What Is Included in a Professional Ebook Writing Package?
Written by ebookwriters.us Editorial Desk. Reviewed by Sophia Parker, Editorial Director. Published . Updated . 6 min read
A professional ebook writing package should leave you with a finished, publishable book, but the phrase covers very different offers. One quote delivers a Word document, another adds a stock cover, and a third covers writing, editing, a custom cover, formatting and a live Amazon KDP listing in an account you own. This guide sets out the six deliverables a real package contains, what is usually excluded, and the questions that expose a hollow offer.
Quick answer
A complete ebook writing package covers the manuscript, named revision rounds, an editorial pass, cover and retailer files, plus written rights transfer. A Word draft with no NDA, no edits, and no files is not a publishing product.
The six deliverables of a real package
Without the sales language, a professional package is a production line with six stations. You can judge any offer, including ours, by checking whether each one is actually there:
- Manuscript writing: a named writer, an approved outline and a set word count
- Editing: at least one structural or line pass plus a proofread, done as separate steps
- Cover: custom, right for the genre and compliant with KDP requirements, not a template with your title dropped in
- Formatting: a validated EPUB for ebook stores, and a print-ready PDF if a paperback is in scope
- Publishing setup: the KDP upload, categories, keywords, pricing and a previewer check
- Metadata and description: the sales copy and keyword fields that decide whether readers find the book
What "writing" should mean inside a package
This is where packages differ most. A professional version starts with a scope call and an outline you approve before drafting. The writer works from your source material, such as interviews, transcripts or your existing writing, and delivers chapters on a stated schedule with a set number of revision rounds.
Ask who actually writes. In our packages, a specialist matched to your subject writes the manuscript, and your voice is built from recorded interviews and material you already have. You see a sample chapter first, and if it misses your voice it is rewritten at no cost. The manuscript is human-written under our AI policy, and we do not deliver AI output as ghostwriting.
From any provider, "our team" with no named writer is a warning sign. The vetting process is covered in how to hire an ebook writer.
Editing: the pass that separates real packages from padding
Writing and editing are different skills. When they are merged, you pay finished-book prices for first-draft quality. The minimum to accept is a line edit or copyedit by someone other than the writer, followed by a proofread of the formatted files.
Longer or messier books also need a developmental pass, covering structure, argument and chapter order, before anyone polishes sentences. Developmental editing vs copyediting explains what each pass fixes and what each costs on its own. If you already have a manuscript, standalone editing is available through our ebook editing services.
Cover and formatting: the production line
An ebook cover is a sales tool that is mostly seen at thumbnail size. It should be designed for your genre, delivered at KDP's recommended size of 1,600 pixels wide by 2,560 pixels tall, and come with the source files. To see what genre-appropriate covers look like, visit our ebook cover design page and portfolio.
For formatting, the deliverable is a validated EPUB that displays correctly in KDP's previewer on phone, tablet and e-reader, plus a print PDF if a paperback is included. Check for a working table of contents, correct front matter and clean chapter breaks. The technical side is covered in how to format an ebook for Amazon KDP.
Publishing setup and ownership: the part buyers skip
A complete package ends with your book live or scheduled in your own KDP account. Metadata and categories are entered, keyword fields are filled, pricing and the royalty option are chosen, and the previewer has been checked.
Everything should happen in accounts you own. Copyright, royalties and the KDP account stay in your name, and that is how we work. Walk away from any setup where the provider publishes under their own account and pays you royalties, because your book then depends on their business. For the step-by-step process, see the KDP publishing checklist for first-time authors.
What packages almost never include
Exclusions are not a scam, they are scope. Still, know the usual ones before you compare prices:
- Ongoing marketing, such as ads, social posts, email funnels and review campaigns
- Printing costs and author copies, since KDP prints on demand and you pay per copy
- Revisions beyond the stated rounds, or a change of book concept mid-project
- Websites, funnels and lead-magnet delivery setups
- Translation and audiobook production, which are almost always quoted separately
How our packages map to this list
Every one of our fixed packages includes professional writing, editing, a cover, and EPUB and PDF files, with an NDA before any source material changes hands and full rights transferred to you. The tiers differ by length, timeline and production depth.
The full breakdown is on our pricing page. If your project does not fit a tier cleanly, contact us and we will scope it properly instead of forcing it into one. In summary:
- Starter, $699: up to 15,000 words, about 3 weeks, 2 revision rounds
- Professional, $1,499: up to 30,000 words, about 5 weeks, 3 revision rounds, KDP setup
- Premium, $2,499: up to 50,000 words, about 8 weeks, print-ready interior, KDP and IngramSpark setup, launch kit
- Elite, $3,999: up to 100,000 words, about 12 weeks, full developmental edit, hardcover-ready files
Questions that expose a hollow package
Before you pay anyone, ask these five questions. Vague answers tell you a lot.
- Is editing a separate human pass from the writer's draft, and who does it?
- Is the cover custom for my genre, and do I get the source files?
- Is the EPUB checked in KDP's previewer before delivery?
- Is the KDP account mine, with copyright transferred to me in writing on final payment?
- How many revision rounds do I get, and what counts as one round?
FAQ
How much does a professional ebook writing package cost?
Prices vary widely with word count, production depth and writer experience, and custom agency projects often cost far more than fixed studio packages. Ours range from $699 for up to 15,000 words to $3,999 for up to 100,000 words. Compare packages by what is included, not only by price.
Does an ebook writing package include publishing on Amazon?
A complete one does: the KDP upload, metadata, categories, pricing and previewer checks, all in an account you own. Confirm this explicitly, because manuscript-only packages leave publishing to you. In our packages, KDP setup is included from the Professional tier up.
Do I own the book if a company writes it as part of a package?
Yes, when the contract assigns the copyright to you in writing, typically on final payment, which is the standard professional setup. You keep the copyright, royalties and retailer accounts, and the writer is paid a flat fee.
Can I buy just part of a package, like editing or a cover?
Usually, yes. Standalone editing, cover design and formatting are normal purchases when the manuscript already exists, and we offer editing and cover design as separate services.
How long does a full ebook package take start to finish?
Length is the main factor, followed by interview scheduling and how quickly you send feedback. Our packages take about 3 weeks for up to 15,000 words, 5 weeks for up to 30,000, 8 weeks for up to 50,000 and 12 weeks for up to 100,000.
What to do next
Line up at least two providers against the six-deliverable list, and the gaps will show quickly. Our packages, tier by tier with prices, are on the pricing page, and a scoped quote for anything non-standard is one contact form away.
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