Let’s Get Started!
Thank you for your interest in working with MRM for your publishing needs. We are so excited at the possibility of partnering with you!
Below you’ll find lots of information regarding our working together, including:
- A detailed glimpse at our book design and editing processes
- What previous clients have said about working with us
- Pricing and timelines
- Payment information
- Frequently asked questions
Once you’ve reviewed the information below, please send us a quick email with any questions you may have or with a list of your current needs. If you’ve already been in touch with us and are ready to begin our publishing process, click below to begin.
The Step-by-Step Process
Please take a few minutes to review our process and what you can expect, below. We follow the same process and steps with every MRM project and client. Some of the items listed here might not apply to your particular project with us, as is determined by the options you chose on our proposal. However, the process is generally the same. As always, please let us know if you have any questions at all!
Step One: Manuscript Edits & Research
The first step will be sending over the final manuscript so we can begin our in-depth, developmental edits, as well as spend time getting to know your message. Our team of editors will perform one full round of developmental edits – the most detailed, comprehensive editing designed to develop the initial concept, outline chapters, perform necessary research, and aid in the fleshing out of the author’s ideas.
In addition to the time spent engrossed in your manuscript for editing purposes, our design team will also evaluate the manuscript through a designer’s lens which will aid in the cover design options we provide to you.
Throughout this extensive process for the book design, we will also research keywords and categories necessary to establish and optimize the product listings, as well as maximize your author profiles on Amazon and GoodReads.
Step Two: Cover Design Planning, Creation, and Approval
Once all of the above information is determined, we’ll set to work designing three cover options for you to choose from. Our designer will tell you a bit more about these options when we reach that phase, but your initial input and direction is crucial to achieving the cover design you’ll love so be sure to tell us all you can about your likes and dislikes or what you envision for the front of your book.
We generally provide two cover options based on your design style suggestions and preferences, and then a third option that reflects our interpretation of your book and message. From these three options, you will select one concept that appeals to you the most, and then we’ll proceed with our two rounds of revisions to finalize the design.
We’ll provide a 3D view of the approved cover design as well, so your design team can easily incorporate this into your website design and social media graphics.
Step Three: Interior Design, Formatting, and Approval
When you’ve approved the design for the book’s cover, we’ll progress to formatting and designing the finalized manuscript for the book’s interior design. We will create the layout and different sections of the book, test various formatting options and font usage, and paginate the book. We will also create the requested illustrations or incorporate any properly licensed illustrations provided to us and add those into the page layouts.
After one more quick proofreading and editing round by our design team, we will provide you with a copy of the full book design for a preview. We’ll also ask that only absolutely necessary manuscript revisions or changes be submitted at this time and will allow you one round of minor revisions to complete this phase of the process.
Step Four: Development and Product Creation
Development of the final book product will be our focus during this phase. Once the book edits and design are finalized and you are pleased with the result, we will add your upcoming release to both the KDP and IngramSpark platforms for print and digital distribution. We will implement the keyword and category research we performed during Step One to fully optimize the product listings and increase your visibility in search results.
Next, we will get to work creating and optimizing your Amazon Author page and author profile for GoodReads.
Step Five: Project Add-Ons and Final Payment
Once your incredible new book is complete and optimized for success, we will send your invoice for the final payment. This invoice will also include any additional fees for revisions or project add-ons after our agreement was signed and accepted. When final payment is received, we will send over a detailed ‘Project Wrap-Up’ email, which will include any relevant logins or further recommendations from our team. We do recommend printing or saving this email for future reference. We’ll be available to answer questions or provide further assistance to you for the first 30 days after product launch. Any changes to the final files or product listings requested after the wrap-up email is sent will be billable time at our standard hourly rates.
We perform very thorough checks for issues or errors prior to releasing your final book files to you. However, in the rare event that you do discover an error after release, please report it to us within 14 days and we will promptly fix it for you free of charge. Please note that correcting any problem or error with the product listing or online profiles we create caused by someone other than an MRM team member will be subject to the relevant hourly fees.
Please Note: Some of these steps will not apply to all projects, and are determined by the package options chosen below.
What Our Clients Are Saying
Publishing & Book Design Packages
Basic Author Start-Up Package
Typically starts at $950
This package is intended to take your completed manuscript to market with the most fundamental steps for designing and publishing your book. While no marketing steps are included in this package, we are happy to offer several options as available upgrades.
- Up to 5 custom design mockups to choose from, with 2-3 revision rounds to finalize chosen concept
- Custom designed and typeset interior
- Print/press ready cover (for Kindle Direct Publishing and/or IngramSpark*), including spine and back cover
- eBook cover (for PDF, Kindle Direct Publishing and/or IngramSpark*)
- Up to 5 special interior pages (Examples: About the Author, Appendix, Dedication)
- Print formatting (for PDF, Kindle Direct Publishing, and/or IngramSpark*)
- eBook formatting (for PDF, Kindle Direct Publishing, and/or IngramSpark*)
- 3D Rendering for marketing purposes
- Sample chapter PDF for marketing purposes
Available Upgrades to Package:
- Manuscript review and/or edits
- Use of the Market Refined Publishing Imprint (includes necessary ISBNs and registration with the Library of Congress)
- Metadata, category, and keyword research to optimize book’s description, author bio, and product listings
- Creation of product listings and/or author profiles on Amazon KDP and/or IngramSpark
- Marketing and Launch Strategy and Support
Final cost is dependent on scope and selected upgrades.
*Additional fees apply when using IngramSpark, payable to them, and the purchase of an ISBN is required to publish. We will advise on these before any charges are processed.
Semi-Pro Author Package
Typically starts at $1450
This package is intended to take you from completed manuscript to market, including steps for designing and publishing your book plus a few promotional items to boost your efforts. We also offer our publishing imprint with this package, and additional publishing or marketing upgrades are available.
- Up to 5 custom design mockups to choose from, with 2-3 revision rounds to finalize chosen concept
- Custom designed and typeset interior
- Print/press ready cover (for Kindle Direct Publishing and/or IngramSpark*), including spine and back cover
- eBook cover (for PDF, Kindle Direct Publishing and/or IngramSpark*)
- Up to 7 special interior pages (Examples: About the Author, Appendix, Dedication)
- Print formatting (for PDF, Kindle Direct Publishing, and/or IngramSpark*)
- eBook formatting (for PDF, Kindle Direct Publishing, and/or IngramSpark*)
- Use of the Market Refined Publishing Imprint (includes necessary ISBNs and registration with the Library of Congress)
- (3) 3D Rendering for marketing purposes
- Sample chapter PDF for marketing purposes
- 5 scene mockups utilizing cover for marketing purposes
- 2 Social media cover images for promotional purposes
Available Upgrades to Package:
- Manuscript review and/or edits
- Metadata, category, and keyword research to optimize book’s description, author bio, and product listings
- Creation of product listings and/or author profiles on Amazon KDP and/or IngramSpark
- Marketing and Launch Strategy and Support
Final cost is dependent on scope and selected upgrades.
*Additional fees apply when using IngramSpark, payable to them, and the purchase of an ISBN is required to publish. We will advise on these before any charges are processed.
Professional Author Package
Typically starts at $2050
This package is designed to take you from completed manuscript to market, including all the necessary steps in between, several promotional options to maximize your efforts, and a marketing checklist to set you up for success. You will have the freedom to just write, and our team will take care of the rest!
- Up to 5 custom design mockups to choose from, with 2-3 revision rounds to finalize chosen concept
- Custom designed and typeset interior
- Print/press ready cover (for Kindle Direct Publishing and/or IngramSpark*), including spine and back cover
- eBook cover (for PDF, Kindle Direct Publishing and/or IngramSpark*)
- Up to 10 special interior pages (Examples: About the Author, Appendix, Dedication)
- Print formatting (for PDF, Kindle Direct Publishing, and/or IngramSpark*)
- eBook formatting (for PDF, Kindle Direct Publishing, and/or IngramSpark*)
- Use of the Market Refined Publishing Imprint (includes necessary ISBNs and registration with the Library of Congress)
- Audiobook cover design
- Metadata, category, and keyword research to optimize book’s description, author bio, and product listings
- Creation of product listings on Amazon KDP and/or IngramSpark
- Creation of author profiles on Amazon Author Central or GoodReads
- 30-minute marketing consult call
- Marketing timeline and tips
- (3) 3D Rendering for marketing purposes
- Book title as separate, transparent graphic
- Sample chapter PDF for marketing purposes
- 10 scene mockups utilizing cover for marketing purposes
- 3 social media cover images for promotional purposes
- 10 social media shareable graphics
- Set of 20 pull quotes for marketing purposes
- (2) One-page, branded PDFs for preorder incentives or lead magnet
- Email welcome or nurture sequence (scope dependent on email service provider)
- 2 social media ads (graphics and copy only); management of ad campaign can be added with an additional fee
Available Upgrades to Package:
- Manuscript review and/or edits
- Marketing and Launch Strategy and Support
- Additional social media promotional graphics for preorder, endorsements, or post-launch promotions
- Social media marketing content calendar for pre-launch, launch, and post-launch (up to 6 months)
Final cost is dependent on scope and selected upgrades.
*Additional fees apply when using IngramSpark, payable to them. We will advise on these before any charges are processed.
Every Package Includes:
Initial consultation call between the author and designer to discuss:
- The premise of the book;
- The book’s target reader;
- Vision for the cover design;
- Timeline until book launch (a minimum of 3 months out is recommended);
- Copy, files, graphics, photos, and other information required to complete the project, and;
- Any additional services you may need.
After the initial consultation you will receive a project proposal which will include a detailed listing of services, timeline from start to completion, projected costs, and payment options.

Please Note: The final project investment will depend on the scope of the project. Any additional rounds of edits, cover design concepts, or added services will increase the project scope and total investment.
Payments
After our discovery call, if we both decide to move forward with the project, we’ll send you an email with a recap of our call and summary of your project. At that point, you’ll need to pay a 30% deposit to secure your place in our queue. The remaining 70% of your project balance will be divided into equal monthly or bi-weekly payments, dependent on the timeline, with the final balance due upon project completion.
All invoices are handled through Freshbooks, and payment can be remitted via debit card, credit card, or PayPal.