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.
| 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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