Publishing Services

Now Available

by Zuri Lioness Books

Zuri Lioness Books now offers full publishing support for authors and creators. From story development and editing to illustration, design, printing, and worldwide distribution, joint me in bringing your book to life with professional quality and care. If you are interested in publishing with Zuri Lioness, please review the services offered below and fill out the contact form and include a detailed inquiry about your story, book length, and your goals.

Services Include

1. Editing & Story Consultation

• Manuscript review

• Structural editing

• Line editing and proofreading

• (Optional) Bilingual English–Japanese consultation

2. Illustration & Design

• Custom illustrations

• Book layout + typesetting

• Professional cover design

• Print-ready and digital-ready file preparation

3. Publishing Setup

• ISBN registration

• Barcode creation

• Metadata submission

• Copyright guidance

4. Printing & Production

• Print-run guidance (Japan & overseas)

• Manufacturing coordination

• Proof checks and quality review

5. Distribution & Marketplace Support

• Amazon Japan + Amazon Global setup

• Online shop setup support

• Retail guidance

• Shipping, logistics, and inventory support

6. Marketing Support (Optional)

• Product description + author bio writing

• Social media content planning

• Vendor & event application assistance (Japan)

• Press release support

💰 PUBLISHING PACKAGES (USD)

Below are the package options authors can choose from.

⭐Printing Coordination — $300

Choose one:

Flat fee:

• Premium printing management + proof review

OR price markup model:

• You invoice a higher per-book printing rate to earn margin (standard in publishing).

⭐Distribution & Amazon Setup— $280-$680

• Amazon Japan + Global setup (premium): $380

• Online store consulting (premium): $280

⭐Marketing Support— $100-$430

• Marketing kit (description, bio, keywords): $150

• Social media visual templates: $180

• Event/market guidance (Japan): $100

⭐ Full Picture Book Publishing Package — $2,800

(For authors who already have illustrations OR plan to provide their own artwork.)

Includes:

• Full editing + story development

• Art direction & visual planning

• Full book layout

• Professional cover design

• ISBN + barcode

• Metadata setup (Amazon + global retail)

• Print-ready and digital-ready files

• Basic marketing copy

• Publishing guidance from start to finish

This package does not include illustrations.

🌟 Complete Picture Book Project Package — $5,000

(For authors who want EVERYTHING handled from start to finish — including illustrations.)

This package includes every part of the publishing process, bundled into one complete service:

Story & Editing

• Full story development

• Editing, rewriting, and proofreading

Illustration & Visual Creation

• 24–32 full-color illustrations

• Character design & world building

• Cover illustration

• Full art direction

Book Design

• Complete book layout & typesetting

• Title page, dedication page, and back matter

• Final print-ready PDF + digital formats

Publishing Setup

• ISBN registration

• Barcode creation

• Full metadata submission

• Marketplace category and keyword optimization

Printing & Production

• Printer selection (Japan & overseas)

• Proof approval

• Quality control management

Distribution & Launch Support

• Amazon Japan + Amazon Global setup

• Guidance for retail stores & events

• Basic marketing descriptions + author bio

This package is ideal for authors who want a finished, print-ready, professionally illustrated picture book with global distribution support.

📝 Interested in Publishing Your Story?

Please fill out the contact form on this website and provide:

• A description of your story

• Estimated word count or page count

• Whether you need illustrations

• Your publishing goals

We will respond with next steps, a personalized proposal, and a project timeline.