Transparent Pricing for Self Publishing Services
Wondering how much it costs to self publish a book? The answer depends on the services you need. Some authors only require a professional book cover or interior formatting, while others need custom illustrations, editing, eBook conversion, or complete publishing assistance. At Blueberry Illustrations, every service is priced individually, allowing you to choose exactly what your project requires without paying for services you don't need.
Whether you're publishing a children's book, novel, memoir, coloring book, educational book, or another type of publication, we provide professional publishing services including custom illustrations, cover design, book layout, editing, Self-Publishing, paperback publishing, hardcover publishing, eBook conversion, author websites, and book marketing.
Our pricing is straightforward, with no hidden fees. The calculator below allows you to estimate the cost of your project by selecting the services you need. Whether you're publishing your first book or adding another title to your catalogue, you'll find flexible options to suit your budget and publishing goals.
If you're looking for an all-in-one publishing solution rather than individual services, we also offer discounted publishing packages that combine multiple services into a single price.
View our complete publishing packages here. If you only need individual services, simply explore the pricing below.
To purchase the selected services, email us at info@blueberryillustrations.com with the services you require, or visit our Contact Us page to request a personalised quotation.
What Do the Prices Above Include?
Blueberry Illustrations allows authors to purchase publishing services individually, so you only pay for the support your book actually needs. You may select a single service, such as cover design or interior formatting, or combine several services to create a customised publishing plan.
The pricing calculator above provides an estimate based on the number of illustrations and the publishing, design, editing, website, or promotional services you select. Your final requirements are reviewed before the project begins so that the scope, files, and expected deliverables are clear.
All prices shown are in U.S. dollars (USD).
Children’s Book Illustration Pricing
Illustration pricing is calculated according to the number of illustrations required for your book. This gives authors the flexibility to order a small number of images, a complete picture-book sequence, or additional illustrations for an existing project.
Custom illustration projects may include character design, scene development, spot illustrations, full-page artwork, and double-page spreads. The exact illustration plan depends on the manuscript, page count, visual style, and number of scenes.
The calculator above helps you estimate the illustration portion of your project. For complete information about our artwork process, styles, revisions, and portfolio, visit our Children’s Book Illustration Services page.
Pricing for Individual Publishing Services
Authors may select any of the following services separately. This is useful when part of the book has already been completed or when you need professional assistance with only one stage of production.
Book Interior Layout and Formatting
Interior layout prepares your manuscript for professional print publication. The service may include page setup, margins, typography, chapter styling, image placement, page numbering, and preparation of a print-ready PDF for the required trim size.
Book Cover Design
Cover design pricing covers the preparation of a professional book cover suited to your selected format. Depending on the project, this may include the front cover, back cover, spine, typography, barcode area, and print-ready files.
For detailed information about the design process and examples, visit our Book Cover Design Services page.
Self-Publishing Services
Our self-publishing service supports paperback, hardcover, and eBook publishing, helping authors prepare and publish professional-quality books for today's leading self-publishing platforms.
To learn more about our complete publishing process, publishing options, and the services we provide, visit our Professional Self-Publishing Services page.
eBook Conversion
Our eBook conversion service prepares your manuscript for digital reading devices while preserving the quality of your book's layout and illustrations. We create professional eBook files suitable for publication on major eBook platforms.
Editing and Manuscript Support
Editing services are available for authors who need help improving grammar, clarity, consistency, sentence structure, or the overall presentation of their manuscript before design and publication.
Author Website Design
An author website provides a dedicated place to present your book, biography, reviews, purchasing links, news, and contact information. Website pricing depends on the features and content required.
Book Promotion Services
Promotional services are available for authors who want assistance presenting and marketing a newly published book. The services selected should be based on the book’s audience, release plan, and promotional goals.
Should You Choose Individual Services or a Publishing Package?
Individual service pricing is usually the best option when you have already completed part of your book. For example, you may already have illustrations but still need formatting and publishing, or you may have print-ready files and only require assistance with Amazon KDP or IngramSpark.
A complete publishing package may be more suitable when you need several services together, such as illustrations, cover design, interior layout, eBook preparation, and publishing support. Packages combine multiple services into one organised production plan and may offer better overall value than purchasing every item separately.
What Affects the Total Cost of Self Publishing?
The total cost of publishing a book depends on the amount of professional work still required. A completed novel that only needs formatting and publishing will normally cost less to prepare than an illustrated children’s book that requires custom artwork, cover design, page layout, and multiple publishing formats.
Important cost factors include:
- The number and type of illustrations required
- The manuscript length and final page count
- The complexity of the interior layout
- Whether the book needs editing or proofreading
- The number of formats, such as paperback, hardcover, and eBook
- The publishing platforms selected
- Whether an author website or promotional support is required
Selecting only the services your project needs helps you control your budget while still receiving professional assistance where it matters most.
How to Get an Accurate Publishing Estimate
Use the calculator above to select the services you are considering. After reviewing the estimated total, contact our team and provide basic information about your book, including the manuscript type, page count, number of illustrations, desired formats, and current stage of completion.
We will review your requirements and confirm which services are appropriate before the project begins. This helps avoid paying for work that has already been completed or selecting services that your book does not require.
For questions about pricing or help selecting the right services, email info@blueberryillustrations.com or visit our contact page.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Publishing Prices
Can I purchase only one publishing service?
Yes. You may purchase only the services your book needs, such as illustrations, editing, cover design, interior formatting, Amazon KDP publishing, IngramSpark publishing, eBook conversion, an author website, or book promotion.
Are these prices for complete publishing packages?
No. This page mainly shows pricing for individual services. If you need several services together, one of our complete publishing packages may provide better overall value.
What affects the total cost of self publishing?
The total cost depends on the type of book, manuscript length, number of illustrations, editing requirements, layout complexity, publishing formats, selected platforms, and any additional website or promotional services.
How is children’s book illustration pricing calculated?
Illustration pricing is mainly based on the number of illustrations required. The final scope may also depend on whether the project includes spot illustrations, full-page scenes, double-page spreads, detailed backgrounds, or additional character development.
Can you use illustrations, covers, or formatted files that I already have?
Yes. We can review your existing files to determine whether they meet the technical requirements of the selected publishing platform. If the files are suitable, you only need to purchase the remaining services required for publication.
Are paperback, hardcover, and eBook services priced separately?
Yes. Each format has different file preparation and publishing requirements. Paperback, hardcover, and eBook services may therefore be priced separately.
Can I add more services later?
Yes. Many authors begin with one or two services and later add additional services such as publishing, eBook conversion, website design, or book marketing as their project progresses.
How do I receive a final quote?
Use the calculator above for an initial estimate, then send us your manuscript details, page count, illustration requirements, selected formats, publishing platforms, and information about any work already completed. We will review the project and confirm the final scope and cost.
Choose the Publishing Services Your Book Needs
Use the calculator above to estimate the cost of individual services, compare our complete publishing packages, or contact us for help deciding which option is best for your project.
Request a personalised publishing estimate or compare complete publishing packages.