Transparency

(last update: 2026.05.31 | 2026.05.18)

For full transparency, we'll be sharing our expenses and costs here.

Production
For the current budget, we have the following estimated. ~75K words.

0.07/word to the author for publication
0.02/word for copyediting (grammar, spelling)
0.01/word for layout to get the manuscript print-ready

0.05/word to pay staff

Printing
For costs we're exploring the following.

• We are seeking a book printer and distributor for the Philippine-based print runs.
  If you have suggestions, please contact us.
  
  

• For the United States-based print runs, for the limited edition version we prefer to use family-owned, union-led or employee-owned, BIPOC-led printing houses.
  
  The top printer on this wishlist is:
  Versa Press
  Radix Coop in Brooklyn, New York (union, Black-led) for limited edition special run.
  
  

• For a print-on-demand version a distributor like IngramSpark in the United States will mean we do not bear the original costs of production.
  
  

• A distributor to support sales in larger quantities is also on our list.
  Included in the research list:
  * Independent Publishers Group in Chicago, Illinois
  * Asterism Books in Seattle, Washington
  * Consortium Books

• Wishlist:

We are seeking audio producers.
If you have voice talent or are already involved with audiobook production, contact us.

This page to be updated as publication progresses, expected October 1, 2027.

Artwork:
Raf Banzuela is cover designer for all volumes of the DILIM Anthology of Dark Fiction.

Here are current expectations of the market with respect to covers in the genre (also included some music covers for a concurrent project)
Miro Board of current published covers