Make the manuscript ready
Clarify the audience and structure, coordinate editing and proofreading, and shape the title, description and content readers see before they open the book.
RPKREATIVE PUBLISHING
Your book deserves to be held.
You have the words and the vision. We bring together the editing, design, printing and launch work that turns your manuscript into a book you are proud to put in someone's hands.
For first time authors, established creators and founders with a story to share.
FROM MANUSCRIPT TO MOMENT
One team for the book and everything around it.
A beautiful book needs more than a cover. Its words, page design, physical materials, sales path and launch should feel like parts of the same story. We coordinate those pieces with you, from the first review of your manuscript to the moment readers can buy it.
WHAT WE CAN BUILD TOGETHER
Design the book
Create a cover and interior that fit the writing. We plan typography, imagery, page flow and print files, then review physical proofs before production.
Choose the right print path
Compare print on demand with a custom run. For a coffee table book or collector edition, we can source cloth covers, foil, substantial paper and binding options.
Prepare to sell
Coordinate ISBNs, book details and distribution setup for the channels you choose. We can build an author website with a book page, selected videos and a way to connect with readers.
Launch with a plan
Bring the book into the world with product photography, launch content, email, social assets and an ordering flow built around your audience.
Start where you are.
Bring us a complete draft. We will review it, coordinate any editing and proofreading it needs, and map the right path to publication.
Start the conversation ↗PLANS
PICK YOUR PUBLISHING PATH.
Start with a complete draft. We review the manuscript, define the work, and give you an exact quote before production begins.
BOOK PUBLISHING
Starts at $3,500
From manuscript to a finished, bookstore ready book.
- Manuscript review and publishing plan
- Cover and interior design
- ISBN and distribution coordination
- Print and ebook preparation
- Proof review and launch readiness
FULL BOOK LAUNCH
Starts at $8,800
The book plus the digital home and marketing to introduce it.
- Everything in book publishing
- Author website and book sales page
- Launch strategy and marketing assets
- Video and social content integration
- Coordinated release plan
You get an exact quote after a free manuscript review. Editing, if needed, is quoted separately at cost. Premium print options are scoped to the format and print run.
BOOKS WORTH KEEPING
A book can be an experience.
If your project calls for a luxury edition, we can develop it as a tactile object with a considered size, cloth or specialty cover, carefully chosen paper, photography and details that make opening it feel intentional.
We begin with the manuscript and budget, request comparable printer quotes, and approve a physical proof before a full run. The format follows the work.
HOW WE BEGIN
Bring the story. We will map the path.
01
Share your complete draft and any current design files.
02
We review the format, audience, goals and timing together.
03
You receive a scoped plan for the work your book needs.
QUESTIONS
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS.
Do I keep the rights to my book?
Yes. You keep your copyright. We license publishing rights for a short, renewable term set out in a clear written agreement, with a simple way to take your rights back.
How much do I earn from each sale?
You receive 85% of the net royalties the retailers pay out. Our 15% covers distribution, sales tracking, statements and payments.
What does it cost?
Publishing starts at $3,500, and a full book launch with author website and marketing starts at $8,800. You get an exact quote after a free manuscript review. Editing, if needed, is quoted separately at cost.
How long does it take?
Most books take about 4 to 6 months from kickoff to launch day, depending on editing, design reviews and printed proofs.
Do I need a finished manuscript?
You need a complete draft. We review it, coordinate editing and proofreading if it needs them, and handle everything from there.
Where will my book be sold?
On Amazon, and through wide distribution that reaches bookstores and libraries, in print and ebook formats.
Can I publish under my own name instead?
Yes. If you prefer to publish independently, we set up your own imprint, ISBNs and retailer accounts and run the same process for you.
READY WHEN YOU ARE
Let's make the book real.
Tell us what you have written and what you want readers to feel when they hold it.