Pricing

Your active participation is key in:

Manuscript Preparation: You bring the creativity; we'll polish it to perfection. Our editors will help refine your manuscript to meet professional standards.
Cover Design: We'll capture your vision with an eye-catching cover. Our designers will collaborate with you to create a design that truly represents your book.
Marketing & Promotion: Together, we'll launch your book into the world. From online campaigns to book launches, we'll help you reach the right readers.
Distribution: We'll make your book accessible across the globe. We'll guide you through online platforms like Amazon, Kindle, and Barnes & Noble, as well as explore print-on-demand options and strategic placement in our own Starletz Book Nook.

Pre-production:

Manuscript evaluation: KES 5,000 - KES 19,500
Editing (line editing, proofreading, developmental editing): KES 15,000 - KES 80,000
Typesetting and layout: KES 5,000 - KES 20,000
Cover design: KES 4,500 - KES 20,000

Printing (cost varies significantly based on quantity, paper quality, color, etc.): KES 50 - KES 1000 per book
Binding: KES 35 - KES 150 per book
Hardcover: KES 500 - KES 2,500 per book

Marketing and promotion (cost varies greatly depending on strategies used): KES 10,000 - KES 100,000
Distribution fees (online platforms, bookstores, etc.): 10% - 50% of book price

Comprehensive Package Pricing:
KES 37,500

This package provides a hassle-free publishing experience. We handle the technicalities, including ISBN/ASIN assignment, copyright registration, and print management, so you can focus on your creative vision. You'll also receive expert guidance and review physical samples before your book hits the shelves.