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Self-publishing services in the UK, from manuscript to bookshelf.

Editing, proofreading, cover design and Amazon KDP set-up. Everything your manuscript needs to become a book people want to buy.

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Self-publishing puts you in control: your timeline, your cover, your royalties. It also means doing the work a traditional publisher would do. We provide each step as a separate service, so you pay only for what your book needs.

You keep 100% of your rights and royalties. We never take a share of sales, and your book is published under your own account.

Already have a ghostwritten manuscript from us? Publishing services follow on seamlessly, with the same team.

Publishing services.

Editing

Developmental editing, line editing and copy-editing for novels, memoirs and non-fiction, with a fixed quote before we start.

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Proofreading

The last line of defence against typos, inconsistencies and layout errors, before your book reaches readers.

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Cover design

A cover that tells readers exactly what kind of book this is, and makes them want to open it. For print and ebook.

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Amazon KDP

Formatting, upload, categories and keywords, so your book goes live on Amazon in paperback, hardback and Kindle. Under your account, with your royalties.

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How it works.

  1. Send the manuscript

    Share your file and goals. We read a sample and confirm the level of work it needs.

  2. Fixed quote

    You get a fixed price and a delivery date before any work starts.

  3. The work

    Tracked changes and comments you can accept or reject, so you stay in charge of every word.

  4. Ready to publish

    Clean files, ready for print, ebook or submission to agents.

Typical prices.

UK market ranges. Your quote is fixed before any work starts.

PublishingCopy-editingFrom £37 an hourFrom £43 an hour for heavier editingSee the servicePublishingProofreadingFrom £32 an hourFinal check before printSee the servicePublishingBook cover design£200 to £600+Custom cover; bespoke illustrated covers can pass £1,500See the servicePublishingSelf-publishing on Amazon KDP£500 to £1,200Typical total for cover, formatting and set-upSee the service
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Advice from our writers.

Guides and answers on publishing, from the people who write them.

Publishing

Traditional vs self-publishing in the UK: which is right for you?

Traditional vs self-publishing in the UK compared on cost, control, royalties, speed and reach, so you can decide which route suits your book and goals. · 2 min readPublishing

Do you need an ISBN in the UK? A plain-English guide

Do you need an ISBN to publish a book in the UK? When you need one, where UK authors get them, free Amazon ISBNs versus your own, and legal deposit. · 2 min readBooks

How to choose a book title that sells

How to choose a book title that readers remember and search engines find, with nine quick tests, examples by genre, and how subtitles help non-fiction. · 2 min read
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Questions, answered.

How much does it cost to self-publish a book in the UK?

Most authors spend £500 to £1,200 on the essentials: cover, formatting and set-up. Professional editing adds to that, depending on the length and state of the manuscript.

Do you take royalties?

No. Your book is published under your own account and you keep every penny of royalties.

Can you publish in print and ebook?

Yes. We prepare print-ready PDFs and ebook files for Amazon KDP, and can advise on other platforms such as IngramSpark.

Do I need an ISBN?

Amazon can assign a free ISBN, or you can buy your own from Nielsen in the UK. We explain the trade-offs and set up whichever you choose.

Tell us about your project.

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