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Packages
Publishing Packages

Find the publishing path
that fits your book.

Every book does not need the same level of support. Some authors need a focused path to publication. Others need deeper editorial guidance, expanded design support, launch planning, or prestige positioning. Our packages are designed to help you choose the right level of care for the work in your hands.

Package Fit Guidance

Start with the support
your book actually needs.

The right package depends on your manuscript, your goals, your timeline, and how much guidance you need. We help authors think through fit before moving forward, because publishing should feel clear, not confusing.

Manuscript length and readiness

Level of editorial support needed

Design and format needs

Launch and visibility goals

Long-term author plans

Publishing Paths

Three publishing paths.
One goal: the right fit.

These options are not a hierarchy of author worth. They are different levels of support designed to match the manuscript, the release vision, and the kind of publishing relationship the work needs.

JMP-PKG-STARTER

Starter

$1,999

2 edition slots

For authors ready for a focused professional publishing path with essential editorial, design, and distribution support.

  • 2 edition slots — author's choice from eligible formats
  • Audiobook separate line item
  • Editorial, production, distribution, and launch scope resolved by governed package fit
  • Standard ebooks are born-accessible whenever selected or purchased
  • Premium editions and add-ons resolve from governed Price Rule records
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JMP-PKG-PRO

Professional

$4,500

3 edition slots

For authors who need deeper editorial care, stronger design preparation, and more launch guidance.

  • 3 edition slots — author's choice from eligible formats
  • Audiobook separate line item
  • Editorial, production, distribution, and launch scope resolved by governed package fit
  • Standard ebooks are born-accessible whenever selected or purchased
  • Premium editions and add-ons resolve from governed Price Rule records
JMP-PKG-PREMIER

Premier

$7,500

4 edition slots

A selective publishing path for works that require expanded editorial care, production planning, and a larger-scope publishing path.

  • 4 edition slots — author's choice from eligible formats
  • AI narration included under the 8-PFH length policy; human narration swap removes AI with no credit and full quoted human line item
  • Editorial, production, distribution, and launch scope resolved by governed package fit
  • Standard ebooks are born-accessible whenever selected or purchased
  • Premium editions and add-ons resolve from governed Price Rule records
Compare What’s Included

Compare what
each path includes.

Once you understand the level of care your book may need, the details below can help you compare each publishing path without reducing the decision to price alone.

This comparison is here to support discernment. The right path should protect the work, respect the author, and give the book the level of preparation it actually needs.

Feature
Starter
Professional
Premier
BASICS
Price
$1,999
$4,500
$7,500
Edition slots
2 choices
3 choices
4 choices
Primary format
Author choice
Author choice
Author choice
Author Profile Page
ISBN assignment
Distribution setup
Copyright registration
Library of Congress
Delivery (standard)
8–10 weeks
10–12 weeks
12–16 weeks
EDITORIAL
Editorial review
Light line editing
Full line editing
Copy editing
Proofreading
Structural editorial review
Developmental guidance
Editorial consultation
DESIGN
Cover design
Professional
Enhanced
Premium
Interior layout
Standard
Advanced
Advanced
eBook conversion
Hardcover edition
Optional add-on
Metadata optimization
Basic
Advanced
Advanced
LAUNCH & MARKETING
Launch planning session
Marketing guidance
Extended launch planning
Author strategy consultation
Extended production planning
CONSULTATIONS
Publishing consultation
30 min × 1
60 min × 1
60 min × 2
Dedicated consultant
DISTRIBUTION
Ingram Content setup
Digital distribution
BISAC / metadata
Basic
Advanced
Advanced
Library distribution
Add-on
Add-on
Add-on
AUDIOBOOK
Audiobook
Separate line item
Separate line item
AI narration included through 8 PFH
AUTHOR COPIES
Complimentary paperbacks
5 copies
10 copies
15 copies
Payment Options

Flexible payment options
for serious publishing projects.

Publishing is an investment in the work and the author behind it. Where available, payment options help authors plan responsibly while moving forward with clarity.

Payment structure should make the publishing relationship clearer, not pressure an author into a rushed decision. We keep these options visible so authors can plan the care their book needs with realistic expectations.

Starter
$1,999
Option
Per Payment
Total
Pay in Full (7% off)
$1,859
$1,859
2-Month
~$1,000
$1,999
4-Month
$500/mo
$1,999
8-Month
$250/mo
$1,999
12-Month
$167/mo
$1,999
Professional
$4,500
Option
Per Payment
Total
Pay in Full (7% off)
$4,185
$4,185
2-Month
$2,250/mo
$4,500
4-Month
$1,125/mo
$4,500
8-Month
$563/mo
$4,500
12-Month
$375/mo
$4,500
Premier
$7,500
Option
Per Payment
Total
Pay in Full (7% off)
$6,975
$6,975
2-Month
$3,750/mo
$7,500
4-Month
$1,875/mo
$7,500
8-Month
$938/mo
$7,500
12-Month
$625/mo
$7,500
Formats & Editions

Choose the formats
your readers need.

Package slots are author-selected from the eligible edition list. Premium editions may be selected into a slot with the governed premium, while program-only formats move through a separate scoped production path.

JMP-EDT-PB-STD

Paperback

Slot eligible$350 add-on
JMP-EDT-HC-STD

Hardcover

Slot eligible$350 add-on
JMP-EDT-EB-STD

Standard Ebook, born-accessible

Slot eligible$350 add-on
JMP-EDT-LP-STD

Large Print, standard layout

Slot eligible$350 add-on
JMP-EDT-LP-CPLX

Large Print, complex layout

Slot eligible$600 add-on / $250 in-slot premium
JMP-ACC-EPUB-ENH

Complex-Content Accessibility Edition

Slot eligible$1,000 add-on / $650 in-slot premium
JMP-EDT-INT

Interactive/Multimedia Edition

Program onlyProgram pricing

Standard ebooks are produced as born-accessible EPUB files whenever selected or purchased. Complex-content accessibility editions are reserved for books that require advanced remediation, testing, or conformance evidence.

Publishing Programs

Add specialized programs
when the book calls for them.

Programs are separate governed paths for serialized releases, audio-first work, interactive editions, and custom scoped work. Provisional webtoon pricing is intentionally not published.

JMP-SER-DIGITAL-06

Serialized Release — 6 installments

Starting at $600

JMP-SER-DIGITAL-12

Serialized Release — 12 installments

Starting at $1,000

JMP-AUD-FIRST-DEV

Audio-First Origination

Starting at $500/PFH

JMP-INT-EPUB3-STD

Interactive EPUB 3 Edition

Starting at $1,500

JMP-INT-WEB-CUSTOM

Custom Browser-Based Edition

Custom SOW

JMP-CUS-SOW

Custom Scoped Work

Custom SOW

Ghostwriting + Publishing Bundle

Need help writing
the book first?

Some authors have the message, story, or expertise, but need help turning it into a finished manuscript. The Ghostwriting + Publishing Bundle is for authors who need writing support before the publishing path begins.

Commission your manuscript with JMP and publish it here — your publishing package is 10% off when contracted together or within 90 days of ghostwriting completion.

Learn more about ghostwriting →
How To Choose

Not sure
which path fits?

You do not have to decide alone. Tell us about your book, where the manuscript stands, and what you want the book to accomplish. We will help you understand the publishing path that fits best.

01

Choose Starter if your manuscript is ready and you need a focused professional path.

02

Choose Professional if you need deeper editorial, design, and launch support.

03

Explore Premier if the work is large, complex, or needs expanded editorial and production planning.

Final Step

Ready to find the right
path for your book?

Share your manuscript stage, goals, and publishing needs. We will help you understand which option fits and what the next step should be.