The Perfect Plan for
Every Author

All plans are priced per book. A one-time setup fee of £75 applies to every plan.

Starter
Perfect for first-time authors
£299.00
per book + £75 setup fee
  • Manuscript formatting
  • ISBN + metadata setup
  • Distribution setup (KDP + Ingram + Audible, etc.)
  • Royalty collection + payouts (ongoing, no % taken)
Most Popular
Professional
Best for serious authors
£499.00
per book + £75 setup fee
  • Everything in Starter
  • Professional cover design
  • Quick response guarantee
  • Light copyediting/proofreading
  • Priority support
Premium
For ambitious independent authors
£699.00
per book + £75 setup fee
  • Everything in Professional
  • Quick response guarantee
  • Full editing
  • Marketing basics (press release, Amazon optimization)
  • Custom author dashboard
Enterprise
For organisations and corporate teams
Custom Pricing
  • Everything in Premium
  • Multi-title programme management
  • Team workflows & approvals
  • Custom integrations & reporting

Add-on Services

Enhance your publishing experience with our professional services. Add them to any package or purchase separately.

Professional Copyediting
Popular
£299.00
£399.00
Comprehensive editing for grammar, style, and flow by certified editors
  • Grammar & spelling correction
  • Style & tone consistency
  • Flow & readability improvement
  • Track changes document
  • 2 rounds of revisions
Delivery: 5-7 business daysAdd to Cart
Custom Cover Design
Popular
£199.00
£249.00
Professional book cover design with multiple concepts and revisions
  • 3 initial design concepts
  • Unlimited revisions
  • Print & digital formats
  • Source files included
  • Genre-appropriate design
Delivery: 3-5 business daysAdd to Cart
Marketing Launch Package
£399.00
£499.00
Complete marketing kit to promote your book across all channels
  • Social media templates
  • Press release writing
  • Author bio & book description
  • Promotional graphics
  • Launch strategy guide
Delivery: 7-10 business daysAdd to Cart
ISBN Registration
£49.00
£75.00
Professional ISBN registration and assignment for your book
  • ISBN-13 registration
  • Bowker database listing
  • Copyright registration assistance
  • Barcode generation
  • Ownership documentation
Delivery: 1-2 business daysAdd to Cart
Audiobook Production (Coming Soon)
£2,999.00
£3,499.00
Complete audiobook production from narration to distribution
  • Professional narration
  • Studio recording
  • Audio editing & mastering
  • Chapter splitting
  • Quality assurance
Delivery: 14-21 business daysAdd to Cart

Detailed Comparison

Compare features across all plans to find the perfect fit for your publishing goals.

FeaturesStarterProfessionalPopularPremium
Plan ScopePer bookPer bookPer book
Distribution Platforms15+35+50+
Revenue Share70%85%90%
Support LevelEmailPriorityPriority + Phone
AnalyticsBasicAdvancedPremium Insights
Marketing Tools✅ Professional Suite

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about our publishing packages

How do royalty payments work?

You retain 100% of your royalties. Payments are processed through our platform, and you can track your earnings via your Author Dashboard.

Are there any hidden fees?

No, we believe in transparency. There are no hidden fees or complex contracts—just straightforward publishing with clear, upfront pricing.

Where will my book be available?

Your book will be distributed to over 50 global retailers and libraries, including platforms like Kindle, Apple Books, Kobo, Audible, and Spotify.

Do you offer marketing services?

Yes, we provide optional marketing add-ons to help promote your book and reach a wider audience. These can be added to any publishing package.

Ready to Start Your Publishing Journey?

Join thousands of successful authors who trust Census Books to bring their stories to readers worldwide.