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Serving Authors & Publishers Since 2019  ·  230+ Manuscripts Completed  ·  Based in Ireland

What Does Professional Book Work Actually Cost?

Most book service providers hide behind vague packages and bundled pricing. We believe you deserve to know exactly what each task costs before you commit a single euro. Below is our transparent rate card — no hidden fees, no mandatory bundles, no lock-in.

Service Unit Rate Notes
Developmental Editing Per 1,000 words €38 Structure, pacing, character arcs, narrative logic
Line Editing Per 1,000 words €26 Sentence-level clarity, voice consistency, flow
Copy Editing Per 1,000 words €18 Grammar, punctuation, style sheet adherence
Proofreading Per 1,000 words €12 Final pass — typos, formatting, consistency
Interior Formatting
(Print)		 Per book €280–€420 Varies by page count and complexity. Includes 2 revision rounds.
eBook Conversion Per book €180–€260 EPUB3 + Kindle. Reflowable or fixed layout.
Cover Design Per cover €350–€600 Front, spine, back. 3 concepts, 2 revision rounds included.
Publishing Guidance Per hour €65 ISBN, metadata, distribution, platform setup, strategy
Manuscript Assessment Per manuscript €220–€380 Detailed written report. Turnaround: 10–14 working days.
"I compared five editing services before choosing Trusted Book Bench. Their rate card was the only one that didn't require a phone call to understand." — D. Harrington, Galway

Why We Publish Rates Others Won't

The book services industry is full of opaque pricing. "Request a quote" buttons that lead to sales calls. Packages that bundle things you don't need with things you do. We built Trusted Book Bench to be the opposite of that.

Every rate above is what you'll actually pay. If your project has unusual requirements — extensive footnotes, academic referencing, illustrated layouts — we'll tell you upfront what the adjustment is and why.

Our average client saves €140 compared to bundled competitors by selecting only the services they need.
Open manuscript pages with editorial markup and professional book tools on a desk

How a Typical Engagement Works

Sample Review

Send us 2,000 words. We'll return a free sample edit within 3 working days so you can judge quality before spending.

Scope & Quote

We assess your full manuscript length and complexity, then send a written quote based on the rates above. No surprises.

Work & Revisions

We complete the work on an agreed timeline. You receive tracked changes and a clean version. Revisions are included per the rate card.

Delivery & Support

Final files delivered in your preferred formats. Post-delivery questions answered for 14 days at no extra charge.

What's Included vs. What's Extra

Feature Included Optional Add-On Not Offered
Style Sheet Creation ✓ — —
Track Changes Markup ✓ — —
Post-Delivery Support (14 days) ✓ — —
Rush Turnaround (under 5 days) — +30% —
Index Creation — €0.90/entry —
Ghostwriting — — ✗
Marketing / Advertising — — ✗
Professional workspace with books, manuscripts, and editorial tools arranged for a publishing project
"They formatted my 420-page historical novel for print and eBook. The interior design was elegant, the communication was clear, and the final cost matched the original quote to the cent."

Is Trusted Book Bench Right for Your Project?

We're selective about the work we take on — not out of exclusivity, but because we want every engagement to be a genuine fit. Here's how to tell.

We're a Great Fit If…

  • You have a completed or near-complete manuscript
  • You want transparent, itemised pricing
  • You value editorial rigour over speed
  • You're self-publishing or working with a small press
  • You want to choose only the services you need

We're Probably Not the Best Fit If…

  • You need ghostwriting or content creation from scratch
  • You're looking for a full-service marketing agency
  • You need a turnaround under 48 hours
  • You want an all-in-one package with no customisation

A Note on Our Editorial Standards

Every editor on our team has a minimum of six years' professional experience in book publishing. We work with fiction and non-fiction across literary, commercial, academic, and memoir categories. Our copy editors follow the New Oxford Style Manual by default, but we adapt to Chicago, AP, or house style on request.

We don't use AI editing tools as a substitute for human judgement. Automated grammar checkers are useful for flagging surface errors, but they cannot evaluate narrative tension, authorial voice, or structural coherence. That's what you're paying a professional for.

Every manuscript receives a dedicated editor — not a rotating pool. Your editor stays with your project from first pass to final delivery.

"Working with a single dedicated editor made all the difference. She understood my voice by chapter three." — T. Ó Murchú, Cork
Quick Reference Average turnaround for a 70,000-word novel:
• Developmental edit: 18–22 working days
• Line edit: 12–16 working days
• Copy edit: 8–12 working days
• Proofread: 5–7 working days

Accepted Formats
.docx, .doc, .rtf, .odt, .pages (converted on receipt). Final delivery in .docx + .pdf as standard.

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