R. CLIFT DESIGN - STARLING SERVICESPoetry Book Design & Independent Publishing Guidance
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Pricing & How to Book
rachel clift
Your Book Design ‘Architect’ & Independent Publishing Mentor
So how does this work?
Step One: We’ll talk about your ideas for the design of your interior & cover and sign an agreement to start our working relationship. I will then take your finished manuscript document and turn it into a professionally designed poetry book based on YOUR unique vision & craft print-ready files made to be uploaded to IngramSpark and/or KDP to be sold worldwide.
Step Two: I teach you how to be your OWN publisher with the award-winning independent publishing platform, IngramSpark and/or KDP Amazon. You will learn everything from how to upload your book files, place orders for author copies, run sales reports, and all about metadata creation!
Step Three: I release you into the world with your beautiful new book and mountain of self publishing knowledge to sit back as your print-on-demand orders are fulfilled through online retailers such as Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Waterstones, & Bookshop.org.
P.S. I will always be around for questions— even after our contract is up!
With me, you are not alone in this daunting self-publishing process. I’m here to take all fear and risk away and replace that with excitement and enjoyment!
My Services & Packages
PROJECT PRICING
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the gallery package
STANDARD TIER
$880.00 and up
*first payment ~$220 to reserve your spot in my calendar*
Text only manuscripts
Self-publishing Mentoring & Complete Publishing Process Walkthrough
File & Metadata Upload Support
2 Custom cover design concepts
Interior formatting for text
Custom page design with typography and page design elements
Typeset proof to review
Personalized page design
Edits during proof stage
Turnaround time: 6-10 weeks
Print-ready paperback OR hardback files
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the museum package
CUSTOM TIER
$1,280.00 and up
*first payment ~$320 to reserve your spot in my calendar*
Medium-complexity manuscripts
✦ Most Popular ✦
Self-publishing Mentoring & Complete Publishing Process Walkthrough
File & Metadata Upload Support
3 Custom cover design concepts
Interior formatting for text and partially illustrated
Custom page design with typography and page design elements
Typeset proof to review
Personalized page design
Multiple edits during proof stage
Turnaround time: 8-10 weeks
Print-ready paperback OR hardback files
Specialized Kindle eBook Files
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The louvre package
PREMIUM TIER
$1,880.00 and up
*first payment ~$470 to reserve spot in my calendar*
Complex, full-color layouts
Self-publishing Mentoring & Complete Publishing Process Walkthrough
File & Metadata Upload Support
3 Custom cover design concepts
Interior formatting for text and fully illustrated
Custom page design with typography and page design elements
Typeset proof to review
Personalized page design
Multiple edits during proof stage
Turnaround time: 10-14 weeks
Print-ready paperback AND hardback files
Specialized Kindle eBook Files
Promo Package - Professional Book Photography
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HOW TO BOOK
Fill out the form at the bottom of this page to request an estimate. From there— we will move forward!
PAYMENT INFO
Payments are made through PayPal invoicing. Clients receive personalized invoices to their email inbox can use a simple click-through interface to send immediate payment by a variety of methods {credit card, debit card, PayPal account}.
*All packages and contracts include a 3-part payment plan. This is detailed in your specific contract. The first 25% retainer fee must be paid to secure booking.
Did you know?
With traditional publishing, you can easily end up waiting 9 months to 2 years for your book to be released into the world. Also, you have little to no say in the book cover or design of the book. You’ll also only receive around 10% of royalties.
With my services, your book will be ready for release in as little as 2-3 months after our contract begins & you get to collaborate with me on every detail of the design! When choosing self-publishing— you’ll receive up to 70% royalties!
“Wow, that’s a lot of options! So what exactly is the difference? What package do I need?”
I know the services I offer are a lot— and it can be overwhelming— so here’s a little guide to get an idea of what package is best for you & your book project!
THE MUSEUM PACKAGE - CUSTOM TIER
This is my most popular tier!
If you have a distinctive creative vision for your book, you’d like to include illustrations among the poetry, you want to publish a paperback book AND an ebook, — this may be the tier for you!
This package is for poets who want their book to stand out among the sea of traditional poetry books. Whether it be watercolor illustrations, black-and-white line art, gorgeous photography, hand-drawn elements, vintage illustrations, or something entirely new— I can bring your vision to life. Do you have a unique vision, an aesthetic that is true to you and ideas you want to shine through in your design? Let’s create some magic!
View examples of my past designs from this tier here, here, here, and here.
THE LOUVRE PACKAGE - PREMIUM TIER
If you want your book to be extremely unique, fully illustrated, incomparable to any other poetry book on the market, and my full design skills & creativity poured into your manuscript— this tier may be for you!
This package is for poets who have put countless hours of time, effort, and emotion into their manuscript already. For those who want their finished book to be a true work of art.
Want to publish a paperback, hardback, AND ebook? Choose this tier.
View examples of my past designs from this tier here, here, here, and here.
ADD-ONS & MORE OPTIONS
available for any package {if not already included}
EDITORIAL SERVICES provided by Freydis Lova - Estimate requested upon referral. {Add-on service paid directly and separately to F. Lova}.
EBOOK FILES - Cover & Interior - $120.00 USD.
HARDCOVER FILES - Cover & Interior - $200.00 USD.
When our work together is done, YOUR print book will be available for purchase worldwide through these online retailers & many more!
Your poems are works of art, pieces of your soul— they deserve to be seen and cherished in something as forever as printed ink.
allow me to build the museum walls— an intricately designed poetry book— to house your words and invite readers in.
IT ALL STARTS HERE
To begin the process of working together - fill out this form below to request a free estimate!
Please provide as much information as possible— this will help me in answering more efficiently with your official price estimate, proposed timeline, and answers to any questions you may have.
What are you waiting for? Let’s make that dream book of yours a reality! :)
“Rachel creates a relationship with the writers she aids that is unlike any sort of creative or professional relationship I’ve experienced. Her expertise in what she does is clear, and her dedication to helping other poets reach their destinations as writers displays itself in many forms. She’s quick to pick up a call, or text back, and her helpful countenance would make anyone feel at home. Rachel’s vast knowledge about publishing, writing, and design were what ultimately made my publishing dreams a reality. I would recommend Rachel and her services to anyone looking to self-publish.”
— Alyssa Burley, Author of i don’t know yet
“Rachel presented an array of unique gifts, projecting visions far greater in-depth and meaningful than my own, exceeding all expectations through scrupulous editing and background research. Her ability goes farther than simplistic manuscript editing, bringing stories to life whilst keeping an open mind.”
— Shaye Wallace, author of She Persisted
“Working with Rachel has been nothing short of a blessing, and effortless process. She tends to even the smallest of details in which too many others, they would simply brush it off of their shoulders, but not here. Rachel’s eyes cater to the font of the page numbers, color coordination, cohesiveness of covers, and much more, but the biggest masterpiece is what her heart is able to help envision and bring to life for her fellow writers.
For example, with the two books we have successfully worked together on, Rachel has never missed a beat on what my vision entailed, if anything, she simply amplified what my creativity has brought to the table and allowed my art to expand and offer even more ideas to my work. I recommend her to anyone who is serious about starting a book and bring their writing and long-awaited visions to life. You will not be disappointed I guarantee it.”
— Angela Solis, Author of What Lies in the Wolf's Heart and MANIC.
