Transparency

(last update: March 27, 2026)

For full transparency, we'll be sharing our exploration of fees here.

Production
For the current budget, we anticipate the following:

0.07/word to the author for publication
0.048/word for development editing
0.024/word for edit round 2
0.02/word for copyediting (grammar, spelling)
0.01/word for layout to get the manuscript print-ready

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.
  
  

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

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

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