Publishing plans for stories rooted in time
Salvia House Publishing works with authors of historical fiction, historical fantasy, history nonfiction, and collections at whatever stage their manuscript has reached.
The tiers below describe our publishing services, not titles for sale. Each one sets out what we take on, from a first structural read of a draft through to a finished volume carried under the imprint. If you are looking for books to read instead, the catalogue lives on the Books page.
What the tiers cover
- Editorial reading and structural notes
- Line editing, proofing, and historical fact checking
- Interior typesetting and cover design
- Print and digital production under the imprint
- Catalogue placement and author support
Three ways to bring a manuscript into print
Every tier carries the same editorial standard; what changes is the depth of production and the reach of the finished book.
Independent
from $3,500 USD
For a finished manuscript that needs a careful reader and a clean route to print.
- Copyediting and proofreading
- Interior layout and typesetting
- Cover design from a single concept
- Ebook conversion and print files
Heritage
from $6,500 USD
Our recommended tier for historical fiction and fantasy that needs shaping as well as polish.
- Developmental editing with a period reader
- Cover design and interior layout
- Print and ebook distribution
- Launch copy and reviewer outreach
Archive
from $9,500 USD
For history nonfiction, annotated collections, and illustrated projects with apparatus.
- Structural and line editing
- Notes, index, and source checking
- Maps, plates, and image permissions
- Library and trade distribution
We are happy to consider royalty splits for partial payment on each package.
Every project is quoted after we read the manuscript, because word count, period research, and illustration needs change the work involved. Tiers can be combined or adjusted for a series, a translation, or a reissue.
All pricing is based on the scope and complexity of the completed manuscript. Larger manuscripts, unusually complex projects, extensive illustration programs, indexing, permissions, or specialized production requirements may require a customized quotation.