Mermaid Cove Publishing
It all begins with a thought or idea. The perfect character, plot or scene. Maybe you want to turn that idea into something more. Or you just want to tell your own story. Wherever your creative flow has taken you, we can help you achieve your dreams.
We are a full-service independent publishing house helping authors —from first-timers to seasoned pros—bring their manuscripts to life with care, craft, and coastal spirit.
OUR PUBLISHING PACKAGES
Choose Your Path to Publication
All of our packages are crafted with care. Whether this is your debut or your tenth, we’ll help you navigate the waters of publishing. Are you interested in Children’s book publishing? Our imprint, Little Starfish Books, loves children! Click here for The Little Starfish package or keep scrolling.
🐚Cove
Short story, Novelette, Novella, Poetry, Middle Grade, YA, Novel, Memoir, Spirituality
$1,500-3,500
Dependent on genre and word count.
Inclusions:
Manuscript evaluation + editorial letter
Basic copyediting
Custom cover design (2 concepts, 2 revision rounds)
Book blurb/back-cover copy writing
Interior print formatting & layout
ISBN registration (1 ISBN)
Library of Congress Control Number and PCIP data
Author copyright registration
Worldwide distribution via Ingram
eBook conversion & formatting
eBook distribution
Author bio write-up
5 print author copies
Basic marketing sell sheet (PDF)
Standard marketing services
Author page on our website
5-year renewable contract
One-on-one author support
70% net royalty on print books
80% net royalty on eBooks
🌊Tide
Epic Novel, History, Biography, Coffee Table Book, Photography
$4,500
Everything in Cove, plus:
Line editing
Cover design upgrade
Hardcover option
10 print author copies
Social media graphics starter kit (10 pieces)
1 press release (written + formatted)
Expanded marketing services
Mermaid’s Tale Podcast appearance
70% net royalty on print books
80% net royalty on eBooks
⚓Voyage
Comprehensive publishing support for the serious author.
$7,500
Everything in Tide, plus:
Developmental editing consultation
25 print author copies
Advance Reader Copy (ARC) Package Setup
Book club discussion guide
Priority turnaround scheduling
Press release writing + national distribution
Premium marketing
Author website design (5-page site)
70% net royalty on print books
80% net royalty on eBooks
Package Add-Ons
Our menu of add-on services allows you to customize your publishing experience beyond your chosen package—whether you need expanded distribution support, additional marketing materials, or an extra round of editing. Add-ons can be incorporated at any stage of the process.
Editing & Writing - Additional editorial passes, proofreading, ghostwriting support, and more.
Design Services - Additional promotional materials including bookmarks or posters, and branded assets.
Advance Reader Copy (ARC) Package Setup
Publishing & Distribution - Upgraded binding formats, translation services, and alternative printing solutions.
Author website design & hosting
Custom illustrations — Custom book cover illustrations, interior graphics and illustrations.
The Little Starfish
Our children’s book package for picture books, early readers, and board books*.
$2,000
Manuscript evaluation + editorial letter
Copyediting
Custom cover design (2 concepts, 2 revision rounds)
Book blurb/back-cover copy writing
Interior print formatting & layout
ISBN registration (1 ISBN)
Library of Congress Control Number and PCIP data, if applicable
Author copyright registration
Worldwide distribution via Ingram
Author bio write-up
5 print author copies
Basic marketing sell sheet (PDF)
Standard marketing services
Author page on our website
5-year renewable contract
One-on-one author support
Author brings illustrations
70% net royalty
*Worldwide distribution via Ingram is currently not offered for board books.
Little Starfish Illustration Add-On’s
Our children’s book illustrators can help you create the perfect illustrations for your book.
Spot Illustrations (10-20): $800-$2,000
Full-Page Illustrations (24-32 pages): $2,500-$5,000
Premium Illustrated Book (high detail, full spreads): $5,000-$10,000
LET’S BEGIN
Ready to Publish?
We’d love to hear about your book. Whether you’re still writing your final chapter or holding a finished manuscript, let’s start a conversation about bringing your story into the world.
Have More Questions?
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Our aim is the same as yours. A book you will be proud of. As your partner in publishing, we will help you to achieve this goal. We will guide you through the sea of book creation while providing you with high-quality and affordable services.
Mermaid Cove Publishing is not a traditional publisher or a vanity press, but an independent hybrid publisher. As an independent hybrid publisher, we apprise ourselves as the “other” way for authors, proudly offering the alternative in a fast-changing publishing scene. Learn more about Hybrid Publishers here.
We partner with authors offering them a full range of professional publishing services while allowing authors to retain copyright, intellectual, and creative control over their work. We personally walk with you through the steps of publishing your book, making sure your book has the attention it deserves. The publishing process can be intimidating but, in the end, we KNOW you’ll have a great book you (and we) can be proud of.
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Have questions about book publishing, copyright, or marketing? Find more resources here.
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Mermaid Cove Publishing - Our first and most used imprint.
Little Starfish Books - Little Starfish loves children! This imprint features board books and picture books for the youngest of readers, featuring colorful illustrations and wonderful stories.
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Ready to submit your work? Find out more about submissions here.
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