Publishing paths, choose by outcome
Your book. Your next step. A clear publishing plan.
Start with where your book is today. Then explore the support, the costs and the people involved, with room to ask questions before you choose.
Let’s talk about the numbers
A next chapter you can plan for.
Your budget matters, too. See what each publishing plan includes, and take your time comparing.
See the whole route
See where each path takes you.
The paths describe stages of work. The four publishing plans describe different scopes within publishing.
01 ShapeIdea → manuscript02 PublishManuscript → book03 GrowBook → readers
| Compare | Shape My Book | Publish My Book | Grow My Book |
|---|---|---|---|
| You begin with | An idea or rough draft | A finished or nearly finished manuscript | A launch-ready or published book |
| Main result | A strong, complete manuscript | A professional book readers can buy | A focused reader-growth plan |
| Main work | Direction, writing and deep editing | Final editing, design, production and distribution | Positioning, launch assets and promotion |
| Natural next step | Continue into Publish | Launch or add Grow | Review results and extend what works |
Shape My Book
- You begin with
- An idea or rough draft
- Main result
- A strong, complete manuscript
- Main work
- Direction, writing and deep editing
- Natural next step
- Continue into Publish
Publish My Book
- You begin with
- A finished or nearly finished manuscript
- Main result
- A professional book readers can buy
- Main work
- Final editing, design, production and distribution
- Natural next step
- Launch or add Grow
Grow My Book
- You begin with
- A launch-ready or published book
- Main result
- A focused reader-growth plan
- Main work
- Positioning, launch assets and promotion
- Natural next step
- Review results and extend what works
Clear steps - what the process looks like
From the first conversation to your book’s next chapter.
Here is how the work moves forward, and who helps at each stage. Your Publishing Coach helps you decide. Your Publishing Expert owns the work after onboarding. You always know who to call.
- PUBLISHING COACH
Your Story Session
Talk with a Publishing Coach about the book, your goals and what feels unclear.
- PUBLISHING COACH
Your Publishing Blueprint
Review the recommended work, deliverables, investment, responsibilities and proposed schedule.
- WITHIN 24 HOURS
Agreement and onboarding
Once the agreement and payment steps are complete, we confirm what we need to begin.
- WITHIN 48 HOURS
Meet your Publishing Expert
Meet the person coordinating your project and agree how updates and questions will be handled.
- PUBLISHING EXPERT
Milestones and approvals
Review the work at agreed points, with room to ask questions and provide feedback.
- COACH + EXPERT
Launch and handover
Confirm the publication details, agreed files and next steps for reaching readers.
Clear before you commit
Know what belongs in your plan.
A useful proposal makes the work easy to understand, including what would be priced separately.
Always included
The things that make the journey feel safe.
- A Publishing Coach to help you choose
- A named Publishing Manager after onboarding
- A written scope, quote and milestone plan
- Clear approvals before important decisions
- Regular progress updates
- Agreed final files and platform details
Only if your book needs it
Add-ons stay outside the core path.
- Ghostwriting or assisted writing
- Developmental editing
- Amazon pre-order setup
- Paid advertising and extended campaigns
- Launch events and book fairs
- Reviews, reels, videos, trailers and social content
- Extra print quantities or special formats
Before you choose
Questions writers/authors usually ask.
Publishing costs and packages: your questions.
Which publishing plan should I choose?
Start with manuscript readiness, editing needs, intended formats and launch goals. Compare the inclusions, then ask us to confirm the smallest scope that covers the work you need.
Do I need a finished manuscript?
You can begin with an idea or draft. If the manuscript needs substantial writing or restructuring, discuss the Shape path before choosing a production plan.
How do the three paths relate to the four packages?
Shape, Publish and Grow describe stages. Prime, Essential, Pro and Elite are publishing plans with different inclusions. Your proposal can connect stages when the book needs them.
What decides the final cost?
Word count, editing depth, design complexity, formats, copies, marketing work and taxes can affect the total. Ask for an itemised proposal, including anything outside the listed plan.
Can I combine two paths?
Yes. A project may need shaping before publishing, or a marketing plan after release. Confirm the combined scope so the same work is not charged twice.
Is GST included in these prices?
No. The displayed package prices exclude GST. Ask for the applicable tax (18%) and final payable amount in your quotation.
Is editing included in every plan?
Editing inclusions differ. The current Pro summary includes copyediting up to 30,000 words; Elite includes substantive editing up to 30,000 words. Confirm what your manuscript needs and any additional cost in writing.
Does the advertising fee include ad spend?
Yes, setup and management is included. Ask for the campaign fee and media budget to be stated separately, including who manages the account and how results are reported. The final proposal should make the allocation clear.
Who will I speak to after payment?
Your Publishing Expert coordinates delivery once the project is handed over. Confirm the contact, update rhythm and escalation route during onboarding.
How long will my book take?
The timeline follows the manuscript and scope. Editing, revisions, design, author approvals and platform steps all take time. Agree on milestones before you begin.
Can you guarantee book sales or reviews?
Sales and returns cannot be guaranteed. Any review support should seek independent feedback, with no promise of positive ratings. Ask what outreach or deliverables are included.
What about rights, royalties, refunds and exit terms?
These belong in your agreement. You hold 100% copyrights. Ask how rights are licensed, how earnings are calculated and paid, what happens to files and listings, and which cancellation terms apply.
Still confused?
Bring the book. We’ll help you think it through.
Tell us what you have, what you hope for and what you can comfortably plan for. We can take the questions one at a time.
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