Publishing your own book needn't be complicated.With more than 30 years' experience in book production, printing andpublishing, we can guide you through the process and provide as much - or aslittle - help as you require. You remain the author, retain control of yourwork and make the final decisions.
Self-publishing allows you to retain control over your work and the decisions that shape it. We'll explain the options for design, printing, formats, distribution and marketing, while you decide what is right for your book.
After working so hard on a manuscript, it’s unlikely to be all about the money for most authors, but its importance can’t be denied. Not only are the barriers to entry in self-publishing lower, but the margins for the author are higher. When you work with a traditional publisher, they have to take their cut, and this can be particularly large when print runs are smaller. By self-publishing your book, you can earn more for each book that you sell.
As technology has improved, self-published authors now have access to high-quality printing and book distribution networks similar to traditionally published authors. Your self-published book will be indistinguishable in print quality from any other book on the shelves, and our proofreading and editing services give you total peace-of-mind that your writing will have a chance to shine its brightest.
Our team of experts will work with you hand in hand to guide you through our Six-Step Book Publishing process:
A professional fresh pair of eyes can help prepare your manuscript for publication. Proofreading checks spelling, punctuation, grammar and formatting, while editing can provide broader guidance on structure, style, continuity and clarity. You remain in control of any suggested changes.
Our desire for the highest standards mean that we provide a proofreading service as standard alongside our printing services. We’ll go over your manuscript with a fine-tooth comb before we fire up the printing press. Our proofreading team will check the following is perfect and provide a report on our findings:
Take your work to the next level and ensure your book is of the highest quality with our optional editing service. Good editing can make the difference to the success of a book; whether you need help eliminating pesky repetitions, advice on structure or style, or a keen eye to spot plot holes, we offer a service to suit your needs. By utilising our editing team’s expertise in quality control from start to finish, you guarantee perfection and cost-efficiency.
Allow a fresh pair of experienced eyes to finesse the details of your book. Our editing team will assess and advise on the following features:
Good book design makes a book attractive, professional and enjoyable to read. We can help with cover design, typography, page layout, images and illustrations, working with your ideas and the needs of your intended readers.
Love of a book starts at first sight; make an impression with a book cover designed by our talented team. Our knowledge of the stylistic conventions of different genres will allow your book to appeal to your desired audience, whilst you retain the control to create the cover you have always dreamed of. Allow our experience in selecting typefaces and imagery to complement your vision to make your book stand out from the crowd.
The devil is in the detail, and although book formatting doesn’t sound much fun, it’s vital in creating a professional and accessible book for your readers.
Our reformatting service will ensure that every last page of your manuscript reaches the highest possible standard of formatting. Let us take the hassle out of laying out your text, inputting images, page numbering and paragraph spacing, leaving you with total peace of mind that your book is perfectly presented.
Bring your words to life with original images created for you by our talented illustrators. We will discuss style, colour and subject-matter with you to develop the perfect visual accompaniment to your work.
Sometimes only a photograph will do. Allow us to provide bespoke photography and image sourcing for your book, ensuring the perfect visual fit.
We use established printing partners to match the production method to your book, quantity, quality requirements and budget. We can provide paperback and hardback books in black & white or colour, from short digital runs starting at 25 copies to larger litho quantities.
Your book can also be professionally prepared for digital readers and listeners. We can arrange eBook conversion, audiobook production and, where required, digital distribution.
For authors who want their book available to order without holding large stocks, Print-on-Demand can provide a practical route to online and book-trade availability. We can advise on ISBNs, title information and suitable distribution arrangements.
Publishing is only the beginning. Through specialist partners, we can help with appropriate digital marketing and social media activity to support awareness of your book.
Lend yourself credibility and engage your readers in real-time with a website. Creating an online space for your book and yourself allows readers to get to know what you are all about; it’s a personal touch that can really drive sales and build a fanbase for your work. Our marketing team can provide technical support, design and content to get your website off the ground and running smoothly.
Writing a book can be one thing, but writing code in another! Let our team take your words and transform them into an online presence to be proud of.
Social media is a fantastic tool to advertise your book through that all important word-of-mouth. Our team of marketers consider the demographics of your target audience to help you develop a social media presence and make waves online. Take advantage of our expert knowledge to get your book noticed and reach readers all over the world with a strong social media strategy.
Whether you want to tweet to your heart’s content, having real-time conversations with your novel’s readers, or post stunning visuals from your cookbook on Instagram, DolmanScott can provide suggestions for engaging content, as well as tips and tricks to get your audience hooked on your writing.
We’re all familiar with the power of a good advert; they help to build a brand and create an awareness of it in your target audience’s mind. Our team of marketers specialise in direct digital marketing of books through sites such as Twitter, Facebook and Amazon, making it easy for readers to get your book into their hands quickly. In the constantly evolving digital advertising space, make the most of targeted advertising and allow us to take the stress out of the technical side of things.
Good book design makes a book attractive, professional and enjoyable to read. We can help with cover design, typography, page layout, images and illustrations, working with your ideas and the needs of your intended readers.
Find Out MoreWe use established printing partners to match the production method to your book, quantity, quality requirements and budget. We can provide paperback and hardback books in black & white or colour, from short digital runs starting at 25 copies to larger litho quantities.
Find Out MoreYour book can also be professionally prepared for digital readers and listeners. We can arrange eBook conversion, audiobook production and, where required, digital distribution.
Find Out MoreFor authors who want their book available to order without holding large stocks, Print-on-Demand can provide a practical route to online and book-trade availability. We can advise on ISBNs, title information and suitable distribution arrangements.
Find Out MorePublishing is only the beginning. Through specialist partners, we can help with appropriate digital marketing and social media activity to support awareness of your book.
If you are printing a book with us, we will agree on a number of copies to be printed and deliver these directly to you. You will be able to distribute your book and sell it by yourself however you like!
If you choose to use our publishing services we will ensure that your book is available to order in bookshops and online. Our publishing operates on a Print-on-Demand system where, when a book is ordered, a single copy is printed and dispatched.
With DolmanScott, the copyright is always retained by the author.
ISBN stands for International Standard Book Number; having an ISBN enters your book into a database which details bibliographic information. ISBN numbers are used by retailers and libraries to catalogue their titles. As a result, if you want to sell your book through major retailers or stock your book in libraries you will need to have an ISBN.
When using our Book Publishing service we provide an ISBN for your book as part of your package.
The decision to stock a book in-store is down to the individual retailer. By publishing with DolmanScott, we will ensure that your book can be ordered for purchase through any bookshop or online retailer via our Print-on-Demand service. If you wish to see your book on the shelves of a bookshop, you will need to arrange this directly with the retailer.
DolmanScott will ensure that your book is available to order from Amazon and other online retailers specified by you.
We will make sure that your book is available to readers in the UK and US and can provide access in many other countries besides.
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Not sure which publishing or printing services you need? Simply tell us about your book and where you are in the process. We'll review your requirements and advise you on the most appropriate next steps.
