Pre-Publication Services

 Book editing is  one of the most crucial aspects of publishing, whether you're working  with a publishing company or going it alone. Having a well-written  manuscript can make all the difference - not only to your book sales,  but to your reputation as an author. For that reason, we believe book  editing should be as high-quality (and yet as cost-effective) as  possible, because it's not something any author should be without!

 Work with a professional Writing Advisor to perfect your  manuscript. Our Writing Advisor Service can help you with any aspect of  book-writing, whether you’re at the very beginning stage of drafting up  an idea, stuck on plot, or starting to consider that final polish.
One  of the hardest parts of being an author is learning how to write a good  book. And not only that, but learning how to write a book that is  engaging, innovative, and highly recommendable. What are the secrets  behind writing a great book? By working with a supportive and  experienced Writing Advisor, you can ensure that your book has the best  chance of success. 

Our selection of books caters to all reading interests and age groups. From picture books for kids to thrillers for adults, we have something for every member of the family. Come in and explore our shelves today.

 See your stories brought to life with high-quality, vivid book illustrations that speak to your readers. See characters become real and landscapes  jump out from the page with colourful, detailed illustrations that make  your book stand out from the crowd. Whether it's children's book illustrations or drawings to accompany poetry, sometimes a little visual aid can go a long way! 

 The book cover design is often argued to be the most important aspect of a book, as this is  what catches the reader’s attention first and is often the ultimate  factor in the purchase decision. Why opt for a templated, basic cover  that might lose a reader’s interest when you can ensure that your book  cover design is entirely unique?

 An Editorial Assessment is a detailed report on your entire  manuscript and is most helpful to an author in the early stages of  drafting, who wants to know if there are any fundamental issues in their  manuscript that need work. This is especially helpful if the author  wants to approach literary agents/traditional publishers or if they are  trying to establish if their manuscript is worth publishing. 

  Attracting the  interest of a literary agent and/or a publishing house is extremely  difficult, as you usually only get one chance to impress. We hear from  too many authors who have submitted to agents, only to be rejected as  the agent did not feel that their manuscript was ‘ready’, due to various  flaws or editorial issues that could have been prevented. Our Literary  Agent Package involves ensuring that your manuscript is of the highest  quality that it can be to give you the best chance of success.

 Have you finished the first draft of your manuscript and you’re  wondering where to start with the editing process? Or have you finished  the final draft of your manuscript and want to test the reception with  readers before you publish? Our Beta Reader service might be just what  you need at this point in your writing journey. Share your manuscript  with up to five experienced beta readers who will provide you with  feedback on your book and let you know which elements they loved and  which could be improved, and how. 

  A Developmental Edit provides thorough feedback on your entire  manuscript, focusing on large-scale issues such as plot holes,  inconsistencies, pacing, characterisation and structure. It will also  examine line-level issues such as word choice and sentence structure to  some extent, though not in as much detail as a Copy-edit.