We work with you to ensure that your book meets the high professional standards you'd expect of an independent publisher and is fit for publication by us and becomes available through all good booksellers
If you'd like a more consultative and collaborative relationship with your publisher then our different approach to publishing is likely to suit you.We aim for these…
- High quality standards for all our books to maximise their chances of success. This is very unlike self-publishing where anything goes and most bookshops and libraries aren’t interested.
- A collaborative approach with authors which respects the voice and wishes of you the author while helping you achieve your best result. We never impose unnecessary editorial rules that undermine free speech or pander to political activists.
- A long term view because previously unpublished authors of even the finest works need time to be discovered by their intended readers and for the books to be reviewed, read and recommended.
- Flexible ways of working rather than one size fits all. Some authors need lots of hands-on help with planning, drafting, editing etc while others can handle almost everything unaided.
- A process that helps authors write books that end up as published works that are well-written, technically sound, commercially viable and widely available at sensible prices.
- As part of the collaboration to provide advice, guidance, support, marketing and sales resources.
- To enable authors to purchase copies of their own books at heavily discounted rates – unlike most publishers who offer small or no discounts.
- A royalty scheme that is based on a 50:50 split of net profits.
If that sounds almost too good to be true you may ask “What’s the catch?”. Well there isn’t one but we do operate a membership scheme that isn’t free and which contributes to our costs. Also, we charge for some optional services such as additional one to one coaching and editing.
Why not get in touch so we can discuss your book further and how we might be able to take it through to publication? You’ve nothing to lose.
If you have already written most of your book, then it’s time to come on board as an author member. If you haven’t yet started writing, or have only written some of your book, then the Author Membership Toolkit may suit you better.
Author membership
If you join us you join a growing community of mutually supportive authors who help each other proactively, especially with promotions and reviews.
You’ll have access to on-line resources, including a help forum. You are invited to attend free monthly Zoom sessions which aim to share know-how and the latest news.
Have you already published?
We are regularly approached for help by authors who have had problems with self-publishing.
If you have had disappointing results or other problems we are happy to do a free assessment with a view to identifying what may be done to deal with the issues.
As one author said “The trouble is that you don’t know what you don’t know” so sometimes there can be fairly simple measures that make a big difference.
In other cases it can be more cost effective for us to re-publish a new version of the book under our umbrella.
Just contact us for a free assessment if you have a self-published book that you need help with. Contact us about it using the form on this page.
We are seeking new and established authors. Have you written a non-fiction books that shares your experiences and expertise? Do get in touch. For fiction, we are keen to support unpublished authors. More generally, we believe in freedom of expression so favour editing with a light touch and shun political correctness.
Further Information
If you would like further information or an initial assessment please submit your details below.
Please note that if you have already written your book or are at an advanced stage in writing it we would prefer to see a synopsis.
Here is a guide to writing a synopsis.
If you have manuscript file or synopsis you’d like to submit you can upload it here.
Repeat for multiple files.
You write your book with advice when you need it and we take care of all the technical and commercial work
Why waste your time working through all the traps and pitfalls of self-publishing when you can concentrate on being an author and have us publish your book professionally?Our aim is to help you to complete writing your book and published it.
Most authors get stuck sooner or later and many find it hard to get started. Wherever you are in the journey we can help you complete it.We also aim to help you do what needs to be done to make your book a success.
By default, we take you through a process that will lead to the publication of your book with us. However, we can also help you to self-publish or submit your book to one of the major publishing houses.
If all you want at this stage is some good advice and guidance then you might like our Author Toolkit which only cost £8 per month (click here for details and 14 day FREE TRIAL).
For that you get access to step-by-step guides plus on-line resources such as downloadable documents plus videos and, not least, access to a forum where you can post requests for help and support.
Initial assessment
If you have an idea for a book or a synopsis for a book you are writing or a draft manuscript we will be happy to give you an initial assessment.
Just contact us about it using the form on this page.
If your manuscript is in a finished state, apart from a final round of edits and checks, then it's probably best to sign up so we can get the work under way because it does take time to complete the preparation work.
We do all the following, which you'd expect an independent publisher to do but the difference is you are consulted about key decisions...- Conduct manuscript checks.
- Format the files ready for printing and ebook production. Insert and format any illustrations (we have guidelines on how best to submit them).
- Allocate an ISBN (an international standard number for book identification) for each edition.
- Create files for the front and back covers.
- Produce proof copies for checking and pre-publication reviews.
- Create individual author web site page(s) to publicise you and your book.
- Publish and distribute through multiple channels.
- Sell your book on-line and fulfil orders for it.
- Copies available to you the author at special rates (typically much more favourable than self-publishing).
- Genuine Print on Demand (PoD) where you can buy as many or as few copies as you want when you want.
- Distributing and selling your book through multiple channels for eBooks and paper book editions - and audiobook where applicable.
- Ongoing support promoting your book. This is very much a collaborative effort.
- Order sales and fulfilment. We handle all orders for your books.
- Collecting payments and processing royalties from sales - split 50:50 with author.
Self-publishing?
We recognise that some authors would rather self-publish than publish with us or any other publisher. For that reason we have a completely separate department that provides technical services to self-publishing authors.
For further details click here.