THE SIGNATURE PACKAGE
Take Your Debut Beyond the Basics
Whether you’re an emerging author aiming to level up your debut or a returning writer ready for wider reach, the ColePress Signature Package adds the visibility, polish, and strategic backing your book needs to stand out. It deepens your marketing impact, strengthens your professional presence, and positions your launch for meaningful momentum.
$8,500
2 Editorial Meetings
You’ll meet twice with your editor. once early to review initial notes and once near the end to confirm final adjustments before your book moves into publication.
(Foundation Package)
1 Proofread + 1 Copyedit
Your manuscript gets two layers of polish: a thorough copyedit to refine clarity, flow, and consistency, followed by a final proofread to catch lingering errors before publication.
(Foundation Package)
2 Custom Cover
Design Options
You’ll receive two professionally crafted cover concepts tailored to your genre, audience, and style. giving you clear creative choices and a strong visual direction for your book.
(Foundation Package)
Interior Layout
& Formatting
Your manuscript is professionally formatted for print and digital. ensuring clean typography, balanced spacing, and a polished interior layout that meets industry standards and enhances readability.
(Foundation Package)
Global Print Distribution
(w/ISBN)
Your book is assigned a unique ISBN and distributed worldwide through major channels, making it available for bookstores, libraries, and readers across the globe.
(Foundation Package)
Local & National
Media Engagement
We pitch your book to targeted local and national media outlets. helping you earn interviews, features, and press coverage that builds credibility and expands your audience.
(Foundation Package)
Release, Pricing,
& Launch Guidance
We help you choose the right release date, set strategic pricing, and plan a focused launch that positions your book for strong early momentum and visibility.
(Foundation Package)
Audiobook &
Author Website Consultation
We review your audiobook and author-website plans. offering guidance on platforms, structure, and strategy so you can build a cohesive presence that supports your long-term goals.
(Foundation Package)
Promotion on ColePress
Website & Social Channels
We spotlight your book on the ColePress website and social channels. giving you added visibility, credibility, and an early promotional boost to reach new readers.
(Foundation Package)
Book Tour Kit
We equip you with a ready-to-use book tour kit. including talking points, event tips, signage guidance, and outreach templates to help you confidently navigate readings and appearances.
(Foundation Package)
Hardcover Design
Printing & Distribution
Your book is crafted in a professional hardcover edition, complete with custom design, high-quality printing, and global distribution so readers and retailers can access a premium version.
Two Professional Book Reviews
Your book is evaluated by two respected professional reviewers. giving you credible third-party validation that strengthens your marketing efforts and builds trust with potential readers.
NetGalley Campaign
to Maximize Exposure
We run a targeted NetGalley campaign
to put your book in front of active reviewers, librarians, and industry professionals, maximizing early exposure, feedback, and reader interest.
1:1 Pre-Launch
Promotion Strategy Call
You’ll meet one-on-one with a
marketing strategist to clarify your goals, shape your launch plan, and
identify the most effective promotional moves before your book goes live.
Custom Promotional Book Flyer
We design a polished, genre-appropriate promotional flyer for your book,
giving you a versatile, ready-to-share
piece for events, outreach, libraries, bookstores, and digital promotion.
Custom Marketing Plan
We create a tailored marketing plan
for your book. outlining strategy,
timelines, target audiences, and practical action steps to help you promote effectively and stay focused.
10 Free Paperback Copies
You’ll receive 10 complimentary paperback copies of your finished book. giving you ready-to-share editions for events, early supporters, media outreach, or personal promotion right from launch.
Guaranteed Goodreads Listing
Your book is added to Goodreads with
a verified listing. ensuring readers can discover it, review it, shelve it, and engage with it from day one.
Signature Toolkit
You receive the Signature Toolkit, an expanded collection of practical one-pagers, templates, and guidance designed to help you navigate marketing, outreach, and launch planning with confidence.
The Signature Package is ideal for authors who want more credibility, stronger positioning, and a more polished launch. especially those aiming to stand out in competitive genres.
The Signature Package includes everything from the Foundation tier but adds expanded marketing, professional reviews, hardcover design, and a more strategic launch approach for greater visibility and momentum.
Hybrid publishing gives you significantly higher royalties than traditional publishing. With ColePress, you retain full rights and our contract royalty rate is 90% of net proceeds from each sale. Your exact rate will depend on retailer distribution fees, but you will see far better returns than you would with a traditional publisher or even most hybrid publishers.
Yes. As with all ColePress packages, you keep full ownership of your work while we handle production, design, and distribution support.
Most authors move from acceptance to publication in three to six months, depending on manuscript readiness and response times during review and design stages.
You receive meaningful early-stage marketing assets, a marketing plan, a NetGalley campaign, dedicated promotional materials, and ColePress visibility to give your launch a stronger lift.
You’ll meet one-on-one with a marketing strategist to map out your goals, clarify your audience, prioritize key promotional moves, and align your launch timeline for maximum impact.
Third-party reviews provide credibility, strengthen marketing materials, and influence early-reader trust. They also help librarians, retailers, and reviewers take your book more seriously.
NetGalley puts your book in front of librarians, reviewers, and avid readers who actively seek new titles, giving you early exposure, feedback, and the potential for strong early buzz.
A hardcover adds prestige and durability. It appeals to libraries, collectors, and professionals, and having multiple formats can increase your book’s market reach.
Not at all. The Signature tier is structured to support authors who want clearer direction and help navigating the promotional side without feeling overwhelmed. Bringing hustle and advertising spend always help, but we’ll supply all the savvy you need.
Many first-time authors don’t have the full amount upfront. We offer flexible payment options so you can begin the process without delaying your publishing goals. If you’re committed to finishing your book, we’ll work with you to find a manageable structure.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS: THE SIGNATURE PACKAGE
Ready to elevate your launch?
Take your book beyond the basics with expanded visibility, stronger strategy, and a partner committed to helping your debut stand out in a crowded market.