Publishing a book independently can be very rewarding, but it also involves many technical and editorial steps that are easy to underestimate when you’re so focused on the writing.
By Chance Books provides editorial and production services only. Authors remain the publisher of record and retain full rights to their work. These services do not constitute a publishing agreement or guarantee sales, distribution, or marketplace performance.
More authors than ever are choosing to publish their work independently.
Done well, self-published books can stand comfortably alongside traditionally published titles, but that requires many of the same steps: careful editing, thoughtful design, and professional production.
Our independent-publishing services are designed to help authors navigate that process. We offer a range of editorial and production support, from manuscript development to interior layout and cover design.
By Chance Books is, first and foremost, a traditional publishing house and we are very selective about the projects we take on for our our press. When a manuscript is strong, but not the right fit for our publishing program, we’re happy to help authors bring their book to the marketplace as a self-published title or suggest other small presses that might be a better match.
Our team brings experience as writers, editors, and publishers, and we approach independent publishing projects with the same care we bring to the books we publish for By Chance Books.
Self-Publishing Packages
- Foundation — $1,200
- Professional — $2,500
- Full Development — $3,500
What You’ll Receive
- Foundation: light editorial review, interior layout and formatting, ISBN, barcode generation, metadata guidance, and upload instructions for Amazon KDP or Ingram Spark
- Professional: developmental edit, light copy edit, interior layout and formatting, custom cover design, ISBN, barcode generation, metadata guidance, and upload instructions for Amazon KDP or Ingram Spark
- Full Development: full developmental edit, full line edit, full copy edit, interior layout, custom cover design, ISBN, barcode generation, metadata guidance, upload instructions for Amazon KDP or Ingram Spark, and a launch readiness/marketing consultation
- Turnaround times vary depending on the package; please contact us directly for more information
This service does not include marketing or distribution. Purchasing a self-publishing package does not guarantee sales.
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