Everything Your Book Needs. One Price. Zero Surprises.
$799 flat fee. Professional editing, cover design, formatting, ISBNs, and full publishing — all done by real human experts.
What's Included in Your $799 Package
Every service below is performed by a real publishing professional — no templates, no automation, no AI shortcuts. Here is exactly what you get.
Professional Editing & Proofreading
Your manuscript is reviewed and refined by an experienced editor — line by line. Grammar, clarity, structure, and flow are all addressed before your book ever goes to print.
Custom Cover Design
A professional cover designer creates a market-ready cover built for your genre and audience. Your cover will look at home on any bookshelf — physical or digital.
Free ISBNs
Your book receives its own ISBN for both the paperback and eBook editions at no additional cost. No third-party ISBN services needed — it's handled for you.
Manuscript Formatting
Interior layout and formatting are done for you — correct margins, typography, chapter headers, and page flow — so your book meets professional print and digital standards.
eBook AND Paperback Publishing
Your book is published in both formats simultaneously. Readers can buy a physical copy or download the eBook — you reach every type of reader, everywhere.
Real Publishing Experts. Not Algorithms.
No AI. No automation. No shortcuts.
Every book published through Undercover Publishing is handled entirely by human professionals with real industry experience. That means your editor is a person who reads your words carefully — not a language model generating corrections by pattern. Your cover designer is an artist who understands your genre — not a template engine.
AI-driven self-publishing tools can generate a cover, auto-correct a manuscript, and spit out a formatted file in minutes. What they can't do is make judgment calls — the structural edit that saves chapter three, the cover that actually competes on the shelf, the ISBN registered correctly the first time. That's the difference between automated output and published expertise.
Undercover Publishing was built by publishing insiders who know exactly what it takes to get a book into stores and into readers' hands. The $799 flat fee exists because we believe every author deserves access to professional publishing — not just those with traditional publishing connections or large budgets.
Your Book Goes Live in One Month.
Once your manuscript is ready and submitted, the entire editing, design, formatting, and publishing process is completed in 30 days — and your book is live across bookstores and digital platforms.
Common Questions About the Package
Answers to the questions authors ask most before getting started.
What does 'professional editing' actually cover?
Your manuscript receives a full editorial review covering grammar, spelling, punctuation, sentence clarity, paragraph structure, and overall flow. Your editor reads the entire manuscript and provides corrections and suggestions — this is not a spellcheck. Developmental feedback (big-picture story or structure notes) may be included depending on the manuscript, but the primary focus is line editing and proofreading to publication standard.How many cover design revisions do I get?
Your cover designer will create an initial concept based on your genre, title, and any direction you provide. You will have the opportunity to review and request revisions until the cover meets your approval. The goal is a cover you're proud of — our designers work with you, not just for you.What formats will my book be delivered in?
Your book is published as both a paperback (print-on-demand, professional print quality) and an eBook (ePub and/or MOBI formats as required by each platform). Both formats are included in the $799 flat fee — there is no additional charge for one or the other.Are there any royalty fees or upsells after I pay the $799?
No. The $799 is the complete, flat fee for the full publishing package. There are no royalty splits, no ongoing platform fees charged by Undercover Publishing, and no upsells. Once your book is published, any royalties earned through retailers are yours — we do not take a percentage.What do I need to provide to get started?
A completed manuscript is all you need to begin. Your editor will take it from there. If you have preferences for your cover — genre, mood, title, author name styling — share those when you submit. Everything else is handled by the team.
Ready to Publish Your Book?
Get your manuscript in front of real publishing experts. One flat fee. No hidden costs. No AI. Your book, published professionally, in one month.