Digital and Press Files Package

This is an option for people who want control over the printing process and to release their book in ebook format. You'll have full control over how you sell and distribute your book. Please note: for this package, Little Steps isn't involved in the Print, Sales and Distribution aspects of your book. 

  • Professional manuscript assessment

  • Professional editing

  • Professional proofreading

  • Professional graphic design

  • Choice of two cover designs

  • Choice of book size: 280mm x 216mm (portrait), 216mm x 280mm (landscape), or 203mm x 203mm (square), 203 x 133mm (chapter)

  • Press ready files and referral to a printer (printing fees are not included in this package)

  • An eBook created in the applicable format for your book

$3680 + GST

PACKAGES

The Debut Run - 1000 books

The Debut Run of 1000 first-print copies is the perfect option for a first-time author looking to get a foot into the door of the competitive Australian children's literature market and present their imaginative creations to the world for the first ever time. 1000 copies is the "sweet spot" Little Steps has found for aspiring authors over almost 20 years of experience in publishing. The Debut Run is the minimum required to properly test your book out on the market, at both traditional bookstores and online. You'll get a good deal on printing costs, allowing for better margins upon sale, but you won't take too much on board too quickly if costs are a concern for you.

  • 1000 copies, 32 pages + cover, paperback

  • Full colour, gloss or matte laminate cover

  • Professional editing

  • Professional proofreading

  • Professional graphic design

  • Choice of two cover designs

  • Published under Little Steps imprint

  • Feature in Little Steps catalogue

  • 6 Social Media ready images eg. Instagram and facebook posts to post on your own accounts

  • A PDF of marketing ideas

  • Print files for an A3 poster

  • 10-20% of your stock distributed by our distributor to bookstores Australia-wide

  • Representation at International Book Fairs

$8,825.50 + GST

The Recommended Run - 2000 books

The Recommended Run of 2000 first-print copies is ideal for those who are confident that young Aussie readers are busting to read their books. This package is perfect for established authors with a captive audience, looking to salvage their copyright from traditional publishers, keep a larger share of royalties and build their fanbase. With higher returns promised on cheaper printing costs, the option is also the obvious choice for an author with known demand for their book, looking to get a sizeable stock out to eager readers. Or if you just wish to take a punt on your book and save money on reprints, the Recommended Run will ensure greater exposure and presence in the market, bolstering your chances of getting sales and fans for the titles that lay ahead of you!

  • 2000 copies, 32 pages + cover, paperback

  • Full colour, gloss or matte laminate cover

  • Professional editing

  • Professional proofreading 

  • Professional graphic design

  • Choice of two cover designs

  • Published under Little Steps imprint

  • Feature in Little Steps catalogue

  • 6 Social Media ready images eg Instagram and facebook posts to post on your own accounts

  • A PDF of marketing ideas

  • Print files for an A3 poster

  • 10-20% of your stock distributed by our distributor to bookstores Australia-wide

  • Representation at International Book Fairs

$12,690 + GST