Transparent, Flat-Rate Packages

Book Formatting & Cover Design Pricing
for Self-Published Authors

Clear starting prices for standard packages, with scope-based quotes for complex books and additional services. Files are prepared for Amazon KDP, IngramSpark, and major print-on-demand platforms.

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Service Prices
at a Glance

ServiceStarting PriceWhat's IncludedBest ForTurnaround
Starter Formatting$99Adobe InDesign interior layout, front matter, page numbers, TOC, print-ready PDFClean text-only manuscripts5-7 business days
Book Cover DesignIncluded in bundles / quoted separatelyCustom front cover, full print wrap (front/spine/back), eBook cover file (2560x1600px), KDP and IngramSpark specsAuthors who need a new or replacement cover5-7 business days
Author Launch Bundle$249 - $349Custom cover design + interior formatting + upload-ready files for Kindle, paperback, and hardcoverFirst-time self-published authors who want one team7-10 business days
Premium Publishing Kit$499 - $799Cover, interior, eBook conversion, proofreading support, Amazon description, keyword and category guidance, launch checklistAuthors who want a fuller publishing path10-14 business days
eBook ConversionQuoted on requestEPUB 3.0 + Kindle-ready package, metadata, linked TOC, embedded cover, validated outputAuthors needing digital-only files3-5 business days
ProofreadingStarts at $49Line-by-line proofreading, grammar and consistency corrections, tracked changes in WordAuthors who need manuscript cleanup before design5-7 business days
Complex LayoutCustom quoteChildren's books, workbooks, journals, cookbooks, illustrated interiors - scoped after complexity reviewIllustrated or non-standard book formatsQuoted per project
Publishing ConsultationQuoted on requestKDP/IngramSpark walkthrough, pricing and royalty strategy, Amazon keyword research, launch checklistNew authors unsure where to startFlexible
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Packages

Starter Formatting

For clean, text-only manuscripts

$99
Interior Formatting

Includes

  • Adobe InDesign layout
  • KDP/IngramSpark specs
  • Front matter
  • Page numbers
  • Table of contents
  • Print-ready PDF

Not included

  • Complex layouts
  • Images or tables
  • Upload handling
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Author Launch Bundle

For first-time self-published authors

$249 to $349
Complete Production

Includes

  • Custom cover design
  • Interior formatting
  • Upload-ready files
  • Kindle + paperback + hardcover prep
  • Revisions within scope

Not included

  • Developmental editing
  • Paid ads
  • Ranking guarantees
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Premium Publishing Kit

For authors who want broader publishing support

$499 to $799
Publishing Support

Includes

  • Cover and interior
  • eBook conversion
  • Proofreading support
  • Amazon description
  • Keyword/category guidance
  • Launch checklist

Not included

  • Paid ads
  • Bestseller claims
  • Platform account management
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Before You Hire

Pricing Questions Authors
Ask Before Hiring

How much does book formatting cost?

Literary Lab Studio's interior formatting starts at $99 for clean, text-only manuscripts. The Author Launch Bundle, which includes both cover design and formatting, starts at $249. Pricing depends on the scope, complexity, and whether the project includes eBook conversion or proofreading.

How much does custom book cover design cost?

Cover design is included in the Author Launch Bundle ($249-$349) and the Premium Publishing Kit ($499-$799). Standalone cover design is quoted on request based on genre and scope. All covers include a full print wrap and a separate eBook front cover file.

What is the cheapest way to get my book formatted and designed?

The Starter Formatting package at $99 covers interior formatting for clean, text-only manuscripts. If you also need a cover, the Author Launch Bundle at $249 is the most affordable option for a complete production package.

Do you charge per page or per word for formatting?

No. Literary Lab Studio uses flat-rate pricing. You pay one price for the full scope, not per page, per word, or per revision round within the agreed scope.

Is there a discount for bundling cover and formatting?

Yes. The Author Launch Bundle combines cover design and interior formatting at a lower combined rate than purchasing them separately. The Premium Publishing Kit adds eBook conversion, proofreading, and Amazon listing support.
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