Harmony Publishing vs Palmetto Publishing
Palmetto Publishing is a US self-publishing services company with published item prices and quote-based packages.
Short version. Palmetto Publishing is a US self-publishing services company offering cover design, editing, formatting, illustration, printing, distribution and marketing. It publishes some item prices, and says its authors keep 100% of royalties, but its full package price comes from a quote after a consultation. Our packages and their prices are published on one page, with printed copies from Complete up. If you want to see the price before you talk to anyone, that is the main difference.
Side by side
| Harmony Publishing | Palmetto Publishing | |
|---|---|---|
| What it is | A full-service self-publishing company: editing from Premium, cover, layout, ISBN, printing, eBook and distribution | A US self-publishing services company: cover, editing, formatting, illustration, printing, distribution and marketing |
| Pricing model | Packages with the price on the page | Quote-based packages, with some item prices published; its FAQ says a consultant sets the price after a conversation |
| Published prices | From $699 (Essentials) | Cover design from $799 (custom cover from $899); copy edit $0.038 a word; line edit $0.046 a word; metadata optimization $399; illustration from $249 for a half page; writing coach $900 a month |
| Royalties | You keep 100% of royalties and all rights | Authors keep 100% of royalties, per its homepage and terms |
| Printing | Printed copies from Complete ($1,299) up | Paperback and hardcover printing offered |
| Editing | Editing from Premium (copyediting and proofreading); Rockstar adds a developmental review | Copy and line editing offered as services |
| Best for | Authors who want the package price and inclusions before a conversation | Authors who want a full-service editor, designer and printer and are happy to work from a quote |
Competitor descriptions reflect their published service structure at the time of writing and may change. Check current terms directly. Our prices are on the packages page.
Palmetto figures come from palmettopublishing.com (homepage, terms, FAQ, services and blog pages), checked 4 October 2026.
Three questions to ask any provider
Including us. The answers decide more about value than the headline price:
- Ask who the publisher of record will be. If it is not you or your imprint, understand why before you sign.
- Ask what royalty share they take. Any percentage of your sales is a cost that compounds over the life of the book.
- Ask whether you receive your editable source files. If you cannot take your book elsewhere later, you are locked in.
On all three, our answer is: you are the publisher of record, we take no royalties, and you receive your print-ready and editable files.
Frequently asked questions
Does Palmetto Publishing publish its prices?
In part. Individual items such as cover design, copy editing and marketing have prices on its pages, but its FAQ says a publishing consultant sets the full price once it understands what you need.
Do I keep my royalties with Palmetto Publishing?
Palmetto states that authors keep 100% of royalties, and its terms say the author receives 100% of the royalties profit for each wholesale print copy sold for which it receives payment.
How does Harmony Publishing show its prices?
Our packages and their prices are on one page, with what each package includes. Printed copies start at the Complete package, and editing starts at Premium.
Which is better for me?
Compare the two on inclusions and on the total you are quoted. Palmetto's item prices help you price individual services; our package page lets you compare whole packages directly.