Bravin Publishing

"Self Publishing"

details and fees.

Services will be provided by Bravin Publishing at cost to AUTHOR to result in the publication of the AUTHOR’S work as a print-on-demand book. Giving the author all the tools to become a self published author.

* We are a literary service provider. Upon acceptance of our contract, a 50% down payment of the estimated final cost is required for services for publication. Balance for the services are to be paid at completion of publishing via payment request invoice. Author retains their copyrights from start to finish. We only provide the service needed to complete the book.*

Publication Services

ISBN: International Standard Book Number
EAN Barcode
Copyright page with copyright to appear as follow: title of work with name of author, year of publication
Library of Congress control number
Full book design: Cover and interior, up to 10 hours of cover design time.
PDF proof by email for final approval Post-publication
AUTHOR may purchase copies according to Print Cost Formulas as per contract
Books to be made available for purchase in print-on-demand format through Bravin Publishing's printer and distribution network.
Book sent out for professional reviews (3) To be posted to Amazon.com and other book sites.

Book Production Service Costs

ISBN & Bar Code: $200

Cover Design:

$300 + >>> 10 hours of design work time included in set time by

graphic designer thereafter billed at $30/hr

Typeset: $2.50 per page

Professional Editing: $3.00 to $9.00 per page depending on services requested

Book Reviews : $0.00 Book sent to 3 professional reviewers

Proof Copy: $50 book printed and sent overnight from printer.

Printer Set up Fee: $75 one time setup fee,

Forms, Mail & Postage, Shipping Handling:

$ charged as needed

Copyright of Book: $65 (receipt and certified copyright sent to author)

Libarary of Congress Listing:

$ postage and the cost of 2 books

Amazon.com Set : $50 account set up for author. Author will handle their book sales.

*** Upon completion of title. If needed: Professional Public Relations and Marketing contacts will be made available at discounted cost ***

Editorial Services Break Down

Here's a summary of the editing / proofing services offered by Bravin Publishing

rates ($3 - 9 per page) based on editing needs :

1. Developmental editing

is a more involved process than copy-editing. Editor responds to content as well as to style and mechanics. They suggest additions, deletions, or recasts where relevant, and help the author find a structure that best suits his or her material.

Developmental editing includes:
    * Eliminating wordiness, triteness, and inappropriate jargon
    * Smoothing transitions and moving sentences to improve readability
    * Suggesting additions and deletions, noting them at both the sentence and the paragraph        level
    * Moving entire paragraphs and sentences to improve flow
    * Ensuring consistent structure by adding or deleting headings
    * Identifying gaps in content, and suggesting the needed copy where relevant
    * Flagging content that is redundant or superfluous
    * In fiction manuscripts, tracking the continuity of plot, setting, and character traits; querying-      discrepancies

2. Copy-editing

includes:
    * Correcting faulty spelling, grammar, and punctuation
    * Correcting incorrect usage (e.g., foreword for forward)
    * Checking specific cross-references
    * Ensuring consistency in spelling, hyphenation, numerals, fonts, and capitalization
    * Checking for proper sequencing (such as alphabetical order) in lists and other displayed-       material
    * Changing text and headings to achieve parallel structure
    * Flagging inappropriate figures of speech
    * Ensuring that key terms are handled consistently
    * Ensuring that previews, summaries, and end-of-chapter questions reflect content
    * Changing passive voice to active voice, if appropriate
    * Flagging ambiguous statements
    * Flagging missing text and other typos

3. Proofreading

includes:
    * Correcting faulty spelling, grammar, and punctuation
    * Correcting incorrect usage (e.g., foreword for forward)
    * Flagging missing text and other typos
    * Correcting faulty or inconsistent formatting