Sandduck Press, publishing packages
Professional production, global distribution, and 80% of publisher net receipts to the author. Every manuscript is read before acceptance.
See the three packagesSandduck Press works with selected authors to turn strong manuscripts into professionally edited, designed, published and commercially distributed books. We manage the publishing infrastructure, from editorial production and ISBN assignment through print and ebook distribution, author-platform setup and launch support.
The objective is not simply to upload a book. It is to establish a professionally published title that readers, retailers, booksellers, libraries and institutions can discover and order.
Every package includes manuscript review, professional production, publisher-owned ISBNs, global distribution and the first year of title management.
Essential
$2,495
Get professionally published. For a strong, publication-ready manuscript that needs professional production and commercial distribution rather than an extensive launch program.
Published
$3,995
Become a professionally established author. The recommended package: a complete format set, a custom cover, a full author website and a structured 90 day launch.
Launch
$5,995
Take the book to market. Everything in Published, plus active commercialization support through the first 90 days.
| Feature | Essential $2,495 | Published $3,995 | Launch $5,995 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manuscript review and acceptance | Included | Included | Included |
| Editorial assessment | Included | Included | Included |
| Copy editing | Light | Full | Full |
| Final proofreading | Included | Included | Included |
| Publisher-owned ISBNs | Included | Included | Included |
| Copyright registration guidance | Included | Included | Included |
| Interior design and typesetting | Standardized | Professional | Professional |
| Cover design | Template-based | Custom | Custom |
| Paperback | Included | Included | Included |
| Hardcover | Add-on | Included | Included |
| Ebook | Included | Included | Included |
| Major online retailer setup | Included | Included | Included |
| Global print and ebook distribution | Included | Included | Included |
| Metadata, categories and keywords | Included | Included | Included, with review |
| Physical proof review | Included | Included | Included |
| Author website | One page | Five page | Enhanced |
| Domain setup assistance | Included | Included | Included |
| Email capture | Not included | Included | Included |
| Reader resources | Not included | Included | Included |
| Launch plan | Basic | 90 day | 90 day, managed |
| Paid promotion allowance | Not included | Up to $350 | Up to $500 |
| Launch graphics | Not included | Basic set | Expanded set |
| Email and social launch kit | Not included | Not included | Included |
| Media and speaking kit | Not included | Not included | Included |
| Advance review and outreach strategy | Not included | Not included | Included |
| Post-launch listing review | Not included | Not included | Included |
| Author consultations | 1 | 3 | 6 |
| Author share of publisher net receipts | 80% | 80% | 80% |
| First year of title management | Included | Included | Included |
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Package pricing assumes a publication-ready manuscript within the scope and word-count limits below.
Availability means these organizations can discover and order the title through their normal book-buying systems. It does not guarantee that any individual retailer will stock or display a title.
Published and Launch carry a promotional allowance, deployed across curated book-trade programs depending on title eligibility and timing.
Promotional programs are curated and may require title review, appropriate metadata, distribution status, wholesale terms or returnability. Sandduck therefore commits the stated promotional budget, not guaranteed acceptance into a particular promotion, and not guaranteed placement, sales, reviews or media coverage.
Every package includes an author web presence, on a standardized architecture.
Essential
One page carrying the author bio, book information, purchase links and a contact method.
Published
Five pages: Home, About, Books, Resources and Contact, plus email capture and reader resources.
Launch
Enhanced site adding speaking and media, testimonials and press, resources and launch modules as appropriate.
Pricing assumes a substantially complete manuscript of no more than 75,000 words. Work beyond the standard scope is quoted per title, before production.
Quoted per title: Developmental editing, Editing beyond standard scope, Ghostwriting or substantive rewriting, Indexing, Custom illustrations and diagrams, Complex tables and workbook formatting, Audiobook production and distribution, Custom website development, Direct-sale ecommerce, Advanced SEO or content program, Public relations and media outreach, Book trailer and video assets, Social media management and new edition or relaunch.
Sandduck can make a title available to a broad network of retailers and institutional buyers, and can actively promote eligible titles through curated marketing channels. Individual retailers, libraries and promotional programs make their own purchasing, stocking and placement decisions.
Every manuscript is read before acceptance. Tell us what you have written and which package you are considering, and we will tell you honestly whether it is a fit.
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