No two books are alike, and neither are their authors. Your priorities, and your budgets, are unique.

A ‘one size fits all’ approach makes it easier for the publisher, but it rarely helps the author. Instead, it often sees you paying for services you neither want nor need.

Accordingly, all of Jelly Bean’s publishing arrangements are bespoke. There is one thing that unites every single book we have ever – or will ever – publish: they all started with a conversation.

Before any contracts are drawn up, or money changes hands, we’ll discuss your book with you at length, answering any questions you have, and establishing what it is that you want out of self-publishing.

Then we’ll explore the options available to you. In today’s publishing, these are extensive to say the least. It can be a lot to consider.

That’s why it’s vital to have these conversations first. We can do so over the phone, face to face, or by email, whichever you prefer. There are no time limits, no maximum number of conversations: good self-publishing requires time, and it requires trust.

Once we agree your bespoke publishing package, all of our services are clearly laid out in in a signed contract, giving you peace of mind as to what you can expect from us.

We of course understand that authors have other demands on their finances. Accordingly, we offer flexible payment structures, and are happy to work around the timing of paydays, etc. We can also help you generate funds from pre-sales, allowing you to fund your book without dipping into your own pocket.

If you’d like to tell us about your books, and to discuss your options for self-publishing with Jelly Bean, then drop us a line!

Below is some information spelling out some of the various factors that determine the overall cost of a project.

Editing and Proofreading

Our editorial costs are set on a per-word basis, with rates varying depending on the overall length of the book.

Example:

35,000 word manuscript

35,000 x £0.035 = £1225

80,000 word manuscript

80,000 x £0.02 = £1600

Shorter manuscripts, e.g. children’s picture books, often have alternative requirements (such as rhyme and meter), and therefore are subject to a different pricing structure. This can be discussed in an initial consultation.

Printing

The cost of printing is different for every project, taking into account factors such as paper quality, whether the book is hardback or paperback, whether it features colour or black and white illustrations, and the overall page count.

We have relationships with a number of high-quality printing companies across the UK, from whom we will collect a number of quotes. Based on these quotes, we will be able to offer you a highly competitive price for the number of copies printed.

Illustration /Cover Design

We have a wide range of artists for an author to choose from. However, the overwhelming majority are freelancers, and their rates do vary. That said, our long-term partnerships with our artists, and the regularity of the work we provide, allow us to negotiate advantageous terms. 

Book Marketing

Marketing and publicity costs can vary depending on the extent of the project, which can scale from written documents, through bespoke design projects, to ongoing comprehensive support.

We’re always happy to explain the various options available to you, and the cost implications thereof. If you have any queries, please do get in touch.