Services + Pricing

Flexible Services. Tailored to Your Book.

Whether you're looking for a quick proofread, a powerful cover, or a full publishing package, Forge Publishing offers a range of individual services to support your author journey. Perfect for writers who want targeted support while keeping creative control.

Editorial Services

All editorial services are charged per word, allowing for precise, fair pricing based on your manuscript length. Not sure which service you need? Get in touch and we’ll help you choose the right option.

Reading Services

  • Alpha reading involves reviewing a manuscript's early stages, including story, character development, plot structure, setting and world-building, tone, emotional impact and flow.

  • We review your manuscript before it is published. This involves providing feedback on various aspects of the text, including plot, character development, pacing, and overall readability.

Editing Services

  • We identify and correct errors in grammar, punctuation, spelling, and formatting. It's an essential step in producing clear and professional written content.

  • We focus on refining text for clarity, consistency, grammar, punctuation, and overall flow. The goal is to improve readability and make sure that the content effectively communicates its intended message.

  • Line editing enhances writing by improving clarity, flow, style, and grammar. Our editors address issues like awkward phrasing and redundancy.

  • Developmental editing focuses on a manuscript's structure, content, story flow, plot holes, world-building, settings, character development and themes.

Design + Marketing Services

Forge Publishing also offers à la carte publishing support and design services for indie authors or those assembling their own publishing team.

Formatting Services

  • Our Formatter and Typesetter will arranging text on a page to make it visually appealing and easy to read. They will choose and arrange:

    • Font Selection

    • Line Spacing

    • Margins and Alignment

    • Hierarchy and Emphasis: Utilise different text sizes, weights, and styles (like bold or italic).

    • Check Consistency

    • Kerning and Tracking

    • Widows and Orphans

  • Our formatter and Typesetter will:

    • Set Margins

    • Choose Fonts and Typography

    • Headings and Titles

    • Arrange Images and Graphics

  • Our formatter and Typesetter will choose:

    • Page Size and Margins

    • Font Choice and Size

    • Line Spacing

    • Chapters and Sections

    • Page Numbers and Headers/Footers

    • Text Alignment and Justification

    • Images and Graphics

Marketing Services

  • Our Website Developer will develop a straightforward and appealing website that meets your needs and engages your audience effectively.

  • This is designed for authors seeking to maximize their visibility on social media. It features:

    • Custom Content Strategy

    • Monthly Themes

    • Posting Schedule

    • Engagement Techniques

Design Services

  • Our Cover Designer will create a typographic e-book cover that attracts readers and accurately represents the content within, while clearly representing the genre.

  • Our Cover Designer will create a typographic book cover that attracts readers and accurately represents the content within, while clearly representing the genre.

  • A mockup allows you to showcase your book’s cover with a professional edge.

    Perfect for promotional materials and social media posts.

Our Self-Publishing Services

Tier 1

$3500

You’ll get:

  • Initial Alpha Reading

  • Copyediting

  • Proofreading

  • E-book Cover Design

  • Interior Formatting + Typesetting

  • ISBN, Barcode + Copyright Page

  • Author Facebook Page

  • Digital Upload and Publish

  • Legal Deposit

All prices are in AUD.

Tier 2

$5000

You’ll get:

  • Initial Alpha Reading

  • Copyediting

  • Proofreading

  • E-book Cover Design

  • Interior Formatting + Typesetting

  • ISBN, Barcode + Copyright Page

  • Digital Upload and Publish

  • Author Facebook Page

  • Author Instagram Page

  • 3-month Social Media Plan

  • Legal Deposit

Or Contact Us for more information.

Tier 3

$7500

You’ll get:

  • Initial Alpha Reading

  • Copyediting

  • Proofreading

  • E-book & Paperback Cover Design + Marketing Material:

    • Custom 3D mockup

    • Book release or cover reveal banner

    • Social media banner

  • Interior Formatting + Typesetting

  • ISBN, Barcode + Copyright Page

  • Digital Upload and Publishing

  • Paperback Publishing

  • 3-month Social Media Plan

  • Author Facebook Page

  • Author Instagram Page

  • One Page Author Website

  • Legal Deposit

Need a Custom Quote?

Every project is unique. Reach out to us for a tailored quote that meets your goals, timeline, and budget.

Contact Us to get started.