At Hawk & Oak, every project receives our full attention. We limit our annual intake to ensure each manuscript is guided, refined, and prepared to meet professional standards. Our packages are designed to meet authors where they are — from polished drafts needing final structure, to manuscripts ready for deep editorial investment — all with integrity, clarity, and craft at the forefront.
For Authors Ready to Polish Their Manuscript
For Authors Seeking Clarity and Precision
For Authors Committed to Transforming Their Work
Price: $1,800–$2,200
Who It’s For:
Authors who have completed their draft and are confident in its structure
Writers seeking professional formatting and distribution
Those who need light manuscript evaluation without extensive editing
What You Receive:
Professional manuscript formatting for print and digital
Clean, industry-standard layout and design
Light editorial review to identify major inconsistencies
Global distribution setup to Amazon and major retailers
Clear milestone timeline and project guidance
Why It Matters:
The Foundation Package ensures your manuscript is clean, professional, and ready to be taken seriously — without compromising quality, even at the entry level.
Price: $3,500–$4,000
Who It’s For:
Authors ready to sharpen their prose without losing voice
Writers who want professional line and copyediting
Those who understand that quality editing transforms a “nice book” into a “must-read”
What You Receive:
Line Editing to improve flow, tone, and rhythm
Copyediting to correct grammar, spelling, and consistency
Milestone-driven guidance with structured feedback
Professional formatting and design
Distribution setup and guidance
Why It Matters:
This package elevates your manuscript, refining your voice and making your story clear, polished, and publication-ready.
Price: $5,500–$6,500
Who It’s For:
Authors ready for deep editorial partnership
Writers committed to their manuscript as a serious, enduring work
Those seeking structured, milestone-driven guidance from draft to publication
Those who understand that quality editing transforms a “nice book” into a “must-read”
What You Receive:
Developmental Editing: refine structure, strengthen arcs, and clarify pacing
Line and Copyediting: polish every sentence for flow, clarity, and correctness
Professional formatting and premium design
Strategic guidance for distribution and visibility
Close, high-touch communication throughout the process
Why It Matters:
The Signature Package is for authors who understand that meaningful work requires investment. We partner with you to elevate your manuscript to its highest potential, with integrity and precision at every step.
Hawk & Oak accepts a limited number of authors each year to ensure focus and quality.
Apply now to see if your manuscript aligns with our standards and begin your journey toward publication with guidance you can trust.