Publishing Options & Pricing Overview

At Novotny Publishing, our goal is to remove barriers while staying honest and transparent. We offer multiple publishing paths so authors can choose what fits their situation best.

Free Publishing Option
• $0 upfront for select, mission-aligned projects
• Published under the Novotny Publishing imprint
• Author credited
• Shared royalties for a defined term
• Annual royalty payouts

Guided Self-Publishing — $99 (one-time)
• For authors using their own Amazon KDP account
• Help setting up the account
• Step-by-step explanation of the publishing process
• Educational guidance only — full author control

Full-Service Publishing — starting at $200
• Author provides a completed manuscript
• Publishing handled under Novotny Publishing
• Shared royalties for a defined term
• Optional buyout opportunities discussed upfront

Manuscript Writing & Creation — starting at $500+
• For those without a finished manuscript
• Original writing or major rewriting
• Pricing based on scope, length, and complexity

All pricing, royalty terms, and expectations are explained clearly before any agreement. Paid services do not guarantee publication, and donations are never required.

If you have a story on your heart, we’d be honored to review it.

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— Novotny Publishing