Pricing & Packages
Clear prices, generous scopes, no surprises
Every package below lists exactly what's included. If your book needs something different, I'll quote it plainly before any work begins.
Package
The Reader
$120
per manuscript
For authors who want an honest reader's response before they publish.
- Full manuscript read, two passes
- Written feedback report (1,500–3,000 words)
- Chapter-level pacing notes
- Honest launch-day review
- Three to five pull quotes
Most requested
The Cover
$450
per book
A complete cover, researched for your genre and prepared for every format.
- Discovery questionnaire and call
- Two to three visual directions
- Full paperback or hardback wrap
- Retail-ready ebook cover
- Two revision rounds
- Print-ready files and 3D mock-up
Package
The Campaign
$320
per launch set
Promotional graphics that keep one voice across every platform.
- Cover reveal set (three pieces)
- Seven-day countdown series
- Six quote cards
- Newsletter and website headers
- Review and pre-order badges
- Editable templates where licensed
Bundles
Commission together, pay less
Combining reading and design saves time on both sides — I already know the book, so the design brief writes itself.
Read & Design
$520
Save $50
A full ARC read plus a complete cover. Reading the manuscript first makes the cover brief sharper — this is the combination I recommend most.
The Full Launch
$820
Save $70
ARC read, cover design and the complete promotional campaign set. Everything from first honest feedback through to release-week graphics.
Series Partner
From $1,100
Quoted per series
Series branding system, covers for multiple books, and matching campaign sets — with spine templates held ready for future titles.
Add-ons
Extras, priced openly
Rush turnaround (5–7 days, subject to availability)
+30%
Additional revision round beyond the two included
$60
Audiobook square cover
$80
Amazon A+ content modules
$140
Interior chapter headers and drop caps
From $180
Bookmarks, inserts and merchandise graphics
From $75
How payment works
Simple terms
A 50% deposit secures your slot in the schedule and begins the work. The balance is due on delivery of final files, before they're released for print or upload.
Payment plans are available on bundles over $500 — usually three equal instalments across the project. Just ask; there's no extra charge for it.
Prices are in USD and cover one book or one launch each. If your project is unusual in scope, I'd rather quote it properly than squeeze it into a tier that doesn't fit.
First-time authors: the free first-author offer may apply to you. It's worth reading before you book anything.
Charlotte Reads/Creative
Not sure which package fits?
Tell me about the book and where it is in the process. I'll recommend the smallest thing that will actually help.