Pricing

A detailed, photographic close-up of a computer screen displaying a polished book layout in professional publishing software, with crisp serif chapter headings, generous margins, and clean line spacing. Beside the monitor, on a pristine white desk, rests a neatly printed page covered in precise, colored proofreading marks and a slim, graphite-gray mechanical pencil. Subtle reflections on the screen and pencil are shaped by cool, even studio lighting from above and behind, minimizing glare while adding depth. The background falls into a soft blur, hinting at organized shelves filled with indistinct book spines. Framed at eye level with a slight angle, the composition emphasizes clarity and order. The mood is meticulous, professional, and reassuring, underscoring expert editorial support that helps transform drafts into publication-ready manuscripts.

Consulting Packages

Choose the support level that fits your story, timeline, and budget for self-publishing success.

Pricing

Ghostwriting &
Cover Design

$40–$150 per hour for smaller projects.

Larger project-based rates per individual basis.

individual projects vary

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Copyediting &
Developmental Edits

Copyedits
$.03–$.075 per word.

$45–$75 per hour for big picture edits and format changes.

individual projects vary

Book call

Publishing &
Business Budget

Launch & Marketing Roadmap +
Lowe Budget Financial Planning
$500 –$3,000 project package

individual projects vary

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Reviews

A meticulously arranged wooden desktop featuring a closed, midnight-blue hardcover manuscript at the center, its spine embossed with subtle silver lettering that reads “Lowe Budget Publishing.” Around it, neatly stacked printed pages with red-ink editing marks, a sleek silver laptop displaying a clean manuscript layout, and a pair of simple black reading glasses resting on a legal pad. Soft, diffused daylight from an unseen window creates gentle reflections on the laptop and faint shadows along the paper edges. Photographic realism with a professional, clean, modern aesthetic. Shot from a slightly elevated, three-quarter angle with moderate depth of field, the background softly blurred bookshelves and neutral walls, evoking a calm, trustworthy publishing consulting environment focused on bringing stories to life.

Nick Card

I enjoy working with Adam. He is very responsive and thoughtful in his work.

An overhead, photographic view of a minimalist workspace featuring an open, cream-colored notebook filled with neatly handwritten chapter headings, surrounded by color-coded sticky notes outlining plot points, genre labels, and word count goals. A slim, brushed-aluminum tablet displays a clean publishing timeline graphic beside the notebook. The desk surface is a smooth, pale birch wood, uncluttered except for a simple black fountain pen and a small stack of blank index cards. Natural afternoon light streams diagonally across the scene, creating soft, elongated shadows and a warm, focused atmosphere. The composition is carefully balanced and symmetrical, with sharp focus across the frame. The overall mood is strategic yet creative, perfectly capturing the planning and guidance offered by professional publishing consultants.

Mark Eberhard

Quality work at a super affordable rate! Easy to work with, flexible, a competent writer. Highly recommend!