Four ready packages for authors, or pick only the parts of publishing you want us to handle. Package and service prices are listed here, printing is priced with our calculator, and other work is quoted on request.
From Rs 15,000 for an ebook to Rs 80,000 for international publishing. Four independent packages, each with an ISBN.
Ebook publishing. Your ebook, published with its own ISBN.
Note. Send us your finished ebook and we publish it with its ISBN. Follow your book from your author dashboard.
Print-on-demand publishing. A designed cover and a beautifully formatted, structured book.
Page count. Formatting covers up to 200 final pages. For longer books, each extra block of up to 100 pages is Rs 20,000.
Professional publishing. Edited, proofread and prepared for print, then published as an ebook.
Ready for print. Your manuscript is edited, proofread and formatted print-ready, then published as an ebook with its ISBN.
International · Global audience. Prepared, formatted and listed for readers around the world.
Where it goes. International platforms. Which platforms carry your book depends on the book, the territory and each platform's agreement; ask us which apply to yours.
| Ebook | Print on Demand | Professional Publishing | International Publishing | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| What you get | Ebook | Print-on-demand book | Professionally prepared manuscript and ebook | International publishing |
| Price | Rs 15,000 | Rs 30,000 | Rs 60,000 | Rs 80,000 |
| ISBN | Included | Included | Included | Included |
| Formatting | — | Up to 200 final pages (Rs 20,000 per extra 100) | Print-ready | International-specific |
| Editing | — | — | Professional editing | — |
| Proofreading | — | — | Yes | — |
| Cover | — | Cover design | — | — |
| ORCID assistance | — | — | Yes | — |
| Author dashboard | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Physical copies | Priced separately | Priced separately | Priced separately | Priced separately |
| Where it's published | Ebook | Print on demand | Ebook | International platforms (vary by book) |
| Author royalty | As set in your agreement | As set in your agreement | As set in your agreement | As set in your agreement |
Each package is an independent service; a dash means that service isn't part of the package. Physical printing is priced separately with our rate calculator.
There are four independent packages: Ebook Rs 15,000, Print on Demand Rs 30,000, Professional Publishing Rs 60,000 and International Publishing Rs 80,000. Every package includes an ISBN and author dashboard access. Physical printing is priced separately.
With PaperCraft, a publishing package costs from Rs 15,000 to Rs 80,000, depending on whether you want an ebook, print on demand, professional preparation or international publishing:
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.
Six stages from manuscript to shelf. Take all of them, or just the ones you need.
We turn your manuscript into a clean digital file, including computerised typing from handwritten notes.
From plot to punctuation, our editors polish the manuscript while keeping your voice intact.
We handle the technical side so your book meets print industry standards.
A cover built to catch the eye and reflect what's actually inside the book.
ISBN, barcode and government paperwork, filed for you.
Transparent print costs by format, quantity and finish, so you can decide with the numbers in front of you.
Pick only what you need — nothing here is bundled. Tap a row for the full breakdown.
| Service | Starting at |
|---|---|
| Editing | Rs 4,000 |
| Translation | Rs 750 / page |
| Cover design | Rs 2,500 / cover |
| Illustration | $60 / illustration |
| Book registration (ISBN & barcode) | Rs 5,000 / book |
| Print-ready file creation | Rs 100 / page |
Rupee prices are final. Illustration is quoted in dollars at international artist rates and invoiced in rupees.
Two levels of edit, priced by manuscript length. Both include the editor's time — there is no separate reading fee.
| Manuscript length | Basic editing | Advanced editing |
|---|---|---|
| Under 5,000 words | Rs 4,000 | Rs 8,000 |
| 5,000 – 10,000 words | Rs 10,000 | Rs 15,000 |
| 10,000 – 20,000 words | Rs 25,000 | Rs 40,000 |
| 20,000 – 40,000 words | Rs 45,000 | Rs 80,000 |
| Over 40,000 words | Rs 60,000 | Rs 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.
Priced per page of the finished translation. Longer books cost less per page.
| Service level | 1 – 150 pages | 150 – 300 pages | 300+ pages |
|---|---|---|---|
| Basic | Rs 850 / page | Rs 800 / page | Rs 750 / page |
| Secondary | Rs 950 / page | Rs 900 / page | Rs 850 / page |
| Advanced | Rs 1,050 / page | Rs 1,000 / page | Rs 950 / page |
Up to three revisions are free. Further changes are charged at Rs 1,000 per hour.
A finished, print-ready cover. Priced per cover, not per revision.
| Edition | Price |
|---|---|
| E-book cover | Rs 2,500 / cover |
| Print book cover | Rs 5,000 / cover |
Illustration is quoted in US dollars because these are international artist rates. We invoice the equivalent in rupees at the day's rate.
| Artwork | Price |
|---|---|
| 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.
Every published book needs an ISBN and a barcode. We file the paperwork with the government on your behalf. Standard turnaround is seven days.
| Edition | Price |
|---|---|
| Digital book | Rs 5,000 / book |
| Print book | Rs 5,000 / book |
Need it sooner? 48-hour turnaround is Rs 10,000 per ISBN.
The final formatting check before printing. Once you approve the file it is locked for print and cannot be altered, so this step matters. We accept typed manuscripts and handwritten notes.
| Source material | 1 – 150 pages | 150 – 300 pages | 300 – 500 pages |
|---|---|---|---|
| Already-typed files | Rs 150 / page | Rs 120 / page | Rs 100 / page |
| Handwritten notes | Rs 250 / page | Rs 230 / page | Rs 200 / page |
Up to three revisions are free. Further changes are charged at Rs 1,000 per hour.
Something not listed here? Email hi@papercraftpublishers.com with your specification and we'll quote it.