Professional interior layouts to enhance the look and success of your book.
We offer fast, detail-oriented, customized layouts for all types of books.
Standard Print Layout Service starting at $1,750*
- Custom interior design that is unique to your book.
- You work one-on-one with our interior designer for personalized service.
- A one-hour phone call or video chat at the beginning of the project. Additional meeting time available for $80 per hour (half-hour minimum charge).
- Size and style consultation.
- Professional design and layout of the entire interior of your book. Check out our Design Portfolio for samples.
- Custom stylistic elements including drop caps, page flourishes and ornaments, along with call out text if desired.
- Includes formatting and placements for up to five author-supplied images (includes graphs and other visual information). Additional images at $15 each.
- A print-ready version of your book’s interior set to your printer’s specifications. We are familiar with the guidelines of the popular print-on-demand printing companies such as Kindle Direct Publishing and IngramSpark.
- Kindle or epub eBook formatting that includes linked table of contents and other requested hyperlinks. This includes eBook formatting and placements for up to five author-supplied images (includes graphs and other visual information). Additional eBook images at $10 each.
- We will work with your cover designer to ensure proper cover formatting and size. We recommend that you use our design partner, Cosmic Design, click here for more information.
- Two hours of author-requested revisions after initial proof submission. Extra time for revisions is available at $80 per hour.
- Price includes up to 300 manuscript pages, letter-sized, double-spaced, 12-point font. Cost will be $3.00 per additional manuscript page.
- We send you the final electronic files for you to upload to your printer.
- Price does not include cover design.
* Final pricing is customized based on your project.
Email us at katie@surrogatepress.com for a free consultation.
Additional Layout Services:
Photo books and cookbooks:
- Add $750 plus image formatting
- Includes formatting and placements for up to 10 author-supplied images, additional images $15 each.
Topic Indexing:
- Starting at $350. All index markers must be included in the manuscript.
Other Services:
- Establishment of Kindle Direct Publishing account in your name: $250.
- Author-requested revisions will be charged at $80 per hour after the first two hours have been exhausted.
- For other services not listed, such as coordination with your printer or cover designer, you will be charged $80 per hour.