
It’s no secret that the publishing industry is evolving. Gone are the days where large traditional houses hold all of the keys to the kingdom. With self-publishing platforms such as Amazon KDP making the road to publication more accessible to all creative writers eager to share their stories with the world, the possibilities for writers are endless!
Grove Self-Publishing Services exists to help aid the motivated creator who is eager to put their best foot forward in sharing their self-published work with the world and the legacy writer who wants to pass down their stories to loved ones in a tangible way. No matter which camp you fall into, our team of creatives and book fanatics are here to help you achieve your goals with fervor and joy.
Book Cover Design
$500-$850
Our award-winning design team will help your book compete with works from larger houses in confidence and style. They’ll walk you through the design process from industry research to concept ideation and refinement, all with your vision and your ideas at the forefront of their thinking! This service includes front, spine, and back cover design!
Editing
$80/hr or $1,000+
We’re proud to partner with seasoned editors who have a keen eye for detail and a firm grasp on what makes a manuscript great. After getting a better sense for your goals and personality, we’ll partner you with an editor with a deep knowledge of your genre and a deeper desire to bring your manuscript from a mere draft to a publication-ready work of art.
Web Design
$1,000+
A website is such an important asset for authors. It’s a hub of all things YOU, after all. It’s where readers can check in on special deals, sign up for your newsletter, get the details on upcoming releases and events, and perhaps even receive weekly or monthly content through a blog! In addition to design and development through Wix and a crash-course on how to maintain your website with ease, our creative team will help establish your SEO settings to help drive readers to your site.
Book Formatting
$600-$1,000+
Let our team get your book print-ready! With our formatting service, and with your creative vision in the lead, we’ll offer a thoughtful, professional approach to the layout process that helps your book stand out in all its unique beauty. With a team that constantly has their fingers on the pulse of good design practices, you can be sure that your book will be designed with immense care.
Marketing Consultation
$100/hr
Let’s be honest. Marketing books is hard work! With so much content out in the world, how do you stand out? How do you encourage readers to invest time and money into your book when there are so many others taking the world by storm? Baby steps, my friend. You’re not going to become a bestseller overnight, but with perseverance and drive and a willigness to step out of your comfort zone, you can build a readership. We may not have all the answers—after all, marketing your book is a very nuanced, personal journey—but we can help guide you and provide helpful advice on steps you can take to get your book into the hands of readers.
Media Kit
$350
The hardest part about publishing a book is selling it! Having the right materials to help you attract attention and spread the word can make a world of difference. Our media kits include:
1. One sell sheet
2. One press release
3. A cover reveal post for your social media accounts
4. JPEG of your 2D cover
Summary Writing
$250
One of the most common sentiments we hear from our authors is that writing the summary often feels more difficult than writing the book itself. Our editorial team will help you craft a summary worth drooling over, one peppered with keywords that will make your searchability on Amazon and other distribution platforms more robust.
Distribution
$4,000
One of the most common sentiments we hear from our authors is that writing the summary often feels more difficult than writing the book itself. Our editorial team will help you craft a summary worth drooling over, one peppered with keywords that will make your searchability on Amazon and other distribution platforms more robust.