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Blue Horizon Books

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Whether you have only a manuscript, need layout and design, or want full publishing support all the way to printing, Blue Horizon Books can help bring your book to life.

Manuscript Support

Editing & Layout

Publishing Setup

Printing & Production

Author Information

Tell us a little about yourself so we know who is submitting the project.

Author Name *

Email Address *

Phone / WhatsApp

Country

Book Details

Help us understand your book and what stage it is in right now.

Working Book Title *

Genre / Category

Current Stage

Estimated Word Count

Ideal Timeline

Budget Range

Book Summary / Description *

Publishing Goals

What Services Do You Need?

Select all that apply. Some services adjust automatically based on word count, and printing can estimate based on quantity and print options.

Manuscript Review Initial review and feedback on readiness and next steps.

From $150 View pricing

Includes up to 10,000 words, then adds about $10 per extra 1,000 words.

Ghostwriting Support writing the book from idea, outline, or rough notes.

From $1200 View pricing

Starts at $1,200. Estimate includes up to 15,000 words, then adds about $35 per extra 1,000 words.

Editing Content editing, refinement, and developmental feedback.

From $500 View pricing

Includes up to 20,000 words, then adds about $20 per extra 1,000 words.

Proofreading Final grammar, spelling, and punctuation cleanup.

From $250 View pricing

Includes up to 20,000 words, then adds about $10 per extra 1,000 words.

Book Layout / Interior Formatting Prepare the inside of the book for a polished, professional look.

From $300 View pricing

Includes up to 20,000 words, then adds about $8 per extra 1,000 words.

Cover Design Front, back, and spine cover design for print or digital release.

From $350 View pricing

Flat starting estimate. Complex illustration or premium concepts can cost more.

Publishing Setup Help preparing the book for release on publishing platforms.

From $250 View pricing

Covers platform setup, uploads, and basic publishing configuration.

Full Publishing Setup Complete setup including files, listings, metadata, and readiness for launch.

From $600 View pricing

More comprehensive than the basic setup option and suitable for a fuller launch.

ISBN & Metadata Book identifiers, categories, descriptions, and publishing details.

From $125 View pricing

Metadata support and listing preparation. ISBN purchase itself can be separate if needed.

Book Printing Printed copies for personal sale, launch events, schools, or distribution.

From $150 + copies View pricing

Printing estimate = print setup fee + per-copy cost based on pages, quantity, print type, and binding.

Marketing Support Launch strategy, promotional material, and book visibility support.

From $300 View pricing

Basic marketing assistance. Larger campaigns are normally quoted separately.

Complete Book Publishing Package From manuscript to layout, publishing, and printing in one end-to-end service.

From $1800 View pricing

Package estimate. Final quote depends on included services, manuscript size, and overall scope.

Printing Options

Number of Copies

Print Type

Binding

Suggested Retail Price (per book)

Estimated Pages 24

Estimated Printing Cost $150

Estimated Profit $0

Page count is estimated from word count using approximately 250 words per page, with a minimum of 24 pages for print estimation.

Word-count sensitive services update live when the Estimated Word Count field changes.

Upload Sample

If you already have a manuscript or draft, upload a sample below.

Sample Manuscript

Accepted file types: PDF, DOC, DOCX

We’ll review your project details and determine the most suitable publishing path based on your goals, stage, manuscript size, selected services, and printing needs.

Live Estimate

Selected Services Total

This is an estimated starting total based on selected services, word count, and print settings.

Estimated Page Count 24 pages

Estimated Printing Cost $0

Estimated Revenue $0

Estimated Profit $0

Profit Per Book $0

Selected Services

No services selected yet.

Author Profit Snapshot

Retail Price x Copies $0 × 0

Revenue - Printing Cost $0 - $0

How It Works

Enter Word Count

The estimate becomes smarter for editing, proofreading, layout, and print page calculations.

Select Services

Each selected service updates the live estimate automatically.

Choose Printing Options

If printing is selected, quantity, print type, binding, and retail price affect the estimate.

Receive Your Quote

We confirm actual scope and send a more tailored quote.

Best Use Cases

I only have a manuscript: choose editing, layout, and publishing support.

I need printed copies: choose Book Printing and set quantity, print type, binding, and retail price.

I want everything handled: choose the complete publishing package.

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