Publishing services

Publishing support, shaped around your book

Custom quotes cover QuillCairn’s creative and service work for the agreed scope. Third-party expenses—such as optional ISBN purchases or distribution/platform charges—are separate unless explicitly included in your quote. No general amount is stated here for other provider charges; confirm applicable costs for your chosen options. See the optional Bowker bundle prices below.

Ghostwriting
A compelling manuscript shaped from your ideas, voice, and point of view.
Custom quote required
  • Voice and story discovery
  • Manuscript delivery plan
Discuss Ghostwriting
Editorial & Production
Refine the manuscript, create its cover, and prepare it for publication.
Custom quote required
  • Developmental care and line editing
  • Cover production
  • Production-ready formatting
Discuss Editorial & Production
Publishing Setup
Set up for KDP or broader distribution, with formatting, metadata, ISBN choices, and practical go-live details.
Custom quote required
  • KDP or broader distribution setup
  • Formatting and metadata
  • ISBN choices
Discuss Publishing Setup
Marketing
A thoughtful release plan with promotion options scoped before commitment.
Custom quote required
  • Thoughtful release plan
  • Promotion options scoped to your project
Discuss Marketing
Complete Publishing
Coordination across writing, editorial, design, setup, distribution, and launch in the right order.
Custom quote required
  • Writing and editorial coordination
  • Design and publishing setup
  • Distribution and launch planning
Discuss Complete Publishing

Optional ISBN bundles

ISBN options are separate from service fees.

These optional purchased Bowker ISBN bundles are separate from creative/service fees. Kindle ebooks do not need ISBNs, and eligible KDP print books may use a free, platform-limited ISBN.

Optional Bowker bundle

$295

10 ISBNs

Optional Bowker bundle

$575

100 ISBNs

Optional Bowker bundle

$1,500

1,000 ISBNs