Publishing Services
Publish Your Book the Right Way — With Professional Guidance and Heart
Whether you’re polishing a finished manuscript or starting with a rough draft, Reality Check Publishing helps you publish a powerful, polished, bookstore-quality book — and build the confidence to stand behind it.
Everything you need to publish with clarity, excellence, and support.
A Publishing Partner for Every Step of Your Journey
We offer end-to-end publishing support designed to meet authors exactly where they are — with intentional guidance, premium quality, and a personalized experience.
- Manuscript Review & Evaluation
- Editing & Proofreading
- Book Formatting (Print + Ebook)
- Cover Design
- Full-Service Self-Publishing
- Amazon KDP Publishing Setup
- Optimized Metadata, Categories & Keywords
- Author Branding & Positioning
- Marketing Strategy + Launch Plan
- Author Website Setup
- Publishing & Branding + Coaching
These services are built into our packages — and can also be added individually.
Whether you simply need formatting and publishing support — or full editing, strategy, and concierge guidance — we’ve curated premium, author-friendly packages to help you publish confidently and professionally.
Essentials Publishing
Starting at: $750
*Perfect for authors who already have an edited manuscript and just need a professional publishing finish.
This package includes:
- Professional formatting for Kindle eBook + Paperback
- Upload to Amazon KDP (metadata, categories, pricing setup)
- Optimized book description
- Keyword & category research
- ISBN & barcode guidance
- Print-ready & digital-ready file delivery
Ideal For:
Authors who need clean, professional formatting and seamless Amazon KDP publishing support.
Signature Publishing
Starting at: $2,500
*Best for authors who want a professionally edited, polished, bookstore-quality book — without managing the editing and publishing process alone.
This package includes everything in Essentials, plus:
- Full copyediting (flow, clarity, grammar, sentence improvement)
- Deeper polishing for tone consistency
- Professional formatting (Print + eBook)
- Amazon KDP upload & setup
- Optimized book description
- Keyword & category research
- Basic author branding refinement
Ideal For:
Authors ready to elevate their manuscript into a clean, refined, professional book.
Elite Publishing Concierge
Starting at: $4,500
*The luxury publishing experience — from developmental editing to formatting, publishing, strategy, and personalized coaching.
This package includes everything in Signature, plus:
- Developmental + copyediting (structure, clarity, flow)
- Two private coaching calls (publishing strategy + marketing roadmap)
- Competitive positioning guidance
- Professional launch strategy support
- Branding & messaging alignment
- Extended author support & check-ins
- Category optimization for maximum discoverability
Ideal For:
Purpose-driven authors who want start-to-finish support, expert guidance, and strategic positioning — not just publishing.
Customize Your Publishing Experience
These premium add-ons allow you to enhance your publishing or author branding experience.
- Cover Design (ebook + paperback): $250–$500
- Author Bio Polish: $100
- Amazon Author Central Setup: $150
- Marketing Strategy Session: $300
- Author Website Setup (1–3 page site): Starting at $600
- Social Media Launch Graphics: Starting at $150
- Premium Book Mockups
- Additional Editing (line editing, structural editing)
- One-on-One Coaching Sessions
If you need a customized package, we can build one tailored to your goals.
Why Choose Reality Check Publishing
Excellence, Integrity, and Heart — From Idea to Amazon
Reality Check Publishing provides supportive, intentional, high-quality publishing services for authors who care about impact.
We don’t just publish books —
we help build authors.
Our work is grounded in:
- Personal connection
- Skill + strategy
- Clear communication
- Boutique-level attention
- A heart for purpose-driven stories
Your message matters. Your story matters. And your book deserves to be done well.