Book Marketing
Let’s Spread the Word About Your Book
Self-publishing a great book is the first step on the journey to success. But if you want to get your book into the hands of readers, you’ll need to prepare yourself for some hard marketing work.
We have several options to get you started!
Book Cover Poster Board
Color, digitally printed, and mounted on a foam backing. Shipping quoted separately.
- 18″ x 24″ – $45
- 24″ x 24″ – $50
- 24″ x 36″ – $60
Promotional Videos
Author Interview
We’ll record you answering predetermined questions about your book. Questions will appear onscreen. Includes standard introduction and book buying information. Also includes music selection. Approximate length: 5 minutes.
$750
Author Reading
We’ll record a sit-down of you reading favorite passages from your book. Includes standard introduction and book buying information. Also includes music selection. Approximate length: 3 minutes.
$575
Video Add-Ons
- Adding author reading to author interview video – $260
- Personalized intro – $75
- 2–3 praise quotes – $75
Interested in a book trailer instead? Pricing for this type of promotional video varies (could include custom artwork, simple or complex animations, curation of stock imagery, etc.). Call 641.628.8398 for a free consultation!
Book Flyer
One-sided 8.5″ x 11″ flyer (no bleed) promoting the book or events related to the book. Includes book cover image, a blurb about the book, photo of the author (if desired), and book purchasing or event information. Can also include tearaway information at the bottom. Includes high-quality digital printing of 25 flyers. Shipping quoted separately.
$420
Sell Sheet
Two-sided 8.5″ x 11″ flyer (no bleed) to be distributed to book retailers, encouraging them to purchase the book. Includes book cover image, book description, photo of author (if desired), cost and purchasing information, and an excerpt from the book. Includes high-quality digital printing of 25 sell sheets. Shipping quoted separately.
$520
Front
Back
Bookmark
Includes the cost of design, plus printing 100 copies. Shipping quoted separately.
- One-sided – $310
- Two-sided – $400
Author Website
- Mobile-friendly 1-page website that includes author bio and picture, book description and cover, buttons with links for purchasing books online through retailers, and a contact form.
- Built using a template with simple customization.
- Stylized typography or monogram logo of author’s name in website header.
- Default privacy policy wording.
$2,000*
Premium Website Add-Ons
- Additional content pages
- Extensive site customization
- Blog
- Custom logo with graphic element
- Stock imagery
- A photoshoot (for authors near our Pella, Iowa, headquarters)
Pricing varies – call 641.628.8398 for a free consultation!
*Yearly domain name registration; email setup; and monthly hosting, maintenance, and security package charged separately.
Author Facebook Page
Facebook page set up with profile image, cover image, and URL. Includes drafting and coordinating the first 2 months of posts and adding the first 5 events.
$750
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