How Our Pricing Works

Every book project is different — genre, length, required services, and revision depth all affect final cost. The ranges below reflect real-world starting points based on hundreds of projects. We provide a precise custom quote after a free 20-minute discovery call.

No royalty splits. No co-authorship claims. 100% of rights are yours, always.

Starting Price Ranges

Service Starting From What's Included Timeline
Ghostwriting
Short book / business book (20,000–30,000 words)
$5,000 Voice-capture interview, full manuscript, unlimited revisions, NDA, 100% rights 6–8 weeks
Ghostwriting
Full-length book (50,000–80,000 words)
$12,000 Voice capture, chapter drafts, unlimited revisions, NDA, 100% rights, project manager 10–16 weeks
Book Editing
Developmental + copy editing
$1,500 Structural review, line editing, consistency pass, revision notes 2–4 weeks
Cover Design & Typesetting $800 3 initial concepts, 2 revision rounds, print + digital ready files, spine + back cover 1–2 weeks
Book Publishing Coordination $500 ISBN assignment, KDP setup, distribution to Amazon, Google Books, and 3+ platforms 1 week
Book Marketing Package $1,200 Launch strategy, press release, author bio, social media kit, Amazon listing optimization 2–3 weeks
Audio Book Production $1,500 Professional narration, studio recording, mastering, ACX/Audible distribution ready 2–4 weeks
Video Book Trailer $800 60–90 second cinematic trailer, 2 revision rounds, HD delivery, social media formats 1–2 weeks
Full-Service Package
Ghostwriting + Editing + Cover + Publishing + Marketing
Custom Quote Everything above — one contract, one team, one price. Most popular option for first-time authors. 8–16 weeks

Prices shown are starting ranges. Final pricing depends on word count, genre, complexity, and required services. All prices in USD.

How Does Our Pricing Compare?

Industry context as of June 2026.

Provider Full Book Ghostwriting Editing Included? Publishing Included? Marketing Included?
Noble Book Press From $12,000 ✅ Full package ✅ Full package ✅ Full package
Reedsy (marketplace) $18,000–$40,000+ ❌ Separate hire ❌ Not offered ❌ Not offered
Scribe Media (closed 2023) $44,000–$135,000 ✅ Included ✅ Included ⚠️ Limited
Gotham Ghostwriters $25,000–$60,000+ ⚠️ Extra cost ❌ Not offered ❌ Not offered

Competitor pricing sourced from public rate information, June 2026. Noble Book Press's full-service model includes services competitors charge separately.

Pricing FAQs

How much does ghostwriting a book cost?

Professional ghostwriting typically starts at $5,000 for short projects and ranges up to $40,000+ for full-length books with editing, cover design, and publishing included. Noble Book Press provides custom quotes based on your book's length, genre, and required services. Our all-inclusive packages are often more cost-effective than hiring freelancers separately on platforms like Reedsy.

What is included in Noble Book Press packages?

All packages include voice-capture interviews, chapter-by-chapter drafts, unlimited revisions, a signed NDA, and 100% author rights. Full-service packages additionally include professional editing (developmental + copy), cover design, typesetting, publishing coordination across Amazon KDP and other platforms, and a book launch marketing kit.

Do you offer editing or publishing only — without ghostwriting?

Yes. If you already have a finished or near-finished manuscript, we offer standalone editing, cover design, typesetting, and publishing coordination services. Contact us with your word count and we'll provide a precise quote within 24 hours.

How long does a full book project take?

Most full-length ghostwriting projects take 8–16 weeks from kickoff to publication-ready manuscript. Shorter books (business books, memoirs under 40,000 words) can be completed in 6–10 weeks. We provide a precise timeline in your custom quote based on your project scope.

Do you require a deposit?

Yes. Projects begin with a 50% deposit at contract signing, with the remaining balance due upon delivery of the final approved manuscript. All payment terms are outlined clearly in the project contract before any work begins.

Get a Custom Quote — Free, No Obligation

Tell us about your project and we'll respond with a precise quote and timeline within 24 hours. Discovery calls are free and last 20 minutes.

Or email us directly: info@noblebookpress.com