Sankofa Publishers

Professional Services

Every service strengthens the work. None of them open doors.

Our Service Principle

Services Exist to Strengthen Work. Not to Open Doors.

Sankofa Publishers does not sell publication. No service purchase guarantees acceptance. Our editorial decisions are made solely on manuscript quality and alignment with our publishing standards.

Optional services exist because strong manuscripts sometimes need structural, technical, or strategic support before they are ready. We offer that support at transparent, professional rates.

✕Services do not guarantee publication
✕No upselling or pressure
✕No mandatory service bundles
→All rates are transparent and fixed
→All work product belongs to the author
→Editorial decisions are always independent
Category 01

Editorial Services

Professional manuscript development from concept to publication-ready draft. Every stage is available independently.

Assessment

Publishing Readiness Assessment

Structured evaluation of manuscript before submission. Refundable if not accepted.

$395 – $750+

What's Included

→Structural integrity review
→Argument and narrative coherence analysis
→Formatting and compliance check
→Production viability assessment
→AI disclosure verification
→Risk and legal flagging
→Written editorial report with recommendations
100% refundable if manuscript is submitted with PRA and not accepted. Selecting PRA does not guarantee acceptance.
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Development

Developmental Editing

Deep structural work on argument, narrative arc, chapter flow, and thematic consistency.

$0.04 – $0.07 / word+

What's Included

→Full manuscript structural review
→Chapter-by-chapter analysis
→Narrative or argument arc reconstruction
→Character or voice development (fiction)
→Thematic consistency review
→Detailed written editorial letter
→One revision round included
Recommended for manuscripts at draft stage. Performed before line editing.
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Refinement

Line Editing

Sentence-level clarity, rhythm, flow, and voice. Assumes sound structure.

$0.02 – $0.04 / word+

What's Included

→Sentence-level rewriting and tightening
→Paragraph flow and transition work
→Voice consistency review
→Tone and register alignment
→Clarity and precision corrections
→Tracked changes returned in DOCX
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Final Pass

Proofreading

Final error elimination before production. Grammar, spelling, punctuation, consistency.

$0.01 – $0.02 / word+

What's Included

→Grammar and spelling correction
→Punctuation and capitalization review
→Formatting consistency check
→Cross-reference and footnote verification
→Final clean manuscript delivered
Proofreading assumes a fully edited manuscript. It is not a substitute for developmental or line editing.
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Category 02

Ghostwriting

Full confidential manuscript development. Your ideas, knowledge, and voice — built into a publication-ready book under your name.

Full Ghostwriting Service
From $20,000

Pricing based on project scope, research requirements, interview sessions, and manuscript length. Final scope determined after consultation.

→Full project scoping consultation
→Structured interview sessions
→Research and source integration
→Full manuscript development
→Revision rounds included
→Strict NDA and confidentiality agreement
→Author retains 100% credit and rights
Confidentiality

All ghostwriting engagements are protected by a strict non-disclosure agreement. Sankofa will never disclose, reference, or claim involvement in the production of your manuscript. The work is yours. Completely.

Who Ghostwriting Serves
→Business leaders and executives with a story to tell
→Academics with research that deserves broader reach
→Community leaders and cultural figures
→Authors with strong ideas but limited writing experience
→Authors writing in a second language
Category 03

Design & Production

Production-grade design work that meets retail and distribution standards. All designed assets belong to the author.

Visual Identity

Cover Design

Retail-standard cover design for paperback, hardcover, and eBook formats.

$600 – $1,800+

What's Included

→Concept development and brand brief
→2–3 initial design concepts
→Full revision rounds
→Print-ready and digital file formats
→JPEG, PNG, PDF delivered
→Author retains all files
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Interior

Interior Formatting

Print-ready interior layout formatted to distribution specifications.

$500 – $1,200+

What's Included

→Full interior layout design
→Chapter heading and typography styling
→Table of contents and index formatting
→Print-ready PDF and eBook versions
→Distribution platform compliance check
Pricing based on manuscript length and complexity.
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Audio

Audiobook Production

Professional audiobook recording, editing, and retail-ready mastering.

$3,000 – $10,000+

What's Included

→Professional studio narration
→Audio editing and mastering
→Chapter segmentation
→ACX, Findaway, and retail compliance
→Distribution-ready final files delivered
Author may supply their own narration recording for editing-only service at reduced rate.
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Category 04

Marketing & Visibility

Strategic marketing built around your audience, your narrative, and your goals. No empty promises — measurable reach.

Campaign

Launch Marketing Campaign

Targeted pre-launch and launch period campaign. Strategy, creative, and execution.

$1,500 – $7,500+

What's Included

→Audience research and targeting strategy
→Press release writing and distribution
→Social media content creation (4–8 weeks)
→Email marketing sequence
→Influencer and reviewer outreach
→Campaign performance reporting
Campaigns are scoped and priced after strategy consultation. Final pricing based on audience size, platforms, and duration.
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Subscription

Ongoing Marketing Retainer

Consistent monthly visibility and audience growth support.

From $750 / month+

What's Included

→Monthly content calendar and strategy
→Social media management
→Newsletter creation and distribution
→Ongoing press and media outreach
→Monthly performance report and review
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Category 05

Corporate & Institutional Publishing

Organizational histories, thought leadership books, policy documents, annual reports, and institutional white papers developed and produced to publication standard.

Custom scope, timeline, and pricing. All projects begin with a structured consultation to determine deliverables and investment.

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Organizational histories
Thought leadership books
Policy and position papers
Annual reports
White papers and research summaries
Institutional training materials
Conference proceedings
Executive memoir and biography

"We do not sell publication.
We publish based on standard."

Sankofa Publishers
Let's Talk

Every strong book deserves professional support.

Tell us where your manuscript is. We will recommend only what it needs — nothing more.