Self-Publishing
Self-publishing done for you, so your book is on Amazon in six weeks.
Formatting, cover design, ISBN, metadata, KDP setup, launch strategy, all handled. Built for business authors who want a properly-published book without becoming an Amazon KDP expert.
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See what's included →What you get
Every deliverable, handled for you.
Manuscript formatting for paperback, hardcover and Kindle (three separate files)
Cover design (three concepts, one final) with front, spine and back
ISBN registration (one for each format)
Amazon KDP account setup or existing account audit
Metadata optimisation: title, subtitle, description, keywords, categories
Launch-week pricing strategy (Kindle countdown deal, pre-order window, etc.)
Book launch page on your website with buy buttons for every retailer
Amazon reviews outreach plan for the first 30 days
Optional: submission to IngramSpark for wider distribution beyond Amazon
How it works
- 1.
Manuscript audit
You send us the finished manuscript. We flag structural issues, run a light editorial pass, and give a fixed price and launch date on the same call.
- 2.
Design + setup
Cover design, formatting, KDP setup, ISBN registration, launch page built. Two rounds of revision on cover included.
- 3.
Launch
Book goes live on Amazon in paperback, hardcover and Kindle. Launch-week campaign runs. Reviews outreach begins on day one.
Timeline & turnaround
Full self-publishing takes 4-6 weeks from manuscript audit to live on Amazon. Most delay comes from cover approvals and ISBN registration, not our production. Rush publishing inside 3 weeks is possible if you approve the cover on the first round.
Pricing guidance
Book formatting from £7.50 per 1,000 words. Modular scope from there.
We price per component so you only pay for what you actually need. Formatting, copy edit and proof read are all £7.50 per 1,000 words. Cover design is £195 one-off. Amazon KDP setup is £75 one-off. Hardcover add-on and launch-week campaign are fixed fees. Use the calculator below to see roughly where your book lands — final quote comes after we read a sample chapter on the free call.
Estimate your book
Indicative ballpark
Every book is different, so this is a live ballpark, not a quote. Slide your word count, tick the pieces you want us to run, and see roughly where you'd land. Final number comes after we read a sample chapter on the free call.
Start from a typical book
What do you want us to run?
Indicative ballpark
£450 – £563
One-off. Quoted properly on the free call.
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See what's included →Why Audio & Co
- Books formatted properly for paperback, hardcover AND Kindle. Most self-published books miss hardcover, which is a mistake for business authors.
- Cover designed to survive at Amazon thumbnail size, not just full-screen.
- Metadata written for Amazon's search algorithm, not for your friends. This is where most self-published books lose sales.
- One point of contact from manuscript to launch, no handoffs.
“These books would never have been released if not for one person. She has always been my friend, Jo Day, now so proud to say my publisher. She read my manuscript, insisting on bringing the story to life. I can never thank her enough for believing in the story of Glyn and Deb. Jo, you will always be my Fairy Godmother. Thank you.”
Letters: A True Crime Memoir
Deb Cullen
Paperback · Hardcover · Kindle
Phonecalls: A True Crime Memoir
Deb Cullen
Paperback · Hardcover · Kindle
Frequently asked questions
How much does self-publishing a book cost in the UK?
It depends entirely on word count and which pieces you want us to run. At Audio & Co we price per component: book formatting, copy edit and proof read are each £7.50 per 1,000 words; cover design is £195 one-off; Amazon KDP setup is £75 one-off. A typical 40,000-word business book with formatting + KDP setup + cover lands around £570 all-in; a full done-for-you with edit, proof, cover and launch adds around £900-£1,200 more. Exact quote on the free call after we read a sample chapter.
How long does it take to self-publish a book?
Done-for-you self-publishing takes 4-6 weeks from manuscript audit to live on Amazon. Most delay comes from cover approvals and ISBN registration, not production time. Rush publishing inside 3 weeks is possible if the author approves the cover on the first round of concepts.
Do I need to edit my book before you can publish it?
Not necessarily. We can copy-edit and proof-read in-house as part of a full package, or you can bring an already-edited manuscript and just take the formatting, cover and launch pieces. It is scoped on the call so you only pay for what you actually need.
What is the difference between self-publishing and traditional publishing?
Self-publishing means you own the rights, keep 60-70% royalties, control every decision, and can be on Amazon in 4-6 weeks. Traditional publishing means a publisher owns the rights, you get 8-15% royalties, decisions are shared with the publisher, and you wait 12-24 months to launch. Both work for different goals.
Can you publish my book on Audible too?
Yes. Audiobook production is a separate service that pairs perfectly with self-publishing. Most authors publish the ebook and paperback first, then produce the audiobook 4-8 weeks later once the book is proven. See our Audiobook Production page for pricing and process.
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