Your words. Ready for readers.

Choose a route around your readers.

First, we ask what you want the book to do. Is it for family, for readers who will order online, or for copies you will sell at talks and events? We look at the stage of your manuscript and explain the writing, design and production work still required.

We discuss a publishing or printing route, the services you want us to provide and the costs before proceeding. You can get help with a particular stage or ask us to coordinate the agreed preparation.

Bring your book’s pieces together for Amazon KDP.

We can guide you through setting up your own KDP account and help prepare the manuscript, cover, book description and listing information. We work through the details with you so the files and listing describe the book you intend to offer.

You review the book proof and publishing details before the agreed submission. Your book remains in your account, with royalties paid directly to you. We explain the difference between public retail sales and ordering copies for yourself.

Discuss wider distribution and private copies.

If you want to explore distribution beyond Amazon, we can discuss whether IngramSpark might suit the project and what further preparation or support would be needed. We explain the work involved before you commit to that route.

For family copies, an event or direct sales, we can help explore private printing and author-copy options. The choice starts with your plans for the book, rather than a platform chosen in advance.

Know what happens after the files are ready.

We explain the agreed review and approval stages, which account actions need your involvement and what you will receive at completion. We also discuss the book description and presentation that readers will see.

Making a book available and promoting it are different jobs. We clarify what our publishing support includes and discuss any separate promotional work you want, so you know what is covered.

Let’s make a plan for your finished book.

Tell us where you are up to and who you want to reach. We’ll explain the preparation involved and discuss the publishing support you want.

Want to understand the platforms in more detail?

Our blog explains Amazon, IngramSpark and printing options, so you can read further when you want the detail.