Why Work With a Publisher Like Us

Choosing a publisher is not just a logistical decision.

It’s a decision about how your voice, your message and your body of work are stewarded.

At House of Indigo, we partner with authors who want professional publishing support without losing the integrity of their work. We do not overwrite your voice or force your book into a formula designed for speed or volume. We support the translation of your ideas into the world with clarity, discernment and care.

We approach books as long-term assets. Each project has a purpose, a lifespan and a relationship to the author’s wider work. That perspective informs every publishing decision we make, from structure to strategy to execution.

This is intentional, thoughtful publishing.

Not high-volume. Not templated. Not rushed.

What Authors Value Most About Working With Us

Authors who work with House of Indigo often share that they value:

  1. Creative integrity: Your voice remains intact. Your work is not shaped into something generic or performative.

  2. Trust in the process: Publishing logistics and decisions are handled professionally, allowing you to stay in your creative zone rather than managing details.

  3. Clarity and discernment: When decisions arise, you are given context and reasoning so choices feel grounded and intentional.

  4. Respect for the work itself: Each book is treated as a distinct body of work, not as a product to push quickly through a system.

  5. A calm, contained experience: Clear scope. Defined pathways. Minimal friction.

How We Work

Our publishing process is designed to be clear, contained, and professionally managed, so you can stay focused on your creative work while knowing the details are handled.

We work through clearly defined publishing pathways. Once a pathway is selected, the process is structured, paced and supported from start to finish. Depending on the scope of your project, you may work with different members of our team, including publishing, production or design support.

What this typically includes

While each project is shaped by the pathway selected, authors can expect:

  • a clear starting point with outlined next steps
  • defined points of communication and review
  • updates at key stages of the process
  • collaboration with the appropriate members of our team based on the scope
  • a process that is organized, steady, and professionally held.

Our team manages publishing execution, allowing you to remain in your creative zone rather than overseeing logistics, platforms or technical details.

You’ll be invited into the process at specific moments where your input or approval is needed, without unnecessary back-and-forth or ongoing decision loops.

The exact structure of your experience, including whether your project includes a kickoff conversation, strategy components or additional touchpoints, is determined by the publishing pathway you choose. Each pathway clearly defines its inclusions to align expectations from the start.

Author Readiness & Participation

Our process works best when authors are ready to engage thoughtfully and decisively.

You do not need to have everything figured out before beginning. What matters most is a willingness to participate at designated points, respond within agreed timelines and trust the process once it is underway.

This allows the work to move forward smoothly and supports a respectful, collaborative experience on all sides.

A Note on Project Scope & Book Types

Unless otherwise noted, these publishing pathways are designed for text-based books.

Projects that are image-heavy, highly designed or require complex layouts, including children’s books, illustrated projects, workbooks or specialty formats, are scoped and priced separately based on design and production requirements.

Publishing Pathways

Our publishing work is offered through clearly defined pathways. Each pathway reflects a different level of scope, execution and strategic involvement.  Some authors arrive knowing exactly what they need. Others want confirmation before choosing a direction. Both are supported.

Below you’ll find the current publishing pathways available.

Publishing Architecture Session

Strategic publishing direction

Investment: $650

Duration: 60 minutes

A focused strategic session for authors who want clarity before execution. This session assesses your book or publishing project from a structural and strategic standpoint including positioning, format considerations and how the book fits into your broader body of work. This is an advisory session, not a sales call.

Includes:

  • Strategic assessment of your book or publishing project
  • Guidance on positioning, structure and publishing approach
  • High-level direction and format considerations
  • Clarifying next steps and recommended publishing pathway

This session may be used as a standalone consultation or as a starting point before entering a publishing package. At our discretion, this session may be credited toward a publishing pathway if you choose to publish with us.

Book a Publishing Architecture Session

Publishing Infrastructure

Backend publishing setup

Investment: $2,800

Duration: Up to 1 month

Backend publishing setup for projects with final, publication-ready files.

Includes:

  • Publishing setup on one platform (Amazon KDP or IngramSpark)
  • Setup for ebook and/or paperback (up to two formats)
  • Advanced keyword optimization and category selection
  • Review of Amazon KDP book description

ISBN and barcode under House of Indigo imprint

 

Publishing Execution

Publishing setup, formatting, and standard cover design

Investment: $6,200

Duration: Up to 3 months

End-to-end publishing execution for text-based books.

Includes:

  • Everything in Publishing Infrastructure
  • Interior formatting for ebook and paperback (up to 75,000 words)
  • One round of formatting revisions
  • Standard cover design for ebook and print
  • Two rounds of cover design revisions

 

General launch recommendations

Publishing Execution + Strategic Direction

Publishing execution with strategic guidance

Investment: Starting at $9,500

Duration: Up to 5 months

Publishing execution plus strategic guidance for books with a larger role, longer runway, or deeper positioning needs.

Includes:

  • Everything in Publishing Execution
  • Publishing Architecture Session
  • Strategic guidance on positioning, pricing and long-term use of the book
  • Strategic touchpoints at key decision moments
  • One round of proofreading for up to 75,000 words
Timelines begin once all required files, information and approvals are received and are subject to availability within our project calendar. Projects extending beyond the stated duration may incur over-term fees.

Add-Ons & Expanded Support

Amazon Best Seller Category Campaign

Strategic category and keyword research, launch timing guidance, monitoring and ranking documentation.

$1,500 and up
Additional Publishing Platform Setup
Setup on an additional publishing platform beyond the first.
$450 per platform
Hardcover Edition Setup
Setup and configuration for hardcover editions.
$750
Hardcover Edition Setup

Interior formatting for ebook and paperback formats. Includes:

  • Interior formatting for text-based books up to 75,000 words
  •  Standard layout for print and ebook
  • One round of formatting revisions
$2,750
Additional Formatting (Beyond 75,000 Words)

Applies to projects exceeding standard word count.

$175 per additional 10,000 words

Additional Proofreading or Editing

Proofreading, copyediting, or developmental editing as needed.

Investment: quoted based on scope and word count

Premium Cover Design

For projects requiring elevated, illustrated, or image-heavy design (including children’s books).

Investment: starting at $1,200

Publishing Architecture Session

An additional strategic session focused on positioning, structure, pricing direction and long-term use of the book.

Investment: $650
Visibility & Publishing Strategy Intensive

A focused strategic intensive for authors who want clear direction around positioning, visibility, and the role of their book without entering a full publishing engagement.

This intensive provides high-level guidance on how your book is positioned, communicated, and used, along with strategic recommendations for launch and longer-term visibility.

Includes:

  • A strategic session focused on publishing and visibility
  • Guidance on positioning, messaging, and audience alignment
  • A written publishing and visibility roadmap outlining next steps

This is an advisory intensive and does not include hands-on execution.

Investment: $1,111
Done-With-You Book Visibility & PR Direction (Coming Soon)

A higher-tier, done-with-you visibility offering designed for authors with existing teams. This support focuses on strategic direction, templates, and guidance to help your team implement aligned book visibility and PR efforts using your own voice, messaging, and brand standards.

Rather than providing ready-made assets, this offering equips your copywriter or marketing team with clear frameworks, positioning direction, and execution guidance so implementation remains fully aligned with your brand.

Ideal for authors who want expert visibility strategy without outsourcing PR execution.

Additional Ways to Work Together

Not every author is looking for full publishing execution. Some simply want clear, experienced guidance before moving forward on their own.

Publishing Consulting Session

60 minutes · $600

This session is designed for authors who want:

  • answers to specific publishing questions
  • guidance on platforms, options, or sequencing
  • support thinking through publishing decisions independently

This is a focused, advisory conversation. It does not include publishing execution, written follow-up or ongoing support.

Many authors use this session to gain clarity and then implement on their own. Others later decide to move into a publishing pathway. Both are welcome.

Book a Publishing Consulting Session

On-Demand Publishing Course

For authors who prefer to learn and implement independently, we also offer an on-demand publishing course that walks through the full publishing process step by step.

This option is best suited for those who:

  • want a self-paced learning experience
  • are comfortable managing their own publishing setup
  • are not seeking personalized guidance 

 

Join the Guided Publishing Pathway

We’d love to connect with you and explore whether working together is the right fit.

If you’re interested in moving forward or have questions about which publishing pathway best suits your project, please reach out via email with a brief overview of your book and the pathway you’re considering. From there, we’ll review your project and outline the next steps.

If it feels aligned, we may suggest a brief alignment call to confirm scope and fit. Once confirmed, you’ll receive a contract and invoice to secure your place on our project schedule.

A 50% deposit is required to reserve your project, with the remaining balance payable monthly.

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