Book publishing
Self-publishing support from final draft to release day
Publishing a book involves dozens of small decisions. We coordinate editing, design, formatting and platform setup so your book reaches readers looking the way you imagined it.
- Publishing plan built around your goals and budget
- Editing, cover and interior coordinated in one workflow
- Print and ebook files prepared to platform specifications
- Metadata, categories and descriptions drafted for your approval
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Overview
One workflow instead of five separate vendors
Most self-published books pass through several hands: an editor, a cover designer, someone to typeset the interior, and then the author alone at the platform dashboard. Each handover is an opportunity for inconsistent files, mismatched trim sizes or a blurb that no longer matches the final text.
Our publishing service brings those stages into a single, sequenced plan. We review where your manuscript is today, recommend only the stages it actually needs, and keep every deliverable aligned — so the spine width matches the final page count and the description reflects the book you finished, not the one you started.
What's included
What our publishing service covers
Publishing assessment
We review your manuscript, genre and goals, then recommend formats, trim size and the services worth investing in.
Editorial preparation
Editing and proofreading at the level your manuscript needs, scheduled before any layout work begins.
Cover and interior design
A genre-appropriate cover and a clean, readable interior, produced as matching print and digital files.
Format production
Print-ready PDF and reflowable ebook files built and checked against each platform's current requirements.
Metadata and listing copy
Title, subtitle, keywords, categories and book description drafted for your review and approval.
Release coordination
A step-by-step release checklist, proof review and support while your listing goes live.
Workflow
How a publishing project runs
Manuscript review
We read your manuscript, discuss your goals and agree on formats, services and a realistic schedule.
Editing and design
Editorial work is completed first, then cover and interior design are developed in parallel for your feedback.
Production and proofing
Final files are produced, checked and, for print editions, reviewed against a physical or digital proof.
Release
We help you enter metadata, upload files and confirm everything displays correctly once the book is live.
Who it's for
Is this service right for you?
Book Publishing Services is a good fit for:
- First-time authors who want a guided route to publication
- Experienced authors who would rather delegate production
- Non-fiction experts publishing a book alongside their business
- Authors re-releasing an older title with a refreshed design
You stay the publisher of recordSelf-publishing means the accounts, rights and royalties remain in your name. We prepare files and guide you through each step; we do not take ownership of your book or your publishing accounts.
Book Editing and Proofreading
Developmental, line and copy editing plus a final proofread, matched to your manuscript's needs.
Learn moreBook Cover Design Services
Genre-aware covers designed to read clearly as a thumbnail and on the shelf.
Learn moreBook Formatting
Professional interior layout for print and ebook editions, with consistent typography.
Learn moreAmazon Publishing Services
Prepare files, metadata and listing details for publishing through Amazon Kindle Direct Publishing.
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Questions about Book Publishing Services
Can't find what you're looking for? Contact us and we'll answer your questions directly.
Ask a questionDo I need to have finished writing before I start?
For publishing, yes — the manuscript should be complete. If you are still drafting, our ghostwriting and ebook writing services, or a developmental edit, may be the better starting point.
Which publishing platforms do you work with?
We prepare files for the major self-publishing platforms, including Amazon Kindle Direct Publishing and other retailers and distributors you choose. We will confirm the right combination for your goals during the review.
Who owns the rights to my book?
You do. You publish under your own accounts, and the finished files are delivered to you.
How long does publishing take?
It depends on how much editing and design the manuscript needs. After reviewing your manuscript we provide a schedule for your specific project rather than a generic estimate.
Ready to turn your manuscript into a book?
Share your manuscript details and we will recommend a publishing plan that fits your book.