Publishing Services

FastPencil's Publishing Services team can help you tighten up your book. Whether you need graphics or illustration help, editing, marketing, or cover design, we've got you covered.

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Production
Project Setup Send us your manuscript in digital format (MS Word, etc.) and we will import it into FastPencil, setup the book project and get all the chapters and sections organized for you. This is a great way to jumpstart your book project and get closer to publishing. $299 Up to 100,000 words
Up to 20 images 		Buy_now
Manual Price Change If you published your Book or eBook into wide distribution and would now like to change the price, you can now do that without having to republish. Just purchase this manual price change service and let us know what you want the new price to be. $149 One-time price change Buy_now
Custom Cover Spread Override If you want to use your own custom cover spread, including spine design, you must purchase a cover override. This allows us to override the system and upload your own cover spread. Use this service when you have your own ISBN and barcode, or if you want total control over your book cover spread. $199 One-time upload of final cover spread Buy_now
Cover Design
Basic Design Basic Design with one image, one color, standard fonts. Includes title, sub-title, author name on the front cover. ISBN and barcode placement, author image and description on the back cover. You may provide front cover image, author image and ideas. Up to two revisions if necessary. *Cost of photos and stock imagery is extra. $599 Sr. Designer, 2 initial versions, 2 rounds of revisions, front cover jpeg, back cover jpeg, Email support
Premium Design Custom Design with multiple images, colors and fonts. Includes title, sub-title, author name on the front cover. ISBN and barcode placement, author image and description on the back cover. You may provide front cover image, author image and ideas. Up to two revisions if necessary. *Cost of photos and stock imagery is extra. $999 Cover Design Specialist, Phone Support, 3 initial versions, 3 rounds of revisions, front cover jpeg, back cover jpeg, Email support
Illustration — Black & White
Clean B&W Evocative line art to enhance, magnify, and support your text. Takes 6 to 12 weeks. $139 Single
$749 Package of 6
$1,149 Package of 10
Fine B&W Line art with shadows, more detailed backgrounds, and more complexity. $159 Single Illustration
$829 Package of 6
$1,429 Package of 10
Illustration — Custom Color
Clean Color Full color art to add interest and excitement to your book. Takes 6 to 12 weeks. $179 Single Illustration
$899 Package of 6
$1,589 Package of 10
Fine Color Adds more shadows, highlights, detailed backgrounds, and visual complexity. $209 Single Illustration
$1,099 Package of 6
$1,829 Package of 10
Meticulous Color Adds more nuanced color, full textures, dimensionality, and visual richness. $239 Single Illustration
$1,499 Package of 6
$2,429 Package of 10

Editing and Formatting

Editing
If you're using the color layout tool, please email us for a custom quote.
Edit Review A professional copy editor reviews your book to give you invaluable advice. Edit review provides summary feedback on the work as a whole. It does not include detailed spelling/grammar edits. $299 Flat
Line Editing Thorough examination of your manuscript for errors in spelling, grammar, and punctuation. The editor will also review syntax and word choice and provide suggestions for improving the overall readability of the work. $0.039 Per Word, 2-3 week time frame
Advanced Editorial Advanced Editing – Tailored review of story ideas, plot development, suggestions for improvement of the work as a whole. This also includes line editing of your work. $0.076 Per Word, 8-10 weeks
Formatting
Premium Formatting Correction of errors and inconsistencies in spacing, indents, fonts, headers, footers, numbering, table of contents, and content ordering. Placement of a maximum of ten author-supplied images. Up to 50,000 words. $399 Formatting does not correct typos, misspellings, incorrect wording, incorrect punctuation, or other editorial issues.

Distribution & Marketing

Distribution
Private For your eyes only. Free Learn more
FastPencil Marketplace Your book will be available for sale on the FastPencil Marketplace and you will be able to buy and sell copies online. Free Learn more
Wide Distribution Your book will be available on Amazon, Barnes and Noble, Kindle, iPad, Nook, Ingram, etc. If you just publish one format, like eBook only, the wide distribution cost is only $249. $299 Learn more
PR Packages
PR Basic Draft press release, up to 400 words - Ensure wire distribution for book SEO $899 Buy_now
PR Media Outreach Draft press release - Ensure wire distribution for book SEO - Create targeted media list - Outreach to about 40 media and discuss book review/giveaway opportunities - Manage getting books to media - Follow up with the media $2099 Buy_now
PR Media Outreach & Social Media Draft press release Buy - Ensure wire distribution for Now book SEO - Create targeted media list - Outreach to about 40 media and discuss book review/giveaway opportunities - Manage getting books to media - Follow up with the media $2899 Buy_now
Post-publishing ScreenPlay Packages provided by our Partners, Voyage Media
Book-To-Screen: Producer’s Action Plan The first-of-its kind Producer’s Action Plan is your first step toward having your material adapted (and considered!) for screen.

Your Producer’s Action Plan Includes:

  • 3-5 pages of in-depth studio-quality description & analysis that helps producers identify your novel’s strengths
  • A compelling logline written to entice potential buyers
  • Suggested adaptation format (Movie, TV, Web) based on thorough knowledge of industry wants & needs
  • Market analysis & strategic recommendations for what to do next
  • ...and last but not least, the real possibility of a very big break:
    • Your book will also be reviewed & considered by active producers looking for content like yours.
$799 Buy_now
Book-To-Screen: Treatment Written by professional screenwriters, the Book-To-ScreenTreatment is a thorough outline of your novel’s screen adaptation and the best way to share your vision with industry decision makers.

Your Treatment Includes:

  • A 7-10 page scene-by-scene story, outlining how your material might be adapted into a full-length screenplay
  • Up to 3 "loglines" that quickly capture the attention of potential buyers
  • Screenwriter’s mission and rationale fully explaining creative choices made in the adaptation process
  • Producer-guided notes during the treatment writing process
  • Evaluation & consideration by a credited producer looking for projects in your genre or style
 $2799 Buy_now
Book-To-Screen: Screenplay The screenplay is the ultimate creative blueprint for a film, TV show or digital adaptation. It’s what producers use to attach top actors & directors, raise money for production, and obtain distribution.

Your Screenplay Includes:

  • Full-length, professionally-written & market-ready screenplay that translates your story for the screen.
    • Length depends on medium of production (film, TV, digital, stage) & genre (comedy, drama, horror, etc.) – up to 120 pages or more
  • Two rounds of rewrites to maintain a high standard of excellence
  • Final draft incorporates your own detailed punch-list of notes to ensure that your original vision is intact
  • Evaluation & consideration by a credited producer looking for projects in your genre or style
Prerequisite: In order to qualify for one of Voyage Media’s Screenplays, you must first order either the Producer’s Action Plan OR the Treatment. 		$13999 Buy_now