Publishing Services

Manuscript publishing — $999
  • You submit a ready-for-formatting manuscript (with copy prepared according to the submission guidelines) which we will lay out in our standard interior template.
  • Up to 10 illustrations may be included in your book (with your graphics prepared and submitted according to submission guidelines)
  • We will customize the cover template you choose with your title and author name, back cover text, and cover graphic and author photo you provide if you desire.
  • Your book will get a thorough proofreading by an experienced editor—before a first proof is sent to you.
  • You’ll get PDF proofs of book and cover, with two rounds of proofs and corrections.
Print-Ready PDF book — $199
  • This option is recommended only for those who have professional-level experience in design, typography and printing, or who have contracted with a professional graphic designer to layout your book.
  • You will submit PDF files of your complete, formatted book and of your cover, to exact trim specifications.
  • No proofreading or editing is provided.
  • For more details on this option, please see the full Print-Ready PDF Book information.
Add a cover — $199
  • Available only for Print-Ready PDF Book.
  • Semi-custom cover design based on your choice from our cover designs.
Color printing option — $199
  • Full-color inside your book is available for both manuscript publishing and print-ready PDF books.
  • Fee is in addition to the basic publishing price.
Hard cover option — $199
  • Must accompany soft-cover book publishing. Available with either manuscript or print-ready PDF book publishing.
  • Fee is in addition to the basic publishing price.
Author’s website — $499
  • A five-page website designed to match your book cover.
  • Domain name and two years of web hosting.
  • Email address, webmail and much more.
  • BookSurge affiliate linking earns you an additional 10% royalty on sales originating from your site.
Custom editing — $500
In-depth professional assistance in polishing your manuscript.
Additional illustrations — $10 each
Additional illustrations placed in text, above the 10 included in the basic publishing price.
Your imprint — $50
Use your own publisher imprint name and logo.
Resubmission — $100
All changes made after you have approved your book for printing are subject to the resubmission fee. The charge applies to resubmission of either cover or text. If your book has already gone print-ready at BookSurge, it will not be available for sale while your file is in corrections.
Author’s alterations — $50
Changes to your text or cover in excess of the two rounds of proofs and corrections included in your package. Please see our Corrections Policy for details.