Self-Publishing Support

Publish Your Book on Your Own Terms

Prefer to publish through your own accounts? We guide you through every step, from ISBNs to your first proof. You stay the publisher. We make sure every step is done right, in the right order.

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When You Self-Publish

When you self-publish, you are the publisher. You decide when your book comes out, how it looks, where it is sold, and what it costs.

What you get

  • Control over timing, design, and price
  • Your rights stay with you
  • Royalties paid by the platforms you publish through
  • Accounts in your own name

What you take on

  • Accounts to set up
  • Files to prepare for each format
  • Many small details to get right
  • That is where we come in

The Road to Publication

Six stages take a finished manuscript to a book readers can order. We work through them with you, one at a time.

  1. Stage 1: Final manuscript

    Edited and proofread text, ready for layout.

  2. Stage 2: Publishing plan

    Formats, platforms, pricing choices, and a realistic release date.

  3. Stage 3: ISBNs and copyright page

    Guidance on ISBNs for each format, plus the copyright page and other front pages.

  4. Stage 4: Book details

    Title, subtitle, description, categories, and keywords that help readers find the book.

  5. Stage 5: Files and platform setup

    Print and ebook files uploaded to your chosen platforms, under your own accounts.

  6. Stage 6: Proof and release

    A proof to check carefully before you approve the book for sale.

Formats You Can Publish

  • Paperback
  • Hardcover
  • Ebook
  • Large print

Many authors start with a paperback and an ebook. Hardcover and large-print editions can suit memoirs, gift books, and readers who prefer bigger type.

You stay in control

  • Publishing accounts in your name
  • You approve the final files and the proof
  • You set the price and the release date
  • Sales reports and royalties go to you

Questions We Hear Often

  • “I don’t understand the difference between the publishing platforms.”

    We explain the main options, including print-on-demand and wider distribution, and help you choose.

  • “Do I need my own ISBN?”

    It depends on the platform and your plans. We explain the options and what each one means for you.

  • “I’ve heard stories about companies that take control of your book.”

    With self-publishing, your accounts and your rights stay with you. We guide; you decide.

  • “I only want a few copies for my family.”

    Short print runs are possible without listing the book for public sale. We talk through the options.

Self-Publishing Questions

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Ready to Publish on Your Own Terms?

Tell us where your manuscript is now and how you would like to publish. We will map out the steps between here and release.