Our Rates

With The Author's Friend you pay only for the services that you avail of and the books we print remain your property. We don't force you down the package route.

Our rates are competitive but because every book is unique, and because we deal with authors on an individual basis, what is provided here is only a general guide to our prices, terms and conditions.

If you have a project that you would like us to quote you for, please contact us today or use our online service. This is a free, no obligation service.

Upon confirmation an initial job estimate is drawn up and a 25% deposit is required. Before your book goes to print a proof copy will be sent to you for your approval. Upon approval a final job estimate is agreed based on the initial estimate. A further 25% deposit is required at this stage with the balance (50%) payable on delivery.

The following provides a breakdown of what you might expect to pay for our basic services:

ISBN and Barcode: Single fee of €25 applies. For this we provide you with a unique ISBN and scannable barcode.

Copyright Assistance: Single fee of €10 applies. For this we will ensure that your moral rights as an author are adequately asserted and help to address any concerns you may have.

Legal Deposit: Postage and packaging charged at cost. A handling fee of €25 also applies. 13 copies are retained from the original print run to be deposited at copyright libraries in Ireland and Great Britain.

Manuscript Preparation: We provide the full pre-printign and booksetting service - editing, proof-reading, typesetting, cover design. Charges vary but are usually based on an hourly rate that will depend on factors including -

• manuscript size or volume - word count, number of pages where editing and proof-reading is concerned. The job of proof-reader is seldom entirely separate from that of an editor and vis-a-versa. For this reason most proof-readers and editors will want to see a copy of the manuscript before quoting.

• degree of complexity where typesetting or cover design is involved. For example novels and works of fiction are typically easier to typeset than academic or non-fiction works

• prices charged for Cover Design will vary depending on whether artwork and/or illustrations are supplied or if these have to be sourced/originated. The Author's Friend provides standard book cover templates that can be customised and individualised from as little as €120. We can can provide a full, bespoke design service.

Printing and Binding: prices quoted will be based on job specification provided and will factor in a number of considerations. These will include book format size, number of pages, black or colour printing, inserts and illustrations, binding and finishing.

Delivery - Charged at cost. Collections can be arranged.

Sales and Marketing - Books are taken on sale or return basis. The Author's Friend takes 30% commission of the selling price for every book sold.

We can quote for any job and advise you on your options if you are unsure. Contact us today for a no obligation, free quotation, or use our online service.

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