Three tiers. Transparent scope. Tailored to your goals.
Authors who've been burned by vague pricing at other firms tell us the same thing: clarity converts. Here's exactly what each engagement covers — scope and pricing confirmed together on your discovery call.
Essentials
For the disciplined author with a polished manuscript ready to ship.
- —Copy editing
- —Interior layout & typesetting
- —Standard cover design
- —ISBN registration
- —Copyright filing
- —Print-on-demand setup
- —E-book setup
- —Distribution via IngramSpark + Amazon
Most Authors Start Here
Professional
Our flagship engagement. Editorial, design, distribution, and a real launch.
- —Everything in Essentials
- —Developmental + content editing with a professional proofread after typesetting
- —Bespoke cover design
- —Amazon author page setup & optimization
- —Launch press release
- —Launch announcement email
- —Social media launch assets
Premium
Full partnership for marquee releases, speakers, and authors with platform.
- —Everything in Professional
- —One sheet + media proposal
- —Extended marketing & SEO support
- —Hardcover production strategy
- —Audio production guidance
- —Platform consulting
Frequently asked
- Do I keep the rights to my book?
- Yes — 100%. That's the entire point of hybrid publishing. You own the copyright, you control subsidiary rights, and you keep every royalty.
- How long does the process take?
- Typical engagements run four to nine months from kickoff to launch, depending on the editorial work required and your timeline.
- Can you customize a package?
- Yes. The tiers are a starting point. After a discovery call we'll often scope a custom engagement that fits your manuscript and goals.
- What if my book doesn't meet your standards?
- We'll tell you. Brookstone is accountable to Iron Stream Media's reputation — we don't take a project we can't be proud of.