PRICING
Three ways to publish under the Tharsos Press imprint.
One flat fee. A clear, written scope. No cut of your royalties.
in every package
The same foundation, whichever you choose.
Every package puts your book under the Tharsos Press imprint with a professional team and a launch plan. The difference is how much we do for you.
A real imprint.
Your book is published under Tharsos Press. We purchase your ISBN and serve as publisher of record, so your book looks and lists like what it is: professionally published.
100% of your royalties.
Amazon, and Ingram for Premier and Signature hardcovers, pay you directly after their own share and printing costs. Tharsos never takes a cut.
Collaborative control.
You keep your copyright and approve the big decisions, from the title to the cover to the final proofs. Tharsos holds the ISBN and cover art unless you buy it out.
A launch plan.
No book goes out without a plan. Professional authors get a do-it-yourself launch kit. Premier and Signature authors get a done-for-you launch.
HOW TO CHOOSE
Start with where you are.
Not sure which fits? That's what our Fit Check call is for.
COMPARE THE PACKAGES
Each package, side by side.
Here's exactly what's included, so there are no surprises later.
| Feature | StarterProfessional$8,000 | FlagshipPremier$20,000 | GhostwritingSignaturefrom $35,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tharsos Press Advantage | |||
| Produced at the highest industry standards | ProfessionalIncluded | PremierIncluded | SignatureIncluded |
| Published under the Tharsos Press imprint | ProfessionalIncluded | PremierIncluded | SignatureIncluded |
| Featured on TharsosPress.com | ProfessionalIncluded | PremierIncluded | SignatureIncluded |
| Direct marketing to the Turley Talks network | ProfessionalNot included | PremierIncluded | SignatureIncluded |
| Publishing Features | |||
| Formats | |||
| Ebook publishing | ProfessionalIncluded | PremierIncluded | SignatureIncluded |
| Softcover publishing | ProfessionalIncluded | PremierIncluded | SignatureIncluded |
| Hardcover publishing | ProfessionalNot included | PremierIncluded | SignatureIncluded |
| Audiobook creation | ProfessionalAvailable add-on | PremierAvailable add-on | SignatureAvailable add-on |
| Cover design and interior | |||
| Professional cover design | ProfessionalIncluded | PremierIncluded | SignatureIncluded |
| Interior page design and formatting | ProfessionalIncluded | PremierIncluded | SignatureIncluded |
| Editorial | |||
| Access to writing & publishing online course | ProfessionalIncluded (12 months) | PremierIncluded (lifetime) | SignatureIncluded |
| Editorial polish of finished manuscript | ProfessionalIncluded | PremierIncluded | SignatureIncluded |
| Title review with suggestions | ProfessionalIncluded | PremierIncluded | SignatureIncluded |
| Ghostwriting with Chris Boyer | ProfessionalNot included | PremierNot included | SignatureIncluded |
| Production | |||
| Optimized metadata & SEO | ProfessionalIncluded | PremierIncluded | SignatureIncluded |
| KDP setup (softcover) | ProfessionalIncluded | PremierIncluded | SignatureIncluded |
| IngramSpark setup (hardcover) | ProfessionalNot included | PremierIncluded | SignatureIncluded |
| Custom illustrations (children’s books) | ProfessionalAvailable add-on | PremierAvailable add-on | SignatureAvailable add-on |
| Registrations | |||
| ISBN assignment (Tharsos Press as publisher of record) | ProfessionalIncluded | PremierIncluded | SignatureIncluded |
| U.S. Copyright registration | ProfessionalIncluded | PremierIncluded | SignatureIncluded |
| Library of Congress Control Number (LCCN) | ProfessionalIncluded | PremierIncluded | SignatureIncluded |
| Book Copies | |||
| Free softcover copies | Professional20 | Premier25 | Signature40 |
| Free hardcover copies | ProfessionalNot included | Premier3 | Signature5 |
| Distribution | |||
| Worldwide online distribution | ProfessionalIncluded | PremierIncluded | SignatureIncluded |
| Amazon, Google, Barnes & Noble preview | ProfessionalIncluded | PremierIncluded | SignatureIncluded |
| Set your own price program | ProfessionalIncluded | PremierIncluded | SignatureIncluded |
| Marketing | |||
| Full Tharsos resource library | ProfessionalIncluded | PremierIncluded | SignatureIncluded |
| Do-it-yourself marketing & launch kit / strategy guide | ProfessionalIncluded | Premier(done-for-you included) | Signature(done-for-you included) |
| Book cover mockups + book description | ProfessionalIncluded | PremierIncluded | SignatureIncluded |
| Print-ready bookmark design file | ProfessionalIncluded | PremierIncluded | SignatureIncluded |
| Author landing page (links to 3 retailers) | ProfessionalIncluded | PremierIncluded | SignatureIncluded |
| Press release with national distribution | ProfessionalIncluded | PremierIncluded | SignatureIncluded |
| Done-for-you social graphics, post copy, and posting calendar | ProfessionalNot included | PremierIncluded | SignatureIncluded |
| Done-for-you email launch campaign | ProfessionalNot included | PremierIncluded | SignatureIncluded |
| Launch team kit | ProfessionalNot included | PremierIncluded | SignatureIncluded |
| :30 video promo | ProfessionalNot included | PremierIncluded | SignatureIncluded |
| Retractable banner for in-person events | ProfessionalNot included | PremierIncluded | SignatureIncluded |
| Amazon A+ content | ProfessionalNot included | PremierIncluded | SignatureIncluded |
| Media kit one-sheeter | ProfessionalNot included | PremierIncluded | SignatureIncluded |
| Podcast outreach list + email template | ProfessionalNot included | PremierIncluded | SignatureIncluded |
| Turley Talks: interview with Dr. Turley | ProfessionalNot included | PremierIncluded | SignatureIncluded |
| Turley Talks: newsletter mention | ProfessionalNot included | PremierIncluded | SignatureIncluded |
Audiobook creation and custom illustrations for children's books are available as add-ons with any package. Your final scope is written into your Publishing Services Agreement before we begin.
Choose Tharsos Press.
Take the 2-minute Fit Check and find out where your manuscript stands, what's missing, and whether Tharsos is the right path. There's no pitch and no pressure.
Professional production and book marketing services for a flat fee, so you keep your voice, your rights, and your royalties—with experts who've put bestsellers into the marketplace.
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Disclaimer: Tharsos Press does not guarantee sales, rankings, reviews, or media placement. Results depend on the book, the author, and the market.
Dr. Turley's results are his own and are not a promise of future results.