Publishing Packages
At Excalibur Press we endeavour to make publishing affordable and accessible to all authors. Please note that longer timeframes and alternative payment plans are available. Just get in touch to let us know what you're interested in.
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Full Publishing Package
Published by Excalibur Press or supporting you through Self Publishing £ 1350 +VAT (£1620 total)
- A professional format (standard novel, image based formats may be subject to an additional design fee)
- ISBN number (if publishing via Excalibur Press)
- A Nielsen’s registration (if publishing via Excalibur Press)
- The creation of a professional sellable product
- Cover design, back, front and dust-jacket
- Book Blurb
- A proof of your formatted book, layouts and cover designs with the option of amendments
- Inclusion of any amendments you want or wish to add
- Required copies of your finished book will be sent to you within 30 days of order (price of copies excluded)
- Your book will be put on pre-order so that we can help you get a batch print of your book for your own use/sales
- One press release sent out when book is launched + publication on a number of guaranteed sites
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PLEASE NOTE: If you choose to distribute your book on Excalibur Press distribution channels (website, Amazon, Events etc...) you will pay 30% commission for year 1 and 20% commission year 2 & 3. You would then be fully released from your contract after 3 years and free to extend your distribution with us year on year or publish on your own channels.
Payment for this package is 50% on commission, 25% on delivery of final draft, 25% on publication of book.
Payment for this package is 50% on commission, 25% on delivery of final draft, 25% on publication of book.
Enhanced Publishing Package
Setting up your Self Publishing account and mentoring you through the process £ 1850 +VAT (£2220 total)
- Consultation and mentoring sessions to advise, guide and support you through your self publishing journey
- A professional format (standard novel, image based formats may be subject to an additional design fee)
- Show you how to get your ISBN number via Amazon KDP
- The creation of a professional sellable product
- Cover design, back, front and dust-jacket
- Book Blurb
- A proof of your formatted book, layouts and cover designs with the option of amendments
- Inclusion of any amendments you want or wish to add
- Required copies of your finished book will be sent to you within 30 days of order (price of printing of copies excluded)
- Your book will be put on pre-order so that we can help you get a batch print of your book for your own use/sales
- One press release sent out when book is launched + publication on a number of guaranteed sites
- Setting up your Amazon publishers account and adding your book to your Amazon account
- x1 2-hour session to advise you on what to do next (socials, ongoing PR, book reviews, website etc...)
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PLEASE NOTE: If you choose to distribute your book on Excalibur Press distribution channels (website, Amazon, Events etc...) you will pay 30% commission for year 1 and 20% commission year 2 & 3. You would then be fully released from your contract after 3 years and free to extend your distribution with us year on year or publish on your own channels.
Payment for this package is 50% on commission, 25% on delivery of final draft, 25% on publication of book.
Payment for this package is 50% on commission, 25% on delivery of final draft, 25% on publication of book.
Biography or Factual Book - Ghost Writing Package
An Excalibur Press writer/editor would support you by ghost writing your book or working closely with you. £ 3500 +VAT (£4200 total)
- Price includes up to 20,000 words and is for the writing of the book only, does not include publishing, formatting or design
- Book is written via a series of interviews in person, online or by email
- Writer will work with you over a defined period of time
- Writer will work with you to define
- Writer will also edit and proof read the book and offer up to 3 editorial passes after amends
- Some research included depending on subject matter
- Placement of imagery as you see fit (imagery sourced by client, however additional photography / imagery packages can be purchased)
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PLEASE NOTE: Payment for this package is 50% on commission, 25% on delivery of first draft, 25% on delivery of final manuscript.
Press Kit Creation
Helping you put together a professional press kit that you can use when approaching the media. £ 775 +VAT (£930 total)
- Interview with author
- Transcript of interview
- Writing print and web press release + publication on a number of guaranteed sites
- Writing radio & broadcast press release
- Writing of feature for distribution to press + publication on a number of guaranteed sites
- Author biography
- Collation of reviews
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PLEASE NOTE: Payment for this package is 50% on commission, 25% on delivery of first draft, 25% on production of final draft.
Book Launch Publicity Package
Supporting you to launch your self published or other publisher published book in Northern Ireland (other geographical areas available, please enquire for prices) £ 950 +VAT (£1140 total)
- PLEASE NOTE: This package is best bundled with the Press Kit Creation. Discount of 25% if both packages chosen.
- Distribution of press release to all Northern Ireland print media + publication on a number of guaranteed sites
- Follow up calls to key media
- Follow up distribution of free feature to all Northern Ireland print media (Includes press clippings collection)
- Distribution of new release information to all radio and broadcast media
- Follow up calls to key media
- Follow up with press release being sent out
- Distribution of book to key influencers identified with author
- Distribution of book to key people within the arts and culture sector
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PLEASE NOTE: Payment for this package is 50% on commission, 25% on delivery of final draft of press release prior to distribution, 25% on production of final report.
General Book Promo Package
Supporting you to promote your self published or other publisher published book in Northern Ireland (other geographical areas available, please enquire for prices) £ 1850 +VAT (£2220 total)
- This package is perfect for self-published authors who want support with their journey
- Interview with author
- Transcript of interview
- Writing print and web press release
- Writing radio & broadcast press release
- Writing of feature for distribution to press
- Author biography
- Collation of reviews
- Supporting you to create a professional sellable product
- Cover design, back, front and dust-jacket
- About the author
- Book Blurb (for back of book)
- Book sales description (for Amazon etc…)
- Landing page text
- A professional format
- A basic proof of your formatted book, layouts and cover designs
- 1 additional 1hr consultation with Tina Calder after all the work above is complete
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PLEASE NOTE: If you choose to distribute your book on Excalibur Press distribution channels (website, Amazon, Events etc...) you will pay 30% commission for year 1 and 20% commission year 2 & 3. You would then be fully released from your contract after 3 years and free to extend your distribution with us year on year or publish on your own channels.
PLEASE ALSO NOTE: Payment for this package is 50% on commission, 25% on delivery of final draft, 25% on publication of book.
PLEASE ALSO NOTE: Payment for this package is 50% on commission, 25% on delivery of final draft, 25% on publication of book.