End-to-End Publishing
for Authors Who Care
About Craft
Fixed-scope packages and à la carte services for independent authors and micro-presses. You keep ownership — we deliver trade quality.
Three Clear Packages.
No Surprises.
Choose the scope that fits your manuscript and goals. Every package ends with you holding your own files and your own accounts.
- Proofread
- Basic trade cover design
- Interior layout (≤200 pp)
- Print-ready PDF
- 1 platform upload setup
- Full copyedit
- Trade cover design (2 concepts, 2 rounds)
- Interior layout (≤300 pp)
- EPUB + print files
- 2 platform upload setups
- Deep copyedit + proofread
- Custom cover design
- Complex layout & metadata
- EPUB + print + e-book cover
- 30-day launch support
Every Service,
Done With Care
We don't outsource, automate, or cut corners. Here's what each service actually means at Squire Press.
Copyediting
A thorough line-by-line edit for grammar, syntax, consistency, clarity, and style. Delivered with a style sheet and an author query log so every change is transparent and discussable.
Proofreading
A careful final pass on laid-out pages or a clean manuscript, catching errors that survived earlier stages. The last line of quality control before your book goes to print.
Cover Design
Two original concepts, two rounds of revisions, and final delivery as a print wrap (with bleed and spine) plus an e-book cover. Built to work at thumbnail scale and on a physical shelf.
Interior Layout
Professional typesetting using industry tools: running heads, styled front and back matter, TOC, proper widows-and-orphans control, and a print-ready PDF preflighted to your printer's specifications.
EPUB Creation
A clean, validated EPUB built to pass EPUBCheck — ready for submission to KDP, IngramSpark, Kobo, Apple Books, and all major retailers without reformatting.
Distribution Setup
We prepare your files for upload to your own KDP and/or IngramSpark accounts, with metadata guidance to maximise discoverability. You own the accounts, the files, and the royalties.
Need Just One Piece
of the Puzzle?
All of our core services are available individually. We also offer Rescue & Repair for books that need rescuing from a difficult production situation.
| Service | Rate (CAD) | What's Included |
|---|---|---|
| Copyedit | $0.020–$0.035 / word | Line edit, style sheet, and author query log |
| Proofread | $0.012–$0.018 / word | Final pass on laid-out pages or a clean document |
| Cover Design (Trade) | $450–$900 | 2 concepts, 2 rounds, e-book + print wrap |
| Interior Layout | $350–$900 | Print layout, TOC, front/back matter, print-ready PDF |
| EPUB Creation | $250–$500 | Clean, validated EPUB ready for all major retailers |
| Rescue & Repair Audit | $250 flat | File review, issue list, and a clear action plan |
From Inquiry to Launch
Inquiry & Brief
Send us a message about your manuscript and goals. We respond within one business day to arrange an intake call.
Scope & Quote
We scope the work, agree on a package or custom brief, and set a clear timeline. No hidden extras.
Production
We work through editing, design, and layout with regular check-ins and milestone reviews. You see the work before it's final.
Delivery & Upload
Final files delivered to your accounts. We're available for post-launch questions for 30 days on all packages.
What Authors Say
Working with Jack and Squire Press has been an incredibly positive experience. After years of setting my novel aside, this process gave me the confidence and motivation to breathe new life into the project.
What impressed me most was Jack's ability to recognize the strengths of my work while providing an honest, thoughtful assessment of what needed to happen next. Rather than focusing on what I lacked as an unpublished writer with no formal training, he treated my work with respect and encouraged me to see its potential.
The Rescue & Repair Audit was exceptionally thorough, insightful, and practical. It didn't simply identify problems—it provided a clear roadmap for moving forward. I now have a much deeper understanding of my manuscript, greater confidence in my writing, and a concrete plan for completing my first draft.
If you're a writer looking for professional, constructive guidance that is both candid and encouraging, I would highly recommend Jack and Squire Press.
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