Services and Prices
These are the services and packages offered by DPS, with per page pricing.
| Service | CAD$ / Page |
USD$
/ Page |
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1
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Accessible ePUB3 for Amazon/Kindle, Apple, Google, Kobo, Ingram etc.
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$0.90
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$0.60
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| Benetech-certified Accessible ePUB3 from client supplied source files. |
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2 | Alt-text Assistance (ATAR) for Accessible ePUB without AI | $0.10 | $0.07 |
| Alt-text creation assistance without AI-generated suggestions. More information here. | |||
3 | Alt-text Assistance (ATAR) for Accessible ePUB with AI | $0.20 | $0.14 |
| Alt-text creation assistance with AI-generated suggestions. More information here. | |||
4 | Accessible PDF | $1.80 | $150 |
Benetech-certified PDF rendered to PDF/UA standards | |||
5 | Web-enhanced PDF | $0.30 | $0.20 |
PDF with navigational aids, tiered Tables of Contents, and linked Index entries | |||
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6
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Standard Reflowable ePUB3 |
$0.90
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$0.60
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Reflowable ePUB3 accepted by various platforms
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7 | Standard Reflowable ePUB2 | $0.50 | $0.35 |
Reflowable ePUB2 for legacy platforms accepting only ePUB2 | |||
| 8 | Fixed Layout ePub3 for Apple, Google, Kobo and KPF for Amazon | $0.45 |
$0.32
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| Includes two formats for graphic-intensive books. KPF is the Amazon equivalent for fixed layout. |
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| 9 | Universal Publishing Package | $1.90 |
$1.30
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| Full pre-press service includes items (1or 8) and 4 and 5. More information here. |
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| 10 | ePUB Distributor Package | $1.10 | $0.70 |
Reflowable ePUB2 for legacy platforms accepting only ePUB2. More information here. | |||
11 | Page Layout for Print Product | $1.50 | $1.05 |
Typesetting and interior design. Includes final InDesign package. | |||
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12
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PDF to Print on Demand
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$0.30
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$0.20
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| Upgrade any PDF file for publishing on any print-on-demand platform |
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| 13 | Upgrade Accessible ePub3 to "Certified Accessible" status | $0.15 |
$0.11
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Bring any previously Accessible ePub3 up to Benetech-certified standards.
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14
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Upgrade ePUB2 or ePUB3 to Accessible ePUB3 (good for backlist upgrades)
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$0.38
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$0.27
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15
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ACE Evaluation of ePUB3 | Free
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Free
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Complimentary ACE report for new clients | |||
16 | Backlist ONIX Service | $100.00 | $70.00 |
Remediation of ONIX records to meet accessible standards for up to 10 titles supplied by client |
Canadian clients are billed in CAD). For clients outside Canada, invoices are issued in USD.
** Machine-generated ePub files" are created by automated programs
Because they use "canned" coding, these files cannot be remediated to create Accessible formats.
Preferred source file types and applicable prices are shown in lines 2 and 3.
Preferred source file types and applicable prices are shown in lines 2 and 3.
If "machine-generated" files are the only source files available for a given title, a surcharge will be set and provided for approval before the work is started.
Validation for all distribution channels
For all ePub Reflowable conversion (both ePub2 and ePub3,) we test the Amazon ePub on all target devices and apps. These include the legacy e-ink kindles, the Kindle Paperwhite, the Kindle Fire and the Kindle Fire HD. We also check the files on apps including: the Kindle Previewer, the Kindle for PC, the Kindle for Mac, the Kindle for iOS devices and the Kindle for Android devices. The generic ePub file we provide will be ready for upload to Apple's iBookstore, Kobo, Barnes and Noble's Nook Press, and Google's Playstore and most other channels.
Fixed layout KPF is tested on the Kindle Previewer, and the fixed layout ePUB is certified for Apple, Kobo and Google Playstore.
Fixed layout KPF is tested on the Kindle Previewer, and the fixed layout ePUB is certified for Apple, Kobo and Google Playstore.
The package includes:
- Custom design/graphic layout
- Professional typesetting
- Collaborative refinement of the initial product through markup and revision
- Print-Ready PDF for print production
- Accessible eBook formats ready for distribution through Amazon/Kindle, Apple, Kobo, Google and others
- InDesign package for future editions or revisions
Here's how to place a Book Composition order and what to expect:
1. Create Title and Place Order
Use your account to add the title, move it and place an order.
Choose "Universal Publishing Pacakge" from the order form (see below.)
Choose "Universal Publishing Pacakge" from the order form (see below.)
2. Receive Order Confirmation
Your order will generate a confirmation "ticket" which will remain "open" so that it may be used for exchanging questions and information as the work progresses.
3. Upload Source File(s)
After the title has been created on the platform, use the "Upload Source Files" button on the Title View to open the folder associated with the title and upload the source files we will need to perform the composition work. Essentially we need a copy-edited/final manuscript. This may take the form of a Word document + image files for interior or cover. Sample layouts and notes on style are welcome. If there is a house Style Sheet, please add it to this folder.
4. Choosing a "Demand" (POD) Printer
If you intend to distribute your work in printed form, this an important step.
As the author, you will need to sign up directly with the provider.
Before our production process is finished, we should be informed of the POD printer chosen, so that we can guarantee that the POD files we provide will work on any platform, but we do recommend Amazon's KDP for its simplicity.
5. Initial Edition - Markup and Revision
This is a critical stage in the process. After we have seen your manuscript and know your POD choices, we will create a first edition of your book in PDF form, following the guidelines you have provided. This will be placed in the Markup and Revision subfolder in the Title folder; you'll get a notification when this is ready. If there are changes needed in the draft, please add comments in the PDF where possible.
If we have questions after reviewing the source files you provide, we will ask for clarification on the confirmation ticket thread. (Please continue to use the confirmation ticket as the communication channel for questions and change requests until the project is complete.)
6. Pricing and Payment for Conversion
For regular clients, if price or other delivery changes are required after the source files have been examined and/or special output requirements have been defined, we will provide any price revisions in the confirmation ticket thread.
For new clients or where prepayment is required, we will send an Invoice asking for payment in advance before initiating the final production process.
For new clients or where prepayment is required, we will send an Invoice asking for payment in advance before initiating the final production process.
7. The Final Production Process
Two correction rounds are included in the price.
Using the Word manuscript you provide, we will create a couple of sample designs using the content in your book and send them to you within three days of the start of the project. Using your feedback and corrections, we will create an interim PDF file for your review and approval.
We will use the cover material you provide or will create and supply covers for your approval.
After these changes are incorporated, we will create the finished print-ready POD/PDF.
8. Formats Supplied
These elements are included in the package:
- Print-ready (POD) PDF files for both interior and covers, pre-flighted and ready for upload to Amazon's KDP and/or IngramSpark and/or to a printer of your choice
- Reflowing Accessible ePub3 (suitable for all distribution channels)*
OR Fixed layout ePub3 for Apple, Google and Kobo AND Fixed Layout KPF for Amazon**- Web-enhanced PDF
- The final InDesign package
* If Accessible ePub3 is not required, ePub2 may be substituted
**The fixed layout versions are supplied for graphic intensive books like cookbooks, travel, art, coffee table and childrens' books.
Guarantees
As a Benetech-certified provider, we deliver a valid Accessible ePub3 file, complete with an ACE report. This ensures:
- Full compliance with accessibility standards
- Compatibility with a wide range of devices and platforms
- Enhanced reading experience for users with disabilities
ePub files are guaranteed error-free and ready for upload to distributor portals.
We test the Amazon ePub on all target devices and apps. These include the legacy e-ink kindles, the Kindle Paperwhite, the Kindle Fire and the Kindle Fire HD. We check the files on apps including: the Kindle Previewer, the Kindle for PC, the Kindle for Mac, the Kindle for iOS devices and the Kindle for Android devices.
Generic ePub2 will be ready for upload to Apple's Bookstore, Kobo, Barnes and Noble's Nook Press, and Google's Playstore to name a few.
We hand-code your content and images to the ePub format so that it will be compatible with various platforms.
Distribution to Portals
Upon request we will send your book to Amazon, Kobo or any distribution portal of your choice. You will need to register as a publisher on these portals if you have not done already. We will need the log in credentials and the metadata for the book for us to distribute it on the different portals.
For ePub Reflowable conversion (both ePub2 and ePub3,) we test the Amazon ePub on all target devices and apps. These include the legacy e-ink kindles, the Kindle Paperwhite, the Kindle Fire and the Kindle Fire HD. We also check the files on apps including: the Kindle Previewer, the Kindle for PC, the Kindle for Mac, the Kindle for iOS devices and the Kindle for Android devices. The generic ePub file we provide will be ready for upload to Apple's iBookstore, Kobo, Barnes and Noble's Nook Press, and Google's Playstore and most other channels.
Fixed layout KPF is tested on the Kindle Previewer, and the fixed layout ePUB is certified for Apple, Kobo and Google Playstore.
Fixed layout KPF is tested on the Kindle Previewer, and the fixed layout ePUB is certified for Apple, Kobo and Google Playstore.
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