Embracing Clarity and Precision
At Spines, we’ve always been at the cutting edge of book publishing innovation. We’re thrilled to unveil a new evolution in our service – a redesigned pricing structure created with our authors’ needs at the forefront.
This shift transcends mere figures; it is a conscientious response to the valuable feedback from our community of authors. We’ve embraced your need for transparency, simplicity, and plans that cater specifically to the unique journey of each author – with particular consideration for those taking their initial steps into publishing.
Understanding Spines New Pricing Structure
Our new pricing model is divided into two key areas:
Book Production and Membership Plans,
intertwined to provide a comprehensive publishing package.
Save More Over Time: Our monthly payment option is structured to make your publishing journey more budget-friendly. When you opt for the 24-month plan, you save up to 19% compared to the one-time payment. This saving is our way of making the publishing process more accessible and easing the financial commitment for emerging authors.
Book Production Packages:
Our production plans are designed to be budget-friendly and significantly lower than industry standards, thanks to our AI-driven cost efficiency in production.
Essential Production:
At just $49/month for 24 months or a single payment of $1,200, this plan is ideal for emerging authors,
It includes everything you need to get your softcover book published.
- including copyright protection
- cover design tool
- proofreading tools
- formatting
- print-on-demand book service
- a dedicated production manager
- 1x ISBN
- Suitable for books up to 50,000 words. (about 200 pages)
Signature Production:
Priced at 125$ $99/month for 24 months or a one-time total of $3,000,
- this plan expands upon the Essential tier by including:
- Hardcover and eBook formats
- x3 ISBN
- An increased word limit of up to 100,000 words. (about 400 pages)
Paramount Production:
Priced at 208 $169/month for 24 months or a one-off payment of $5,000,
the Paramount plan encompasses all the benefits of the Signature tier, supplemented with:
- audiobook creation
- professional cover design
- professional proofreading services
- x4 ISBN
- A generous word limit of up to 150,000 words. (about 600 pages)
Add-Ons for Customization:
We’ve designed our plans to be customizable and flexible, catering to the unique needs of each author. To further personalize our service, we’ve added add-ons alongside our standard production plans. Please note that each add-on aligns with the 24-month payment structure of our production plans.
- Professional Cover Design:
Available at $12/month (or $300 full price). - Professional Proofreading for 25,000 words:
Offered at $12/month (or $300 full price). - Extra 25,000 words:
Expand your narrative for $8/month (or $200 full price).
*Note: the max limit is 150k words (about 600 pages) - Professional Proof-Listening:
Available for audiobooks at 20$/month (or 600$ full price) - One professional Illustration:
Priced at $12/month (or $300 full price).
Professional Children’s Book Designer 30 Pages (Design only):
Tailored service starting at $8/month (or $200 full price).
Membership Subscription Plans:
While production is a singular event, membership offers ongoing, long-term benefits. It focuses exclusively on the continuous aspects of your book’s journey, separate from the initial production process.
General Benefits for All Memberships:
- Production Costs: Enjoy a 20% discount on production costs for your second and subsequent books.
- Membership Costs: Starting from your second book, the cost of membership for each additional book is reduced by 50%.
- Discounted Printing: Get reduced printing prices for a limited number of copies each month.
- Additional Book Pricing: Price for an additional book is $19 for all membership plans.
Connect ($19/month) – Softcover Book
- Amazon-only distribution.
- Success Manager: Get dedicated support via email or phone.
- Metadata Optimization: Enhance your book’s sales potential with optimized metadata.
- Royalties Management: Receive payments every six months with a minimum payout of $25.
- Discounted printing for up to 10 copies per month.
Core ($29/month) – Softcover, Hardcover, and eBook
- Includes everything in Connect, plus:
- Global Distribution to POD and eBook channels.
- Royalties Management: Quarterly payments, ensuring a minimum payout of $25.
- Landing Page Feature (Upcoming): A dedicated landing page for your book, enhancing its online presence.
- Discounted printing for up to 20 copies per month.
Elite ($49/month) – Softcover, Hardcover, eBook and Audiobook
- Includes everything in Core, plus:
- Global Distribution for POD, eBook and Audiobooks.
- Signals – enhanced visibility in search engines (upcoming feature).
- Royalties Management: Monthly payments with a minimum payout of $25, offering more frequent revenue.
- Opinions and reviews about the book to build credibility and visibility. (upcoming feature).
- Discounted printing for up to 40 copies per month.
General Cancellation Terms for All Plans:
- Immediate 24-Hour Window: A full refund is available if you cancel within the first 24 hours of sign-up.
- Post-7-Day Policy: After 7 days, plans are non-refundable, with the full plan cost becoming payable.
- Please refer to our ‘Terms and Conditions’ and ‘Cancellation Policy’ for the most current and precise information.
Specific Plan Terms:
- Essential and Signature Plans:
- Full Refund within 7 Days (Without Add-Ons): 100% refund within 7 days if no add-ons are ordered.
- Cancellation If add-ons are ordered:
- No refund for add-ons; full price of add-ons must be paid.
- Full refund available only within the first 24 hours, and only for the production
- Paramount Plan:
- Full Refund within First 24 Hours: Eligible for a 100% refund.
- Cancellation after 24 Hours but within 7 Days:
- A 30% cancellation fee of the full priced plan will be charged.
- No refund for add-ons; the full price of add-ons must be paid.
Membership Cancellation:
Should you choose to cancel your membership at any point, the remaining balance for production will be due. This policy is in place to ensure that you always have access to all the production files, providing you with full control over your work.
A New Chapter in Publishing
Our carefully crafted plans are more than just services – they represent our dedication to providing a clear and accessible path for both budding and seasoned authors to publish their work. We understand the diverse needs of the writing community and strive to meet them with tailored solutions.
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