Our Services

SPS offers many services for all professional writers, whether you are choosing self-publishing, traditional publishing, or a hybrid.

We are a company created by and for authors.

We only charge up-front fees.

We do not retain any rights or require any royalties.

We want to help you succeed!

Editing

Hourly and per word rates—SPS offers four levels of editing depending on your manuscript and preferences: developmental (which we offer as writing coaching), substantive, copyediting, and proofreading. If you're not sure what you need, send us a sample, and we'll evaluate it for free. Learn more.
 

Submission review

Individual and package pricing—Before you submit your project to an editor or agent, make sure your work is at its best. We'll help you polish your first three chapters, query letter, synopsis, or a complete submission package. Learn more.

Uploading

Per platform rate—If SPS was your manuscript formatting partner, or if you have a manuscript formatted by someone else, we would love to help you upload your e-book or print book to the platform that best meets your distribution needs. Learn more.

Metadata Creation

$200 — SPS can develop the right metadata for your book. Metadata will help get your book found in a flooded marketplace. Learn more.

Publishing Packages

Package pricing — Need more than one of the services SPS offers? Bundle them together and save. This is ideal for the author who wants to write but would rather hand over the minutiae of getting the book ready for purchase to someone else. We'll gather information on all your preferences up front, give you timelines for each deliverable, and get to work. Self-Publishing Services is here to be your no-hassle partner in getting your indie book into the hands of the public. Learn more.

Formatting

Variable rates—SPS offers both ebook and print book formatting for all genres. Learn more.
 

Audiobook Production

Variable per finished hour rates - Want a higher ROI? Audiobooks are your answer. SPS helps you navigate the technical and talent waters. We can source talent, manage recording and mastering, and upload files that Audible will approve. If you want to record your own book, we can coach you through setting up your studio and recording, then edit and master the files for upload. Learn more.

Cover design & illustration

Variable rates—Great covers sell books. Self-Publishing Services' graphic designers work with you to create a professional cover based on your vision. We also provide illustration services for your book project with a range of illustration styles to choose from. Learn more.

Writing Coaching

Package pricing—Do you have a great story, but you're not sure how to tell it? Self-Publishing Services loves to teach authors how to bring their writing to the next level. No matter where you are in your journey as an author, we have someone with the expertise and experience to push you and help you learn how to take your writing from “good” to “great.” Learn more.

ISBN & Copyright acquisition

Per service and package rate —These are the little, but important, details SPS can help you manage. Protect your work without the headache. Learn more.

Author Platform Building

Package pricing—Want to find your readers and establish your author presence but don’t know where to begin? We can help ground you in the whirlwind of marketing-speak. Through a series of interviews and/or phone calls, we will help define your needs and create a plan that works for you. Learn more.