Services

Castellan Press provides affordable book editing, formatting, and manuscript preparation services designed for new authors. Whether you're preparing your manuscript for KDP or Draft2Digital, we offer clear, straightforward support to help you move forward with confidence.

What We Offer

Editing (Basic) — $400 flat fee

Light editing to improve clarity, structure, and readability—without changing your voice or story.

What this includes:

  • Correcting grammar, punctuation, and sentence flow
  • Improving readability while keeping your style intact
  • Fixing inconsistencies or unclear sections

 This is for authors who want their manuscript polished before moving forward.

Manuscript Preparation — $100 flat fee

Getting your manuscript clean, organized, and ready for the next step.

What this includes:

  • Cleaning up spacing, fonts, and formatting issues
  • Organizing chapters and structure
  • Adding basic front matter (title page, copyright, etc.)
  • Ensuring the file is consistent and ready for formatting or upload

 This is for authors who have finished writing but need help preparing their file properly.

Formatting (eBook & Print) — $150 flat fee

Turning your manuscript into a professionally formatted book.

What this includes:

  • Proper layout for print (margins, spacing, page numbers)
  • Clean chapter design and structure
  • eBook formatting for digital reading devices
  • Files ready for publishing platforms

 This is where your manuscript becomes a finished book.

Our Approach

We focus on essential services at an affordable cost so new authors can move forward without large upfront expenses.

You decide what matters most.
No unnecessary add-ons. No high-pressure sales.

Who This Is For

Authors who have completed their manuscript and are ready to take the next step toward publication—but want clear guidance and support along the way.

Pricing

We use flat rates so you always know what to expect. There are no hidden fees and no bundled packages.

Editing (Basic) – $400
Manuscript Preparation – $100
Formatting (eBook & Print) – $150

All services are provided under a written agreement to ensure clarity and protection for both the author and Castellan Press.

Getting Started

To request services, please use the button below  and include a brief description of your manuscript and what help you are looking for.