Book covers that invite a closer look.
A cover shaped around your story and its readers, from an e-book’s front cover to a complete print cover with spine and back.
A publishing partner for independent authors
You wrote
the story.
Let’s make
it a book.
Beautiful book design. Practical publishing help. A real person beside you, from manuscript to the moment you hold your book.
REAL BOOKS. INDEPENDENT VOICES.
Thoughtfully designedPersonally supportedReady for your next chapter
From finished manuscript to published book
Your words.
Expert finishing touches.
You’ve put so much into writing your book. Give it a cover, a reading experience, and a publishing plan that do it justice.
Choose the help you need, whether that’s a single service or support through the whole publishing process.
Find your starting pointPages readers can settle into.
Careful typography, chapter openings, margins, and front and back matter. Print interiors and e-books formatted for a comfortable, professional reading experience.
A clearer path to publication.
Help with ISBN setup, publishing options, and getting your files onto platforms such as Amazon KDP, IngramSpark, and Draft2Digital.
A home for your author life.
A website where readers can discover your books, get to know you, and stay in touch. Author website packages are available through Mediatopia.
A little clarity goes a long way
One book. One step at a time.
- 01 /
Let’s talk about your book.
Share your genre, manuscript length, and publishing goals. We’ll work out the services and scope that fit.
- 02 /
Bring it all together.
Your finished manuscript becomes a designed book. You’ll review the proof and share feedback along the way.
- 03 /
Get ready for your readers.
With your files approved, we’ll help you navigate the publishing steps included in your package.
Publishing packages
A place to start.
A plan that fits your book.
Formatting, cover design, and publishing support, brought together. Packages below are for manuscripts up to 50,000 words.
The digital edition
E-book
E-book formatting, a front cover, ISBN setup support, and upload assistance for Amazon and Draft2Digital.
$349
Let’s talkThe hold-it-in-your-hands edition
Print book
A print-ready interior, full book cover, ISBN setup support, and upload assistance for Amazon and/or IngramSpark.
$499
Let’s talkBoth formats, together
Print + e-book
Everything in the print and e-book packages, so readers can choose the format they love.
$649
Let’s talkShorter book? Longer manuscript? A layout with something a little different? Ask for a custom quote. Your manuscript should be final and proofread before formatting. Reasonable revisions are included; extensive changes or work outside the agreed scope are quoted separately.
Just need formatting or a cover?
Book formatting
E-book: $199
Print: $299
Print + e-book: $475
Custom quotes are available for manuscripts shorter or longer than 50,000 words.
Cover design
E-book cover: from $150
Full print cover: from $225
The scope and any additional revisions are agreed for your project.
Author websites
Introduce your books, share your story, and give readers a way to contact you.
Ask about an author website
Meet the person behind the pages
An author, too.
So I get it.
There’s a lot of you in your manuscript. Choosing who helps turn it into a book is personal.
I’m Dawn Stilwell, the founder of Mediatopia and an author myself, including Jennifer’s Choice: A Right to Die Story. I bring book design, graphic design, and website experience together to help independent authors take their next step.
You’ll work directly with me. We’ll talk through your goals, make the details manageable, and give your book the care it deserves.
Let’s talk about your next chapterBased in Petrolia, Ontario, Canada.
Before we begin
A few things
you might be wondering.
Do I need a finished manuscript?
For formatting, yes: your manuscript should be final and proofread. You’re welcome to get in touch earlier to talk about your plans and what you’ll need when it’s ready.
Can I book just one service?
Absolutely. Cover design and book formatting are available individually. You can also ask about an author website or publishing guidance.
What if my book is over 50,000 words?
Send your approximate word count and a little about your book. A custom quote can account for its length and layout, including images or other special requirements.
Do you offer editing or illustrations?
These publishing packages focus on design, formatting, and publishing support. If you need an editor or an illustrator, ask Dawn about the professionals she can connect you with.
Who decides my book’s title and price?
You make the final decisions about your title, subtitle, keywords, and retail pricing. Mediatopia helps you through the setup and upload steps included in your package.
Let’s make something worth reading
Your next chapter
starts with a conversation.
Tell me what you’re writing, where you are in the process, and what kind of help you’re looking for. We’ll figure out the next step together.
Email Dawn about your bookdawn@mediatopia.ca · Opens your email app.
Prefer a form? Send your details through Mediatopia.
Prefer to talk?226-390-0077
Petrolia, Ontario
Canada
Helpful things to include
- Your genre or subject
- Approximate word count
- Print, e-book, or both
- Any timing you have in mind