À La Carte Book Services
Professional publishing support, tailored to your needs
Not every author requires a full publishing package. You may already have a completed manuscript and only need editing, a professionally formatted interior, or a cover ready for publication.
Our à la carte services allow authors to select individual publishing services based on their project's requirements. Whether you're preparing a novel, memoir, poetry collection, anthology, or nonfiction title, our team can provide expert support at any stage of the publishing process.
Since 2023, Stygian Media has been producing books, magazines, and digital publications while working directly with authors, editors, designers, and readers. Our Editor-in-Chief brings more than 30 years of editorial experience, including work with DC Comics, Marvel, and Renegade Arts Entertainment, while design and production are overseen by founder Holly Rhiannon, whose background spans more than two decades in the arts, publishing, branding, and sales.
Stygian Media is proudly AI-free. Every service we offer is completed by human professionals using human expertise, creativity, and editorial judgement.
What to Expect
✅ Dedicated project coordinator
✅ Professional review of your project requirements
✅ Clear timelines and pricing before work begins
✅ Human editing, design, and production services
✅ Opportunity to review work before final delivery
✅ Direct communication throughout the project
Every project begins with a consultation to determine your needs, goals, and timeline. Once we have reviewed your materials, we will provide a quote based on the scope and complexity of the work required.
Depending on the service selected, you may receive editorial feedback, design concepts, formatting proofs, or revision opportunities before final files are delivered.
Our goal is to provide transparent communication, professional results, and a smooth experience from start to finish.
What You'll Need
The materials required will depend on the service you select.
For Formatting
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Final edited manuscript in Word format
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Any images or illustrations to be included
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Basic publication details such as author name, title, acknowledgements, dedication, and other front or back matter
For Editing
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Manuscript in Word format
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Information about the type of editing requested
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Any style guides or special requirements
For Cover Design
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Book title and author name
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Genre and target audience
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Cover concept, inspiration, or creative brief (if available)
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Existing artwork, photographs, or branding assets (if applicable)
Cover design rates are dependent on whether art is needed or already obtained.
Select a Package
FORMATTING
Starting at $200 CAD
Professional formatting helps ensure your book is comfortable to read, visually polished, and ready for publication.
Services may include:
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Print interior formatting
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eBook formatting and conversion
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Chapter styling and typography
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Front and back matter setup
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Image and illustration placement
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Publication-ready files for major retailers and distributors
Pricing varies based on manuscript length, image count, and formatting complexity.
EDITING
Strong editing can transform a manuscript from a draft into a polished and professional publication.
Copy Editing
Grammar, spelling, punctuation, consistency, readability, and sentence-level improvements.
$0.03 CAD per word
Substantive Editing
Structure, pacing, clarity, organization, flow, character development, and higher-level editorial feedback.
$0.05 CAD per word
A sample edit may be requested before a final quote is provided.
COVER DESIGN
Starting at $200 CAD
Your cover is the first thing a reader sees. We create professional cover designs that reflect your book's genre, audience, and tone while meeting retailer specifications for print and digital publication.
Services may include:
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Front cover design
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Full print wrap design
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eBook cover design
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Typography and layout
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Retail-ready production files
Pricing varies depending on project requirements. Authors who provide finished artwork typically require layout and production services only. Projects requiring illustration, photo sourcing, extensive image manipulation, or custom artwork will be quoted individually.
The publication services offered on this page are professional editorial, design, formatting, and publishing support services provided to independent authors.
Purchasing a service package does not constitute publication by Stygian Media, inclusion in the Stygian Media catalogue, representation by Stygian Media, or endorsement of a work by Stygian Media.
All books produced through these services remain independent publications owned and controlled by their respective authors.
Stygian Media's publishing catalogue operates separately through our established submissions and acquisitions process.
Manuscripts considered for publication under the Stygian Media imprint are evaluated independently and are not influenced by the purchase of editorial or publication services.