"I spent months guessing what publishing would cost. BookMasterHub laid it all out in one conversation — no surprises, no hidden extras."
— Roisin Callaghan, debut novelist, published June 2025
Book Services Without the Guesswork: Every Cost Explained Before You Pay
Most book service providers bury their rates behind consultations and vague quotes. We believe authors deserve full transparency. Below, you'll find the actual cost structure for every service we offer — line by line, no packages, no bundled upsells.
Whether you're finishing a memoir, launching a children's picture book, or polishing a business title, you'll know exactly what each component costs and why.
One-to-one video call — publishing strategy, timeline planning, market positioning
Per hour
€85
Blurb & Metadata Writing
Back-cover blurb, Amazon description, keyword/category research
Per project
€175
What We Actually Do (and Don't)
Manuscript Editing
From developmental feedback to final proofread. We work with fiction, non-fiction, memoir, and academic texts. We don't ghostwrite — your voice stays yours.
From €0.012/word
Book Design
Print interiors, eBook conversion, and cover design. We handle trim sizes from A5 to 6×9 to custom. We don't do illustration — but we partner with illustrators on referral.
From €240/project
Publishing & Distribution
ISBN registration, IngramSpark and KDP setup, metadata optimisation. We don't act as your publisher — you retain all rights and royalties.
From €45/unit
Why Authors Trust Transparent Pricing
In a 2024 survey by the Alliance of Independent Authors, 68% of self-publishing authors said unclear pricing was their biggest frustration when hiring book professionals. We built BookMasterHub to solve that exact problem.
Every rate on this page is the rate you'll pay. If your project has unusual requirements — say, a 200,000-word epic fantasy with 14 appendices — we'll tell you upfront what changes and why.
152 manuscripts delivered in 2024–2025
Average author satisfaction rating across post-project surveys.
— Internal project data, BookMasterHub
How Your Final Cost Is Calculated
No packages. No tiers. You pick only the services you need, and the total is the sum of those line items. Here's the sequence:
1
Tell us your manuscript details
Word count, genre, current stage (first draft, revised, nearly final). This determines which editing level applies and the per-word calculation.
2
Select the services you need
Choose from the table above. Need only formatting and a cover? Fine. Need the full chain from developmental edit to distribution? Also fine. No minimum commitment.
3
Receive an itemised quote within 48 hours
We multiply your word count by the per-word rate, add any fixed-fee services, and send you a clear invoice-style breakdown. No negotiation games.
Outcomes by the Numbers
48 hrsAverage quote turnaround
€0Hidden fees ever charged
11 daysMedian editing delivery
100%Rights retained by author
Clarity Centre
Common questions about our pricing model and how book services work.
Why don't you offer fixed packages?
Packages force authors to pay for services they don't need. A memoir that's been through three beta readers doesn't need a developmental edit. A novel with a designer friend doesn't need cover design. We let you build your own scope.
Can the price change after I receive a quote?
Only if the manuscript scope changes — for example, if you add 20,000 words after the quote. We'll flag any adjustment before proceeding and explain the new calculation.
Do you charge a deposit?
Yes — 40% upfront for projects over €500. For smaller projects, full payment is due before work begins. All payments are invoiced with a clear breakdown.
What if I only need one service?
That's perfectly fine. Many authors come to us for a single proofread or just eBook formatting. There's no minimum order or bundling requirement.
Reach Us Directly
Prefer a conversation before filling out a form? We're available by phone and email during Irish business hours.
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Terms of Service
Effective: January 2026
By using bookmasterhub.sbs or engaging BookMasterHub for book services, you agree to these terms.
Services: We provide manuscript editing, book design, formatting, and publishing support as described on this website. All work is subject to a written quote accepted by the author before commencement.
Payment: Quotes are valid for 30 days. A 40% deposit is required for projects exceeding €500. Remaining balance is due upon delivery. Late payments may incur a 1.5% monthly charge.
Intellectual Property: You retain full copyright and all rights to your manuscript and published work. We claim no ownership or royalty interest. Materials we create (cover designs, formatted files) become your property upon full payment.
Revisions: Each service includes the revision rounds specified in the cost table. Additional rounds are billed at the applicable hourly consultation rate.
Limitation of Liability: Our total liability for any claim arising from our services is limited to the amount you paid for the specific service in question.
Governing Law: These terms are governed by the laws of Ireland. Disputes shall be subject to the jurisdiction of Irish courts.
Disclaimer
Updated: January 2026
The information on bookmasterhub.sbs is provided for general informational purposes. While we strive to keep pricing and service descriptions accurate, rates may be adjusted and are confirmed only in a formal written quote.
BookMasterHub does not guarantee any specific commercial outcome from publishing a book. Sales performance, critical reception, and market conditions are beyond our control and responsibility.
We are not a publishing house and do not acquire rights to your work. We are a service provider. Any publishing decisions — including pricing, distribution territory, and marketing — remain yours.
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