First things first:
Silver package: Ideal for self-publishing beginners – with personal support, ISBN, eBook and print publication as well as up to 50% fee.
Gold package: For the highest demands – including proofreading, layout deluxe, professional cover and blurb.
Target groups: Silver is aimed at cost-conscious authors with a finished manuscript, Gold at authors who want to bring their book up to publishing level.
Both packages: Offer worldwide distribution, professional support and flexible publishing without the need for a traditional publisher.
Writing your own book is a significant milestone. But the journey does not end with the last sentence – it often only really begins there. Because now the next big decision is pending: How do I successfully bring my book to market?
Many authors deliberately decide against the classic publishing route and instead rely on self-publishing – and for good reason: more creative control, higher profit sharing and an often faster publishing process. But self-publishing doesn’t mean having to do everything alone.
Here comes GRIN – an established publishing platform that provides authors with professional support and makes the entire publication process structured and transparent. At GRIN we offer you two tailor-made packages: the Silver Package and the Gold Package. In this article, we’ll show you what services are included, where the differences are, and which package best suits your book project.
The Silver Package: The professional start for your book project
If you want to publish your book and rely on a solid foundation, personal support and a fair price-performance ratio , the Silver package is just right for you.
Services at a glance:
- Personal contact person
You will receive a personal contact person who will accompany you through the entire process – from submitting your manuscript to publication. So you’re never on your own. - Up to 50 % Author’s Fee
As an author, you will be fairly rewarded for your success. GRIN gives you one of the most attractive profit sharing in self-publishing: up to 50 % of net revenue per year book. - Publication as eBook and print
Your book will be published both digitally and in print – with its own international ISBN, which makes it visible and orderable for retailers worldwide. - Worldwide distribution in over 300 online shops
Thanks to the connection to leading booksellers such as Amazon, Thalia or Barnes & Noble, your work will be available internationally – without additional marketing contracts. - Cover service and layout check
We take care of an appealing basic cover according to your ideas and check the layout of your manuscript for technical and design correctness – for a clean reading experience in print and eBook.
Who is the Silver package for?
- For authors with a finished manuscript who want to publish cost-effectively
- For self-publishers who want to publish in a controlled but professional way
- For first-time authors who want a clear, structured entry into self-publishing
The Gold Package: Maximum Quality and Personal Branding
You want to do more than just publish – you want your book to be a high-quality, compelling work to the market? Then the Gold package is the right choice. It’s the Premium solution from GRIN and includes additional services that will take your book project to a new level in terms of content and appearance. Included are all services that are also included in the Silver package.
Additional Premium Services in the Gold Package:
- Layout Deluxe
Instead of a simple layout check, you get a comprehensive, high-quality book design. Your work gets an individually designed look – especially advantageous for novels, non-fiction books or artistic projects. - Professional Blurb
GRIN creates an individual, convincing blurb that presents your book in the best light – an important factor in the purchase decision. - Intensive support and advice
You will be closely accompanied and benefit from tailor-made advice across all aspects of your book publication – right up to marketing.
Who is the Gold Pack for?
- For authors who have the highest standards of quality and presentation
- For professional self-publishers who strive for visibility and branding
- For authors who want a book that is published on a publisher’s level, both in terms of content and appearance
Additional services
You want to optimize your book even further and need professional help? No problem! With our fee-based additional services, no wish is left unfulfilled:
GRIN Cover Plus 50 € | No cover idea yet? No problem. Our graphic designer searches for motifs and designs your individual book cover – creatively, professionally and matching your story. As part of this service, we also include your author’s photo on the back of the book. |
GRIN Proofreading from 3 €/page | Flawless is better: We check spelling and grammar so that your text comes across as clean and professional. |
GRIN Editing (with plot check) from 5 €/page | Style and logic We check spelling, grammar and style for correctness and consistency. We also analyze the plot and make sure that the structure is exciting and logical. |
Silver vs. Gold – The Big Comparison at a Glance
| Achievement | Silver Package | Gold Package |
| Personal contact person | ✅ Yes | ✅ Yes |
| eBook and print publishing | ✅ Yes, incl. ISBN | ✅ Yes, incl. ISBN |
| Profit Sharing | ✅ Up to 50 % | ✅ Up to 50 % |
| Worldwide distribution | ✅ Yes (300+ shops) | ✅ Yes (300+ shops) |
| Cover design | ✅ Standard Cover | ✅ Cover Plus with multiple designs & author image |
| Layout | ✅ Layout check | ✅ Layout Deluxe |
| Blurb | ❌ Not included | ✅ Professionally formulated |
| Personal brand image | ❌ Rather limited | ✅ With author image and premium design |
Conclusion: Your book, your decision – but please be professional
Both GRIN packages offer you a structured, reliable and professional publishing process – without a publisher, but with the support of real professionals.
- Choose the Silver package if you’re looking for a budget-conscious yet professional product. of your book. It offers everything you need to get started, including support, ISBN and international sales.
- Opt for the Gold package if you want a premium result at publisher level Want. You benefit from content optimization, individual design and exclusive support – ideal for authors who want to appear as a brand in the long term.
In the end, what counts is that your book deserves a strong appearance and we provide you with the right platform at every level.
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FAQ
No – a preliminary inquiry is not necessary. You can submit your manuscript directly via our platform. We will check your text after receipt and get back to you with the further procedure.
No. The services included in the package are complete. There are no additional costs outside of the package prices.
Yes. Your book will receive an international ISBN and can therefore be ordered worldwide online and in brick-and-mortar bookstores – including at Amazon, Thalia, Hugendubel and many other shops.
The average turnaround time is around three to four weeks, depending on the package you choose, the size of your book, and the current workload.
Yes. You can submit your own image or motif – our design team will create a professional cover from it.
For Cover Plus: Our graphic designer selects a suitable motif and creates several designs to choose from.
The format of your book will be determined together in the publishing process – suitable for the genre and target audience.
As soon as your book is published, you can order discounted copies via your GRIN author profile . Payment is possible by PayPal or credit card , but not by invoice.
