Picture-book story text
$99Up to 1,000 words
Story text only; illustration, layout, and cover work are separate.
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Short-form writing starts at $49. Novella working manuscripts start at $99. Full-length novels are priced by genre and scope. Working manuscripts are creative drafts prepared for author review and further refinement; professional editing and publication-ready production are separate unless included in a written quote.
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Short Stories, Novellas, and Short Novels
Start here for focused stories, novella-length manuscripts, and shorter novel projects.
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Short story
$49Up to 7,500 words
A focused fiction draft for one contained idea, event, or emotional arc.
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Novelette
$79Up to 15,000 words
A compact manuscript with more room for character and plot development.
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Novella
$99 introductory priceUp to 30,000 words
The core introductory offer for a working creative draft.
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Extended novella
$199Up to 40,000 words
A longer novella scope with expanded plot and continuity needs.
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Short novel
$299Up to 50,000 words
A lean novel-length project with a complete beginning, middle, and end.
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Book promotion and Spotlight pricingStarting at $49
Promotional services help present a completed book but do not guarantee sales, rankings, reviews, or platform approval.
Book Spotlight Advertisement
Starting at $49Single completed book
A polished promotional feature with cover, title, author name, description, genre, purchase link, and optional author details.
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Expanded book description polish
$25Optional add-on
Improves clarity, hook, and reader-facing book description copy.
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Amazon listing copy review
$25Optional add-on
Reviews Amazon-facing description or listing copy for clarity and presentation.
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Social media caption pack
$35Optional add-on
Short promotional captions that can be adapted for social posts.
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Feature graphic or ad-image concept
$49Optional add-on
Concept direction for a promotional image or feature graphic.
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Author bio polish
$25Optional add-on
Refines a short author bio for spotlight or website use.
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Author website and Kindle Direct Publishing packagesFixed packages from $299
Author-owned Kindle Direct Publishing workflow: Written Worlds prepares files and guides the upload to Amazon, but the author maintains the Kindle Direct Publishing login, banking details, tax profile, royalty payments, sales reports, and final publishing control.
Kindle Direct Publishing Assistance
$299Single title • Author-owned Kindle Direct Publishing account
Includes Kindle eBook formatting, paperback interior formatting, publishing-ready cover review, Amazon book description, keyword and category recommendations, pricing guidance, guided account setup, live upload assistance, preview review, and one consolidated revision round. The author keeps control of the Kindle Direct Publishing account, royalties, tax information, and sales reports.
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Author Website Starter
$699Up to three pages • One revision round
Includes a mobile-responsive author website, author biography, book showcase, approved retailer purchase links, contact form, and basic SEO setup. Domain registration, hosting, paid apps, and third-party fees are separate unless stated in writing.
Launch discount does not apply to this service.
Author Launch Bundle
$799Best Value • $998 combined value • Save $199
Includes everything in the Author Website Starter and Kindle Direct Publishing Assistance packages. The author's Kindle Direct Publishing account remains author-owned, and Written Worlds does not collect or distribute the author's Amazon royalties.
Launch discount does not apply to this service.
Custom domains, hosting, paid themes or apps, cover creation, professional editing, proof copies, ISBN purchases, advertising, and other third-party fees are separate unless included in writing.
What base fiction packages includeCore deliverables
Guided author questionnaireStory concept reviewGenre and audience identificationMain-character profilesChapter-by-chapter outlineAI-assisted working manuscriptBasic continuity reviewOne consolidated revision roundEditable Word documentClient ownership after final paymentConfidential treatment of submitted material
Not included automatically
Professional human editing or proofreadingSpecialized research or fact-checkingCover designKDP or paperback formattingPublishing or website setupRush deliveryUnlimited revisionsGuaranteed sales, reviews, rankings, or platform approval
Optional manuscript add-onsOpen only when needed
Additional 10,000 words - standard fiction
$75Optional
Available as an add-on when the project scope expands.
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Additional 10,000 words - fantasy, historical, or science fiction
$100Optional
Available for research- or worldbuilding-heavy projects.
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Additional consolidated revision round
$99Optional
Adds one additional consolidated revision round.
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Additional character or point of view
$49-$99Optional
Quoted according to continuity and structural impact.
Custom quote required. This plan is not sent to Stripe.
Request Custom QuoteExpanded character bible
$99Optional
Adds deeper character profiles and relationship tracking.
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Worldbuilding bible
$149-$299Optional
Documents rules, locations, cultures, systems, and terminology.
Custom quote required. This plan is not sent to Stripe.
Request Custom QuoteSeries bible
$249-$499Optional
Tracks continuity, characters, settings, and future-book planning.
Custom quote required. This plan is not sent to Stripe.
Request Custom QuoteSequel outline
$99Optional
Creates a structured outline for the next installment.
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Alternate ending
$79Optional
Creates one additional ending direction for review.
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Book description and sales copy
$79Optional
Creates reader-facing description and sales copy.
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KDP ebook formatting
$99Optional
Prepares a separate ebook-formatting deliverable.
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KDP paperback formatting
$149Optional
Prepares a separate paperback-formatting deliverable.
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Cover design coordination
Starting at $149Optional
Coordinates cover direction and approved production scope.
Custom quote required. This plan is not sent to Stripe.
Request Custom QuotePublishing setup assistance
Starting at $199Optional
Supports approved publishing-platform setup tasks through the author's own account.
Custom quote required. This plan is not sent to Stripe.
Request Custom QuoteRush service
25%-50% surchargeOptional
Subject to schedule and project complexity.
Custom quote required. This plan is not sent to Stripe.
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Human developmental editing, copyediting, proofreading, specialized research, and professional fact-checking are separately quoted.