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Four ready packages for authors, or pick only the parts of publishing you want us to handle. Nothing is quoted 'on request'.

Author packages

Four ways to publish your book.

From Rs 10,000 for an ebook on our platform to Rs 80,000 for 30+ international platforms. Every package includes an ISBN.

01 · Starter

Place your ebook on our platform.

Ebook publishing · Good for freshers. The lowest rate. Language can be any.

Rs 10,000Timeline: 1 week
You send
  • Your ebook
  • Author bio
  • Author pic
  • Short description
  • Your book covers
  • Payment invoice
Included
  • Published on our platform
  • ISBN included
  • Any language
  • No formatting
  • No editing or proofreading
  • No physical copies
  • 70% author royalty

Note. We publish the file as received. Only the ISBN is included. Covers must come from you. You keep 70% of the royalties.

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02 · Growth

An ebook, prepared to a proper standard.

Ebook publishing with standards. For authors who want the file finished, not only placed.

Rs 20,000Timeline: 7–10 days
You send
  • Ebook in Word or PDF
  • Author bio
  • Author pic
  • Short description
  • Cover, assistance optional
  • Payment invoice
We will do
  • Formatting
  • Editing
  • ISBN allocation
  • Book cover assistance
  • Publish on our platform
  • Any language
  • 70% author royalty

After this. Your book is published on our platform. Cover assistance is optional. You keep 70% of the royalties.

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03 · Professional

A physical book, ready to be held.

Physical book publishing. Editorial care, dashboard, print on demand, bookstore path.

Rs 60,000Timeline: 15–20 days
You send
  • Manuscript, Word or PDF
  • Author bio and pic
  • Short description
  • Cover, assistance optional
  • Payment invoice
We will do
  • Format, edit, proofread
  • 1 proofread sample
  • ISBN and cover assistance
  • Author dashboard
  • Print on demand

Print & distribution. Print on demand from our rate calculator. Bulk minimum order 50. Bookstores and libraries: distribution plan, minimum order 500 or 1,000. 100+ bookstores, 50+ libraries, online sales.

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04 · Prime

Your book, on the world’s shelves.

International · Global audience. Full editorial care, then 30+ international platforms.

Rs 80,000Timeline: 20–25 days
You send
  • Manuscript, Word or PDF
  • Author bio and pic
  • Short description
  • Cover, assistance optional
  • Payment invoice
We will do
  • Format, edit, proofread
  • ISBN allocation
  • Cover assistance
  • Author dashboard
  • Our platform + 30+ global
  • 70% author royalty

Where it goes. Our platform plus 30+ international platforms, including the ones listed below.

  • Amazon KDP
  • Barnes & Noble
  • Apple Books
  • Google Books
  • Rakuten Kobo
  • Bookshop.org
  • OverDrive
  • cloudLibrary
  • Hoopla
  • BorrowBox
  • Vivlio
  • Tolino
  • Everand
  • Fable
  • IngramSpark
  • Lulu
  • Smashwords
  • StreetLib
  • PublishDrive
  • BookBaby
  • Blurb
  • Gardners
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Compare the packages

 StarterGrowthProfessionalPrime
What you getEbookEbookPhysical bookListing on 30+ international platforms
PriceRs 10,000Rs 20,000Rs 60,000Rs 80,000
Timeline1 week7–10 days15–20 days20–25 days
ISBNIncludedIncludedIncludedIncluded
FormattingNot includedYesYesYes
EditingNot includedYesYesYes
ProofreadingNot included—Yes, plus 1 proofread sampleYes
CoverYou supply itAssistance (optional)Assistance (optional)Assistance (optional)
Author dashboard——YesYes
Physical copiesNot included—Print on demand—
Where it's publishedOur platformOur platformPrint on demand, bookstore and library pathOur platform + 30+ international platforms
LanguageAnyAny——
Author royalty70%70%—70%

“—” means that package doesn't list it. Ask us on WhatsApp if you need it added.

Questions about the packages

How much does it cost to publish a book with PaperCraft Publishers?

There are four packages: Starter Rs 10,000 (ebook, 1 week), Growth Rs 20,000 (edited ebook, 7–10 days), Professional Rs 60,000 (physical book, 15–20 days) and Prime Rs 80,000 (international, 20–25 days). Every package includes an ISBN.

The cost, in short

How much does it cost to publish a book in Pakistan?

With PaperCraft, a complete publishing package costs from Rs 10,000 to Rs 80,000, depending on whether you want an ebook, a printed book or international distribution:

  • Starter, Rs 10,000: an ebook, ready in 1 week.
  • Growth, Rs 20,000: an edited ebook, ready in 7–10 days.
  • Professional, Rs 60,000: a physical book, ready in 15–20 days.
  • Prime, Rs 80,000: international publishing, ready in 20–25 days.

If you only need part of the work, each service is priced on its own: editing from Rs 4,000, translation from Rs 750 / page, cover design from Rs 2,500 / cover, illustration from $60 / illustration, book registration (ISBN & barcode) from Rs 5,000 / book and print-ready file creation from Rs 100 / page.

To estimate printing copies, use the price calculator on our book printing page. For every step from manuscript to published book, read our guide to publishing a book in Pakistan.

Or build your own

The complete publication journey.

Six stages from manuscript to shelf. Take all of them, or just the ones you need.

01
Digital composition

We turn your manuscript into a clean digital file, including computerised typing from handwritten notes.

02
Editing

From plot to punctuation, our editors polish the manuscript while keeping your voice intact.

03
Formatting

We handle the technical side so your book meets print industry standards.

04
Cover design

A cover built to catch the eye and reflect what's actually inside the book.

05
Legalities & registration

ISBN, barcode and government paperwork, filed for you.

06
Printing

Transparent print costs by format, quantity and finish, so you can decide with the numbers in front of you.

Compare at a glance

Six services, one table.

Pick only what you need — nothing here is bundled. Tap a row for the full breakdown.

ServiceStarting at
EditingRs 4,000
TranslationRs 750 / page
Cover designRs 2,500 / cover
Illustration$60 / illustration
Book registration (ISBN & barcode)Rs 5,000 / book
Print-ready file creationRs 100 / page
Pricing

What each stage costs.

Rupee prices are final. Illustration is quoted in dollars at international artist rates and invoiced in rupees.

Editing

Two levels of edit, priced by manuscript length. Both include the editor's time — there is no separate reading fee.

Manuscript lengthBasic editingAdvanced editing
Under 5,000 wordsRs 4,000Rs 8,000
5,000 – 10,000 wordsRs 10,000Rs 15,000
10,000 – 20,000 wordsRs 25,000Rs 40,000
20,000 – 40,000 wordsRs 45,000Rs 80,000
Over 40,000 wordsRs 60,000Rs 100,000

Basic editing corrects grammar, punctuation and spelling, and suggests improvements to sentence structure. Suitable for both print and e-publication. Includes one free revision and one mentorship session with your editor.

Advanced editing adds detailed editorial input — suggested additions and cuts, scene work and character notes. Includes three free revisions and mentoring sessions.

Translation

Priced per page of the finished translation. Longer books cost less per page.

Service level1 – 150 pages150 – 300 pages300+ pages
BasicRs 850 / pageRs 800 / pageRs 750 / page
SecondaryRs 950 / pageRs 900 / pageRs 850 / page
AdvancedRs 1,050 / pageRs 1,000 / pageRs 950 / page

Up to three revisions are free. Further changes are charged at Rs 1,000 per hour.

Cover design

A finished, print-ready cover. Priced per cover, not per revision.

EditionPrice
E-book coverRs 2,500 / cover
Print book coverRs 5,000 / cover

Illustration

Illustration is quoted in US dollars because these are international artist rates. We invoice the equivalent in rupees at the day's rate.

ArtworkPrice
Spot illustration$60 / illustration
Half-page illustration$90 / illustration
Full-page illustration$125 / illustration
Spread illustration$230 / illustration
Cover design using interior illustration$105 / cover
Cover wrap using custom illustration$260 / cover
Full book design$340 / book

Graphics, bookmark design and other custom artwork are quoted individually — send us your specification.

Book registration (ISBN & barcode)

Every published book needs an ISBN and a barcode. We file the paperwork with the government on your behalf. Standard turnaround is seven days.

EditionPrice
Digital bookRs 5,000 / book
Print bookRs 5,000 / book

Need it sooner? 48-hour turnaround is Rs 10,000 per ISBN.

Something not listed here? Email hi@papercraftpublishers.com with your specification and we'll quote it.

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