ADDITIONAL SERVICES 

Throughout the course, you might encounter tasks that exceed your expertise, where our team's specialised services can provide significant support. We refer to these as Pitstops, where we offer the expertise of our in-house publishing team of editors, designers, and more, for those seeking to fast-track and produce a high-quality book.

These services are priced based on the specific task and entail an additional cost. Once payment is processed, you will be contacted by one of our team for your next steps.   Below is a list of our services. If you require assistance with something not listed, please don't hesitate to contact us at [email protected], and we'll be happy to help.

Business Mapping Call with Susan Dean

A Business Mapping Call with Susan Dean is a deep dive into your life, business, and what you want as your ultimate outcome for your book. Most people don’t plan what they want their book to do for them, so they miss vital details on how to use their book to grow their business, their database, followings, influence, passive income, and media opportunities.  Full price below.   

$550.00 AUD

Book Structure Session with our Editor-in-Chief

A good structure forms the ‘backbone’ of your book and helps make it an easy and comfortable read. A structural editor will look at the ‘big picture’ of your book and help you put the puzzle pieces of your content together.   A structural editor focuses on the foundational and macro pillars of your book— narrative flow, chapter structures, developmental elements, style and language, as well as reviewing whether the book meets its purpose and communicates to its target audience. A structural editor also points out areas for case studies, additional imagery, or further clarity and we offer this LIVE.  The complete price is below...

$968.00 AUD

Book Formatting

The team will liaise with you about fonts, font size, headings, images, diagrams, photos, pull-out quotes and much more. You’ll be able to decide what you like and what you don’t like and be provided with a sample chapter so you can approve all the formatting choices you’ve made before the entire book is typeset.. Very soon, you’ll have a stunning book that is ready for print.  The price below includes a call and a formatting quote...

$181.00 AUD

Manuscript Review

How do you know if your manuscript is up to publishing standards? That’s where we come in. You can confidentially send your manuscript to our team no matter what condition or format it is in, we make no judgement, just support you in reviewing it and assisting towards its publication. We know what sets a good book apart from a great book …and we’ll provide you with a detailed review so you can finesse your manuscript and make it the best it can be.  We’ll look at things like the flow, language, consistency, relevance to your target audience, writing style, tone, editorial requirements and identify any ambiguous areas …and we’ll also make professional recommendations or suggestions if required. The final price is below....

$600.00 AUD

Live Audiobook Production

People love to listen to audiobooks while driving or multi-tasking, this is now part of their modern-day appeal.  You can now convert your book into an audiobook. Whether you are wanting to narrate your book yourself, or hire a professional narrator to read it on your behalf - we can provide you with these options. Price below will start you off...

$1,000.00 AUD

General Book Tasks

Sometimes no matter how much you educate yourself, some tasks are just too overwhelming. We understand that navigating print-on-demand platforms or administrative tasks can be both frustrating and time-consuming.  So if you wish to just outsource these tasks to our administration team who do this everyday, we have some basic costs involved that will just cover our time to get it done for you. If you get stuck, we are here to help you. Here is a list of additional services you can purchase.  Price below will start you off... 

$121.00 AUD

Ghostwriting

Some authors’ prefer to enrol the help of a professional writer. And if this is you—we’ve got you covered!  We have a team of professional writers who can work with you and help craft your book into an amazing read.  We have a number of ways we can do this: via interviewing you, reading other material you’ve written, studying courses you may have created, or listening to audio recordings you’ve prepared.  Some of the greatest books in history have been done by an author and their ghostwriter. Working with a ghostwriter doesn’t take anything away from you as the author: it’s your book, your words, and your story simply crafted by a professional. The price below will start you off...   

$1,000.00 AUD

Editing

Professional editors are trained to perfect your prose and find any errors and correct them; from spelling to grammar and punctuation.  An amazing editor will take into account the overall vision of your book, the themes, the target audience, the genre and overall language ..and ensure that every sentence reads well and hits the mark!  Starting price below, click to read more...

$1,200.00 AUD

Blurb & Back Cover Design

We will write a killer back blurb for you based on your summary. Writing a captivating blurb includes the necessary elements of including the right SEO to sell your book, keywords from your website and audience engagement words, as well as flawless copy. Let's get your back cover designed and back blurb written with powerful SEO. Full price below. 

$600.00 AUD

Proofreading

Proofreading is completed once the book has been formatted. A proofreader will check for any last-minute spelling and grammar mistakes, but they will ensure that the formatting hasn’t left out any words or missed a page number. The review costs is below. 

$181.00 AUD

Wholesale Book Printing

Here at Dean Publishing, we’ve been working with a range of professional printers from Australia and across the globe. We’ve built relationships over many years which means we can secure amazing rates when it comes to printing and shipping. Cost for quote below. 

$200.00 AUD

Uploading & Distribution + ISBN

For authors wanting their book uploaded and distributed through online distribution platforms — Ingram Spark and Amazon, we offer a complete service to do on your behalf. Tasks include:  Filling appropriate metadata into your account: book title, subtitle, blurb, pricing, nominated percentages to distributors, author bio, and other key criteria for your book.  Selecting best performing keywords to optimise SEO for your book.  Selecting best book categories for your genre to optimise visibility and success.  Uploading files to your account: cover image, interior files and additional eBook files if required.  Handling acceptance and rejection scenarios for all distributors.  Providing you with the distributor links and logos for your website. All royalties from the print-on-demand distribution platforms will go directly into the author’s account. Full price below... 

$499.00 AUD

Plagiarism, AI Detection and Copyright Page

We can run your work through our plagiarism scanner and get a senior editor to look through the crucial areas of your book. We look at the permissions you may need to address or obtain from other publishers, the use of public domain material, Ai detection, and flag any potential areas you may need to address before publication.  A plagiarism breach could be costly in the future, so it’s better to be safe than sorry.  We also provide a personalised copyright clause to use in your imprint page (this is the page you see at the front or back of a book that lists the ownership of the material, any specific disclaimers and the publication details such as ISBN, author and publisher). Full price below, click to read more...

$600.00 AUD

Chapter Review

Our editing team will review your chapter and send back a personalised recorded video with their feedback and suggestions.  Is the start compelling enough?  Does my writing make sense? Do I need to add more research? Have I said too much, or not enough? Is this an interesting read?  That’s where we come in. You can confidentially send us your first chapter and we’ll review it. We know what makes a good first chapter, so you can be assured your book is off to a great start.. We will provide you with a detailed chapter review with feedback. Final price below, click to read more...

$450.00 AUD

PR Pack

Once your book is written and you’ve got your copies in your hand - it’s time to tell the world that you wrote a book! As we’ve covered in this course, PR is something you can definitely manage yourself if you have the time and are willing to learn the ins and outs. But if time is not something you have a lot of, then getting a PR Agency to represent you and get your book into the media is a great option. We’ve partnered with a PR Agency that specialises in promoting authors and can get you huge amounts of exposure both here and overseas. The agency will work with you to determine your ideal target market and approach the media your target market is consuming. A PR agency will craft a professional press release for you and use their media contacts to land you some hot exposure and media opportunities. They will hold your hand every step of the way. If getting professional PR is something you’re interested in, click the link and the payment will cover us writing up a brief and liaising with your preferred media person to ensure they are across your book.  Additional costs will be paid directly to the PR Agency of your choice. 

$200.00 AUD

Branded Journal or Workbook

This journal can help your clients write down their daily thoughts, goals, check-ins, journalling and more.  Included:  Cover Hardcover with luxe matte finish Colour Interior, print-ready format, using your branding Design call Editing 370 Pages Dimensions: 225 x 150 mm Unmarked Date Imprint Page We access our exclusive print houses giving you the best price  NB: Minimum order of 500, printing and delivery are not included * 1,000 deposit, fully refundable if you don’t go ahead.Starting price below, click to read more...

$1,000.00 AUD

Branded Quote/ Affirmation Cards

Affirmation Cards  Based on: The same design on the back of the card Minimum order of 500Includes:  45 designed cards in colour  Introductory Card Box  Print Files for wholesale best price printing Wholesale Print Prices dependant on Level of graphics, if artwork is supplied, amount of cards, card type and size etc.  Deposit: 1,000, fully refundable if you don't go ahead.  NB: Quotes are done individuallyPrices can vary depending on design.$1,000 deposit fully refundable Starting price below, click to read more...  

$1,000.00 AUD

Personalised Expert Call

Personalized Consultation Call - Sometimes, all it takes is a pow-wow with an expert to gain the clarity you need to propel your project forward. Whether you're grappling with multiple book ideas or simply need someone to bounce ideas off, our personalized consultation is tailored to address any questions or concerns you have about your book's content or direction.Please note, that this consultation is not intended for specific tasks such as structuring, editing, or other specialized services. Rather, it's designed to guide you on your next steps and help you stay focused on achieving your book's desired outcome. Let us help you regain momentum and keep your creative vision on track. This Consultation is for 45 minutes - 60 minutes.   

$121.00 AUD

Makeup Application at Dean Manor

Full Face Makeup Application with our Makeup Artist Stephanie. $150 (includes lashes and skin prep)Application Time: Approximately 45 minutes per personYour makeup can be applied before your video or photography session.Steph can write down what makeup brands she used on your skin so you can purchase yourself when you need updated makeup.  Location: Dean Manor, 26 Marshall Avenue, Macedon or at Macedon Views Hotel & Spa in the comfort of your own hotel room. 

$155.00 AUD