words
Included revision rounds: 1

eBook formatting and eBook cover design.

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Print Launch

Starting at $1,295.00

Prepare your finished manuscript for publication in print. For authors planning one paperback or hardcover edition.

  • Print Interior Formatting
  • Print Cover Design
  • Book Description Writing
  • Book Metadata Preparation
  • Publishing Platform Setup Assistance
  • Print Proof Coordination

Formats:
Up to 50,000 words
Included revision rounds: 1

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Print & eBook Launch

Starting at $1,495.00

Bring your finished book to readers in print and digital formats. Our main production package for an already-edited manuscript.

  • Print Interior Formatting
  • eBook Formatting
  • eBook Cover Design
  • Print Cover Design
  • Book Description Writing
  • Book Metadata Preparation
  • Publishing Platform Setup Assistance
  • Print Proof Coordination
  • Book Promotional Graphics

Formats: Print/EPUB
Up to 50,000 words
Included revision rounds: 1

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Publication Polish

Starting at $2,195.00

Give your edited manuscript a final check before publication. Adds proofreading for authors whose manuscript has already received substantive editing.

  • Final Proofreading
  • Print Interior Formatting
  • eBook Formatting
  • eBook Cover Design
  • Print Cover Design
  • Book Description Writing
  • Book Metadata Preparation
  • Publishing Platform Setup Assistance
  • Print Proof Coordination
  • Book Promotional Graphics

Formats:
Up to 50,000 words
Included revision rounds: 1

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Edited Publication

Starting at $3,295.00

Refine your manuscript and prepare it for publication.

  • Copyediting
  • Final Proofreading
  • Print Interior Formatting
  • eBook Formatting
  • eBook Cover Design
  • Print Cover Design
  • Book Description Writing
  • Book Metadata Preparation
  • Publishing Platform Setup Assistance
  • Print Proof Coordination
  • Book Promotional Graphics

Formats: Print/EPUB
Up to 50,000 words
Included revision rounds: 1

Adds grammar, punctuation, spelling, and consistency work, followed by formatting and final proofreading.

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Development & Publication

Starting at $4,995.00

Strengthen your manuscript from its overall structure through its finished editions. For a complete draft that needs structural guidance before production.

  • Developmental Editing
  • Copyediting
  • Final Proofreading
  • Print Interior Formatting
  • eBook Formatting
  • eBook Cover Design
  • Print Cover Design
  • Book Description Writing
  • Book Metadata Preparation
  • Publishing Platform Setup Assistance
  • Print Proof Coordination
  • Book Promotional Graphics

Formats: Print/EPUB
Up to 50,000 words
Included revision rounds: 1

For a complete draft that needs structural guidance before production.

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Individual services & extras
  • Manuscript Assessment — $0.01 per word; minimum $200.00
    A written evaluation of organization, clarity, strengths, and areas needing work, with recommended next steps.
  • Developmental Editing — $2000 flat fee; minimum $2,000.00
    Detailed guidance on structure, pacing, character development, or nonfiction organization and coverage.
  • Line Editing — $0.035 per word; minimum $500.00
    Sentence and paragraph revisions for flow, clarity, tone, and readability while preserving the author’s voice.
  • Copyediting — $0.025 per word; minimum $350.00
    Corrections to grammar, punctuation, spelling, usage, and consistency, with a manuscript style sheet.
  • Final Proofreading — $0.015 per word; minimum $200.00
    A final check of the formatted book for remaining text errors, awkward breaks, and layout inconsistencies.
  • Print Interior Formatting — $0.006 per word; minimum $200.00
    A formatted interior for one trim size and print edition, including chapter styling, page numbering, and supplied front and back matter.
  • eBook Formatting — $0.004 per word; minimum $150.00
    A reflowable EPUB prepared from the approved manuscript, with navigation and a functional table of contents.
  • eBook Cover Design — $350 flat fee; minimum $350.00
    One design concept, two revision rounds, final digital cover files.
  • Print Cover Design — $500 flat fee; minimum $500.00
    Front, spine, and back for one binding and printer specification; eBook cover included; two revision rounds.
  • Publication File Review — $125 flat fee; minimum $125.00
    Technical inspection and written findings for one standard print edition up to 300 pages, or one EPUB up to 80,000 words.
  • Book Description Writing — $125 flat fee; minimum $125.00
    One description up to 350 words, a short version up to 100 words, and two revision rounds; based on an author questionnaire and synopsis.
  • Book Metadata Preparation — $150 flat fee; minimum $150.00
    Metadata sheet, category and keyword recommendations for one title and one platform, covering print and eBook editions.
  • Publishing Platform Setup Assistance — $200 flat fee; minimum $200.00
    Assistance entering approved metadata, uploading files, and reviewing setup for one platform and agreed formats. Price per platform.
  • Print Proof Coordination — $150 flat fee; minimum $150.00
    One physical proof up to 300 pages, production inspection, and a findings report. Proof printing and shipping charged separately.
  • Book Promotional Graphics — $125 flat fee; minimum $125.00
    One book mockup plus three promotional graphics using the approved cover; one agreed size per graphic and one revision round.
  • Post-Approval Changes — $150 flat fee; minimum $150.00
    Author-requested text, cover, or layout changes after approval, followed by replacement production files.
  • Additional Edition Adaptation — $300 flat fee; minimum $300.00
    Adaptation of an existing approved cover or interior for another binding, trim size, or printer specification.

A package inquiry is a request to discuss your project. Optional work, printing, shipping and applicable taxes are included only when stated in the agreed proposal.

From our own shelves

Books from StoneGate.

StoneGate’s catalog began with the work of its founder, Antonio Pascarella. These are his books, published through StoneGate—examples you can explore as you consider the possibilities for your own.

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The Dying Light

By Antonio Pascarella

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One step at a time

Here’s how we begin.

  1. Tell us what you’re working on

    Share the kind of book, manuscript stage, approximate word count, and the help you need. It is fine if you are still figuring some of that out.

  2. Discuss the manuscript and the work

    We follow up about your goals and any material needed to assess the project. There is no need to upload your manuscript with the initial inquiry.

  3. Review the proposal

    Agree on services, deliverables, revisions, responsibilities, fees, and a proposed schedule before work begins.

  4. Review, approve, and prepare for readers

    You review the work at the agreed stages. Final file delivery, printing, and any publishing setup follow the arrangements in your service agreement.

Clear scope. Clear costs.

A proposal that fits your book.

A short reference guide and a long illustrated manuscript need different work. Start with a listed package or request a custom proposal; we confirm the scope and final fees after discussing your project.

Request a project proposal

What the proposal should make clear

  • The editing, design, and production work included
  • The editions, file formats, and deliverables
  • The number of revisions and how added work is priced
  • The schedule, approvals, fees, and payment arrangements
  • Any printing, shipping, ISBN, or third-party costs
  • Account access, publishing arrangements, and ongoing responsibilities

A few things you may be wondering

Before you take the next step.

Can I ask for just one service?

Yes. Tell us whether you need editing, design, formatting, printing, or help working out the next step. Your proposal will identify the services agreed for your project.

Does my manuscript have to be finished?

You can inquire while you are still writing. Let us know its current stage. Editing and production work are scheduled around the material available and the scope you agree to.

Who owns the work, and whose publishing accounts are used?

Ownership, permissions, final files, and account responsibilities are matters to settle in the written service agreement. We discuss your intended publishing arrangements before work begins, including who controls any retailer or distribution accounts.

What about ISBNs and an LCCN?

Tell us what identifiers you already have. The proposal should specify who supplies any ISBNs, the publisher or imprint associated with them, and any related fees. If Library of Congress assistance is requested, its scope and applicable eligibility need to be confirmed. An identifier or application does not promise library purchases or bookstore placement.

Are printed copies included?

Your proposal will say whether printing is included or quoted separately, along with the quantity, specifications, proofs, shipping, and any applicable taxes. Preparing print files and producing physical copies are separate items in the scope.

How long will it take, and how many revisions are included?

That depends on the manuscript, services, and editions. Your proposal will identify a schedule and revision allowance. Changes to the scope or delays in supplying material or approvals may affect both cost and timing.

Will my book be available through retailers?

Retailer or distribution setup must be expressly included in your agreement. We will discuss the intended channels, account ownership, fees, and ongoing responsibilities. Availability for ordering does not guarantee that stores will stock copies or that a book will reach a particular sales level.

Is this the same as Traditional Publishing?

Self-publishing services are paid work agreed with the author. StoneGate’s Traditional Publishing program considers manuscripts separately. Buying services does not include or guarantee acceptance into that program. Read about Traditional Publishing.

Let’s talk about your book

What are you working on?

A few details will help us start the conversation. Tell us what you know so far, and where you could use a hand.

This is an inquiry about paid self-publishing services. Sending it does not place an order or commit you to a fee.

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