Southern Hospitality Publishing Packages –From $4200
Invest in Your Literary Legacy with SOMO Publishing House
Palmetto Punch Publishing Package – $4,200
A strong, streamlined foundation for getting your book into the world.
Included:
ISBN Assignment – Unique ISBNs for print and eBook formats.
Library of Congress Registration – Filing for LCCN.
Copyright Registration – U.S. Copyright Office registration.
Print & eBook Distribution – Available on Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Apple Books, Kobo, and more.
Regional Placement – Indie bookstores, libraries, and select chain bookstores in your local city.
Print-on-Demand Setup – IngramSpark or Amazon KDP configuration for print fulfillment.
Mint Julep Publishing Package – $7,500
Everything in Palmetto Punch, plus professional design and manuscript review.
Included:
All services from Palmetto Punch, plus:
Interior Layout Design – Custom layout for print and eBook formats (up to 100,000 words).
Cover Design – Professionally designed, genre-tailored covers for print and eBook.
One Round of Design Revisions – Author feedback applied to cover and interior.
Manuscript Quality Check – Pre-production readiness review.
Manuscript Critique – Detailed feedback (up to 5,000 words) on structure, pacing, character development, and more.
Sales Tracking & Royalty Reports – Monthly updates via your author portal.
Southern Comfort Publishing Package – $10,000+
Everything in Palmetto Punch and Mint Julep, plus expanded marketing, visibility, and author support.
Included:
All services from Palmetto Punch and Mint Julep, plus:
Contest Entries – Up to 3 entries into relevant writing competitions.
Advertising – Featured placement on SOMO’s website, newsletter, and email list.
Social Media Templates – Up to 3 branded, ready-to-use post mockups with copy.
Press Release Templates – One radio and one print release template.
Coaching Session – One 45-minute session with a literary coach (additional fees may apply).
Complimentary Author Copies – Up to 5 printed copies of your book.
Advanced Reader Copies (ARCs) – Up to 5 ARCs for early reviews and engagement.
Exclusive Discounts – Savings on SOMO workshops, retreats, and author services.
Included with All Packages:
Complimentary one-year subscription to My Chaotic Erotic Writer’s Life on Substack.
Complimentary three-month membership to The Negrotarian Story Distillery.
Professional Editing Requirement
We strongly recommend that all manuscripts be professionally edited prior to submission. However, if your manuscript aligns with our mission of amplifying Southern Black women’s voices and shows promise, we will consider it for publication provided you're open to working with one of our preferred professional editors. These editors are part of our trusted network and specialize in preparing manuscripts for independent and hybrid publishing success. Please note: editing services are not included in the base package but are essential to our publishing process—we are committed to only publishing quality work that meets national industry benchmarks.
Flexible Payment Options
To make this opportunity more accessible, we offer flexible payment plans:
One-half deposit due upon signing your publishing contract
The remaining balance is split into six monthly payments.
This hybrid publishing package is tailored to support emerging Southern women writers, especially those from Black and marginalized communities, who are ready to publish with creative control, cultural integrity, and professional support.
Invest in Your Literary Legacy with SOMO Publishing House
Palmetto Punch Publishing Package – $4,200
A strong, streamlined foundation for getting your book into the world.
Included:
ISBN Assignment – Unique ISBNs for print and eBook formats.
Library of Congress Registration – Filing for LCCN.
Copyright Registration – U.S. Copyright Office registration.
Print & eBook Distribution – Available on Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Apple Books, Kobo, and more.
Regional Placement – Indie bookstores, libraries, and select chain bookstores in your local city.
Print-on-Demand Setup – IngramSpark or Amazon KDP configuration for print fulfillment.
Mint Julep Publishing Package – $7,500
Everything in Palmetto Punch, plus professional design and manuscript review.
Included:
All services from Palmetto Punch, plus:
Interior Layout Design – Custom layout for print and eBook formats (up to 100,000 words).
Cover Design – Professionally designed, genre-tailored covers for print and eBook.
One Round of Design Revisions – Author feedback applied to cover and interior.
Manuscript Quality Check – Pre-production readiness review.
Manuscript Critique – Detailed feedback (up to 5,000 words) on structure, pacing, character development, and more.
Sales Tracking & Royalty Reports – Monthly updates via your author portal.
Southern Comfort Publishing Package – $10,000+
Everything in Palmetto Punch and Mint Julep, plus expanded marketing, visibility, and author support.
Included:
All services from Palmetto Punch and Mint Julep, plus:
Contest Entries – Up to 3 entries into relevant writing competitions.
Advertising – Featured placement on SOMO’s website, newsletter, and email list.
Social Media Templates – Up to 3 branded, ready-to-use post mockups with copy.
Press Release Templates – One radio and one print release template.
Coaching Session – One 45-minute session with a literary coach (additional fees may apply).
Complimentary Author Copies – Up to 5 printed copies of your book.
Advanced Reader Copies (ARCs) – Up to 5 ARCs for early reviews and engagement.
Exclusive Discounts – Savings on SOMO workshops, retreats, and author services.
Included with All Packages:
Complimentary one-year subscription to My Chaotic Erotic Writer’s Life on Substack.
Complimentary three-month membership to The Negrotarian Story Distillery.
Professional Editing Requirement
We strongly recommend that all manuscripts be professionally edited prior to submission. However, if your manuscript aligns with our mission of amplifying Southern Black women’s voices and shows promise, we will consider it for publication provided you're open to working with one of our preferred professional editors. These editors are part of our trusted network and specialize in preparing manuscripts for independent and hybrid publishing success. Please note: editing services are not included in the base package but are essential to our publishing process—we are committed to only publishing quality work that meets national industry benchmarks.
Flexible Payment Options
To make this opportunity more accessible, we offer flexible payment plans:
One-half deposit due upon signing your publishing contract
The remaining balance is split into six monthly payments.
This hybrid publishing package is tailored to support emerging Southern women writers, especially those from Black and marginalized communities, who are ready to publish with creative control, cultural integrity, and professional support.
While our package is pretty inclusive, the $10,000 flat fee doesn’t cover specialty requests nor does it include services from our Preferred Partner Network. Any work a partner does for you, is between you and them.