You're Not a One-Hit Wonder
We don't take on books, we take on people.
Because of our extensive experience in publishing, marketing, and public relations--we're able to build up a career for you, rather than a one hit wonder.
Editorial Services
Books require a lot more work on the authors part than anyone thinks. That's why we're with you every step of the way, from developing your brand, strategizing social and content, and helping you build long term fans.
Branding & Social Media
Building up your author platform is everything to publishers, that's why it's one of our biggest services. We don't just teach you how to tweet or what hashtags to use. Rather we sit down with you and properly execute social strategies based on your audience and in a way that feels natural to you. The goal is to extend your brand using social media, which means everything we do should be as unique as you and your works.
Website Creation
Everyone needs a website in the world of Web. We have your back, working closely with you to design websites that work for you. Whether that be blogs, portfolios, or a simple landing page telling people about your releases and other projects.
PR and Marketing
Let's be real, the best marketers for your book isn't the publisher, it's you, the author. That's why we don't let you go in on this alone. Not only do we help targeted direct outreach to media professionals, librarians, and influencers. We write your brand story, extending everything you do in a concise fashion. Everything related to you and your book should feel natural to you. After all, it's an extension of you. Working closely with us, we decided what platforms and media outlets are a natural fit for your tone and help you get there.
Continued Promotion
After the exciting launch of a book and the first year of campaigns, your book still has to get promoted. We help you continue retail and online promotion with custom strategies designed around your title and other projects.
Childress Ink Professional and Editorial Services Pricing Guidelines
Guidelines are general estimates; prices vary and personalized by project.
We consider it an honor and privelege for you to trust us with your work. As authors, we treat each project as if our own works.
Editorial Services
Quick Read: $250
1-hour quick read includes
● 30-minute read through of manuscript/proposal
● Editorial feedback, potential publishers, comparable titles, proposal template sample(s)
● Next steps suggestions
Picture Book, 32-page, flat fee, $1500
- Includes three rounds of edits
- Potential publishers, comparable titles, proposal template sample(s)
Juvenile and Young Adult
Priced per project, ranges:
Middle Grade, 100 pages or less, $5000-$7500
- Includes two edits, potential publishers, comparable titles, proposal template sample(s)
Middle Grade-YA, 101 pages and up, $5000-10k
- Includes two edits, potential publishers, comparable titles, proposal template sample(s)
Adult Titles
Price per project
Additional Services Available
Ghostwriting, coaching, product development, content creation
References and testimonials available.
Marketing and Branding Services
We consider it an honor and privelege for you to trust us with your work. As authors, we treat each project as if our own works, as a vested team.
Press Packets/dek creation: $2500
Branding Kit/Style Guide: $3500-5000
Logo Creation: $600
Web Design Services: $5500, creation of five-page site. Includes:
- Branding and marketing consultation
- Website creation for author
- Links to existing social media platforms
- Content Creation and Management Charged Separately
Content Creation and Management: $250 consult fee
- Includes one-hour brainstorm session and next-step suggestions
- From single, one-time campaigns to ongoing social media and marketing campaigns, able to provide content and/or direction for best branding and SEO strategies
Social Media Content Creation and Management: Priced per project, includes one social media platform
