Traditional Book Publishing

Traditional book publishing at PurposePals Publishing is a guided, professional process designed for authors with completed manuscripts who are ready to prepare their book for publication and distribution.

This service supports long-form books such as memoirs, self-help and personal development titles, faith-based books, poetry collections, and novels. Our role as your publisher is to steward your work with care — ensuring your book is professionally formatted, thoughtfully designed, and technically prepared for publication, while walking alongside you through each stage of the process.

Unlike self-publishing alone, traditional book publishing through PurposePals is not a DIY experience. Authors receive structured guidance, project management, and ongoing communication so the publishing journey feels clear, supported, and intentional rather than overwhelming.

Each book is custom designed to reflect the author’s voice, audience, and message. While foundational publishing services are consistent, design scope and complexity vary by project and are discussed prior to finalizing your publishing agreement.

Traditional publishing services at PurposePals begin after manuscript review and acceptance and are offered during designated submission windows to ensure quality, focus, and individualized attention for every author we serve.

All Inclusive Publishing

Everything you need to bring your book to life!

Our foundational publishing package provides the essential services needed to guide authors from manuscript acceptance through publication with clarity, structure, and professional support. Each book is custom designed to reflect the author’s voice, audience, and message, with final scope confirmed after acceptance.

This package description is provided for informational purposes only. Publishing services begin after manuscript review, acceptance, and invoicing.

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What's Included

Publishing Investment of $2097

*Price may increase depending on the complexity of the book project.

We offer interest-free monthly installment plans over 3 or 4 months to support authors in moving forward with confidence.

A $500 deposit is required to secure your publishing slot and begin onboarding.

Please note that all balances must be paid in full prior to publication. Books will not be published if there is an outstanding balance.

Publishing Setup & Registration

ISBN & Barcode Assignment
Copyright Registration
Library of Congress Registration
Expanded Distribution Setup
Distribution beyond Amazon where eligible.
Restrictions may apply depending on book type and content.
KDP Setup & Author Onboarding
Amazon KDP account setup, author page creation, and guided onboarding to understand your publishing dashboard.

Book Design & Production

Professionally designed cover using a stock image or author-provided photo, customized with fonts, colors, and layout to fit your book’s genre and tone.
Illustrated or highly detailed custom cover designs are available as an upgrade.

Standard Interior Formatting
Clean, professional interior layout using pre-designed templates suitable for text-based books.
Advanced interior design, illustrations, callout boxes, custom typography, or complex layouts require an additional design upgrade.
Paperback or Hardcover Format
Choice of paperback or hardcover format.
Hardcover format requires a minimum of 80 pages.
eBook (Optional)

Editing & Manuscript Review

Professional Basic Editing (up to 75,000 words)
Grammar, punctuation, spelling, and consistency editing using professional tools with human review to ensure a polished, publication-ready manuscript.
Author Draft Reviews (2 total)
One digital draft review and one print copy review.
Revision Support (2 rounds)
Two structured revision rounds based on editorial feedback.
Publisher Quality Assurance Review
Final review by PurposePals to ensure professional standards are met before publication.

Author Deliverables

5 Author Copies
Printed copies for personal use, gifting, or early promotion.
Custom QR Scan Barcode
Author Book Cards with Custom QR Scan Barcode

Launch & Promotional Assets

• “Coming Soon” Book Promo Graphic
• “Now Available” Book Promo Graphic

Project Management & Support

Project Management Support
Guided support throughout your publishing journey, including timelines, coordination, communication, and milestone tracking.