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Editorial
Editorial assessment, developmental guidance, copy editing, fact/consistency checks, and final proofreading—matched to the manuscript rather than sold as a one-size-fits-all package.
Professional publishing support
Your story.
Your story.
Professionally published.
Alfomeg Publishing helps authors transform finished manuscripts into polished books that are ready for readers, retailers, libraries, and the worldwide book market.
From manuscript to marketplace
Everything needed to prepare a book for publication
Authors keep the creative voice and ownership. Alfomeg coordinates the professional work that turns a manuscript into a finished product.
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Cover & interior
Professional cover design, typography, interior typesetting, front and back matter, image preparation, accessibility-conscious digital formatting, and print-ready files.
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Publishing
ISBN and imprint setup, metadata, pricing guidance, retailer/distributor setup, proof copies, print-on-demand editions, and eBook preparation.
04
Launch support
Book descriptions, author bios, retailer copy, launch checklist, promotional graphics, and practical guidance for building awareness around a new title.
A clear path
Four stages. One publishing partner.
1
Evaluate
We review the manuscript, audience, genre, competitive landscape, and production needs, then recommend the appropriate level of service.
2
Prepare
Editorial work, design, typesetting, image preparation, metadata, and proofs are completed with author approval at each key stage.
3
Publish
The approved files are released through appropriate print and digital channels, including print-on-demand and major retail/distribution networks.
4
Support
We maintain the publishing setup, coordinate updates when needed, and provide transparent sales reporting and royalty accounting.
A different business model
Low upfront cost. Shared success.
The recommended Alfomeg model is to keep the initial commitment modest, recover agreed production expenses transparently, and earn a percentage of the author's publishing proceeds rather than taking ownership of the book.
Recommended: Publishing Partnership
$495 initial setup
- Manuscript and publishing assessment
- Publishing plan and production schedule
- ISBN/imprint and metadata setup
- Professional production coordination
- Print-on-demand + eBook setup
- Transparent monthly/quarterly sales reporting
- Author retains all copyright and authorial rights
- Alfomeg receives 15% of net publishing proceeds after retailer, distributor, payment, and printing costs
Editing, custom cover design, illustration, indexing, audiobook production, and unusual production costs should be quoted separately or shared as approved project expenses. The goal is to avoid hiding those costs inside the royalty percentage.
Production services
Quote by manuscript
- Editorial assessment: approximately $250–$600
- Copy editing: approximately $0.02–$0.03/word
- Proofreading: approximately $0.01–$0.02/word
- Custom cover: approximately $400–$800
- Interior print layout: approximately $250–$600
- eBook conversion: approximately $100–$300
- Indexing: approximately $300–$800+
- Optional marketing/launch services by quote
These are planning ranges, not fixed quotes. A typical professionally produced nonfiction title can easily require $1,500–$4,000+ of third-party labor before printing, depending on manuscript length and complexity.
Author first
You own your book.
Alfomeg's core promise should be simple: the author retains copyright, creative ownership, and control of the work. The publishing agreement should clearly define the limited services Alfomeg provides, the revenue share, reporting, termination rights, and ownership of production files.
Built for longevity
Publish for the long term.
Print-on-demand makes it possible to keep a title available without requiring the author to finance a large inventory. Digital editions can extend the book's reach while metadata, discoverability, and retailer relationships can be maintained over time.
Have a manuscript?
Contact Alfomeg
Let's see what it could become.
Tell us about the book, the audience you hope to reach, and where the manuscript stands today.
Questions
Frequently asked
Do I keep the rights to my book?
Yes. The intended Alfomeg model is for authors to retain copyright and authorial rights. The final contract should spell this out clearly.
Will my book be available through Amazon and other retailers?
Distribution is selected according to the book and its audience. Print-on-demand and eBook channels can be used to make titles available through major retail and distribution networks.
Does Alfomeg edit every manuscript?
No. Every manuscript should first receive an assessment so the appropriate level of editorial work can be recommended. Some ready manuscripts may need only light copy editing and proofreading.
Who sets the retail price?
The author and Alfomeg can review pricing together, taking into account format, page count, comparable titles, printing costs, retailer economics, and the author's goals.
Ready to discuss your book?
Send a manuscript excerpt or a short description of your project.