Starter
$1,999.00
Get published with the Starter Package
If your main goal is to publish your book without the extras, this package is for you. The Starter Package covers the self-publishing basics so you can become a published author and share your book with friends and family.
Distribute Your Book Widely
Reach readers at any time, in any format, and on any device — your published book is discoverable and available at their fingertips.
Connect with Readers Online
Midway Publishers wants you to be able to share your story. Having your own website and connecting with readers through social media matters. With the online marketing features in the Starter Package, you’ll have what you need to get started.
Help with Design
Design your way with your own art and images, or let our team of professional book designers do the work.
“My favorite part of the self-publishing experience was seeing my book cover for the first time. I was moved to tears to see it become a reality.”
- Mary Beth Gaertner, of Way to Go
More than a Publisher
Midway Publishers is committed to a supportive publishing experience. Here’s what’s included in the Starter Package:
Formatting
- Paperback Publishing – Your book will be available in a popular format, with quality perfect binding and acid-free library stock paper.
- Digital Formatting and Distribution
- Your book will be distributed online as an e-book and made available through major online retailers.
Production and Post Production Features
- Worldwide Online Distribution – Your book will be available for sale through major online retailers, along with other resellers that may source it through established wholesale distribution networks.
- Standard Cover Design -A cover designer is assigned to your manuscript and, with your input, designs a few cover options for you to choose from.
- Electronic Galley -Also called a “galley proof,” this is your cover and manuscript in a book layout with chapters and pagination. Galleys are emailed to you for review and approval before your book is ready for purchase.
- 20 Image Insertions – Provide imagery for your interior pages, printed in grayscale or full color (for Full-Color Books).
- One Round of Interior Revisions – Each block allows up to 50 corrections. Publisher errors (hyphenation, formatting, misplaced graphics) noted on the proof form won’t count against your 50.
- Standard Page Design – Have a say in visually appealing page designs that fit your book.
- One Round of Cover Revisions – Make tweaks to your cover at no additional cost.
- Online Preview Feature – Lets readers preview part of your book before purchasing, available on major retailer platforms.
Registrations
- ISBN Assignment – A 13-digit identifier unique to your book, required for distribution and retail.
- US Copyright Registration – Midway Publishers registers your work with the US Copyright Office, creating a public record of your ownership.
- Library of Congress Control Number – We submit a copy of your book to the Library of Congress and arrange a catalog number.
Copies of Books
- 50 Promotional Digital Bookstubs – Offer promotional copies of your e-book.
- $250.00 Credit for your First Book Order – One-time single-use credit toward paperbacks, hardcovers, or both.
Marketing Features
- Author Website Setup (3 pages) with One Year of Hosting – A professional author website where readers can discover your book and learn about you
- New Releases Section on the Midway Publishers Bookstore – Your book featured in our online bookstore’s “New Releases” section for a limited time.
- Print-Ready Bookmarks Design File – PDF bookmark design files to print at home or locally for promotional events.
- Book Sales Guide – A marketing guide with exercises and practices to help you approach bookstores.
- Social Media Guide – A step-by-step guide to setting up your channels, including Instagram, Facebook, X, and LinkedIn.
Add-on Services
Hardcover Publishing ·
Editorial Assessment ·
Cover Copy Polish ·
Press Release (100 Outlets) · Standard Book Video ·
Booksellers Return Program ·
Custom Color Illustrations
Disclaimer: Prices listed do not include applicable taxes, which will be added at the time of purchase.