Transparency

(last update: Feb 25, 2026)

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

Pre-production
For the current budget, we anticipate the following:

.07/word to the author for publication
.048/word for development editing
.024/word for edit round 2
.02/word for copyediting (grammar, spelling)
.01/word for layout to get the manuscript print-ready

Printing
For costs we're exploring the following.

• We are seeking a bookmaker 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 union-led or employee-owned, BIPOC-led printing houses.
  
  The top printer on this wishlist right now is
  Radix Coop in Brooklyn, New York (union, Black-led)
  Versa Press
  
  

• 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:
Cover work is to be through Raf Banzuela.

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

Cover #1: (request to view)

Cover #2: (request to view)