Expedition (Hybrid Publishing Programs)
Expedition Programs are our hybrid publishing programs for authors seeking a high-quality, professionally crafted book while retaining more control. We provide expert editorial, design, and distribution services to ensure every project meets traditional publishing standards. We endeavor to meet the restrictive IBPA Hybrid publisher requirements in deploying our hybrid services.
Our Hybrid Publishing Program gives authors the ability to join the independent publishing journey while still benefiting from professional guidance. Expedition offers a flexible, collaborative experience. Authors in this path share production costs while retaining higher royalties, ensuring they remain deeply involved in their book’s success.
We offer three levels of service (Standard pricing is for books up to 50,000 words):
1. The Pathfinder – a standard eBook publication.
2. The Voyager – eBook and Trade Paperback publication.
3. The Trailblazer – eBook and Paperback Publication with enhanced Book Lauch marketing programs.
4. Concierge Services - Authors who are in our Expedition Programs have certain concierge services available to them.
Each level is designed to help you navigate your publishing adventure with the right mix of professional support and creative independence. A higher royalty rate is paid to those authors who assist in financing their books under the Expedition Program.
Concierge Services
Enhance your Edge Weaver publishing experience with optional add-ons.
Editing Services (Quoted Individually Based on Manuscript Needs)
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Developmental Editing – Deep structural and content-level feedback
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Line Editing – Sentence-level refinement for clarity, tone, and flow
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Copy Editing – Grammar, spelling, punctuation, and consistency review
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Proofreading – Final check for typos, formatting errors, and minor grammar issues
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Manuscript Assessment – Comprehensive editorial review with feedback (no in-text edits)
Formatting & Design
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Custom eBook Formatting
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Custom Print Formatting (Softcover & Hardcover)
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Premium Cover Design (Paperback, Hardcover & eBook) and rework
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Illustration & Image Formatting
Publishing & Distribution Enhancements
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Expanded Print Distribution Setup
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Hardcover Edition Setup
Marketing & Promotional Graphics
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Custom Book Launch Plan
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Social Media Graphics Package
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Influencer & ARC Outreach (Coming Soon)
Audiobook Services (Coming Soon)
Concierge Packages (coming soon)
1
Pathfinder
(1) Cover Design—ebook
(2) Poof reading and final edit in accordance with Edge Weaver quality standards (Does not include full editing services—priced separately)
(3) eBook layout and design in accordance with Edge Weaver standards
(4) ISBN registration
(5) Amazon, Barnes & Noble (Digital), Apple Books and Google Book Listing for eBook
(6) Inclusion in our Digital Downloads Section in our bookstore (in PDF and ePub format)
(7) No Images, tables or sidebars
(8) Inclusion in our normal marketing rotation
(9) Every additional 10,000 words over 50K costs additional (see below)
Price:
$500
For each additional 10K words:
$100
2
Voyager
(1) Cover Design—Softcover Print & eBook
(2) Interior design in accordance with Edge Weaver Standards
(3) Proof reading and final edit in accordance with Edge Weaver Quality Standards (Does not include full editing services—priced separately)
(4) eBook Layout and design in accordance with Edge Weaver Standards
(5) ISBN registration
(6) Amazon, Barnes & Noble (Digital), Apple Books and Google Book Listing for eBook
(7) Amazon and IngramSpark listing for paperback
(8) Inclusion in our Digital Downloads section in our bookstore (in PDF and ePub format)
(9) No Images, tables or sidebars
(10) Inclusion in our normal marketing rotation
(11) Every additional 10k words over 50k costs additional (see below)
Price:
$750
For each additional 10K words:
$125
3
Trailblazer
(1) Cover Design – Softcover Print & eBook
(2) Interior design in accordance with Edge Weaver standards
(3) Proof reading and final edit in accordance with Edge Weaver quality standards (Does not include full editing services—priced separately)
(4) ISBN registration
(5) Amazon, Barnes & Noble (digital), Apple Books and Google Book listing for eBook
(6) Amazon and IngramSpark listing for paperback
(7) No Images or Sidebars
(8) Inclusion in our normal marketing rotation
(9) Book Launch Program (to be designed)
(10) Every Additional 10k Words over 50k costs additional (see below)
Price:
$1,000
For each additional 10K words:
$175
