You’ve written a book and you’d like to publish it …
Do please get in touch. You have a unique story to tell, and we could offer the publishing contract you are looking for as you fulfil your dream of seeing your work in print.
We publish memoir, local history, poetry, children’s picture books and general fiction. We work on a collaborative basis, in that the author shares some of the costs of publishing their work but in all other ways we operate on a mainstream basis. We’ve found that this is the best way to represent a brilliant range of authors and to ensure that you feel empowered by the path your work is taking.
We take our role very personally. We love to publish the book that perfectly suits your unique voice as an author, creating a lasting treasure.
How do I submit my manuscript?
The best way to get in touch is by
email. We’d love to hear from you. Ideally, your email will include a short description of your writing background and your hopes for the book. You should also include the manuscript as a Word document or PDF. If you are more comfortable submitting a short sample from your work, this is fine. And you are always welcome to ask any questions you may have.
Once we’ve received your manuscript, we’ll get back to you swiftly with our thoughts.
We are selective about the titles we publish, but we’re also very friendly. All of our authors have an original story to tell and you could be just the writer we are looking for.
What happens when we agree to publish a work?
We are a publisher, so we’re very selective about the books we represent and each title we produce passes through a thorough editing stage. We naturally provide all text formatting, cover design and we can even scan images (eg old family photographs for your memoir, or illustrations). Our in-house editor will work with you to give your manuscript that final layer of polish. We offer excellent terms and we pay generous royalties.
Where will my books be sold?
We routinely publish in paperback for the distribution network to UK bookshops, and also worldwide through Amazon and ebook. Your book will be showcased in our Cirencester bookshop and we can even host an informal event for you if you have local guests you’d like to invite. You will also be given a number of books for your own use.
What about marketing support?
Book marketing is daunting but not as challenging as it may seem. We are active on social media and have plenty of experience of reaching out to the local and regional press. You have a unique to story to tell and we will work with you to help you to find the best way to share it. We give plenty of advice and we can support you with marketing material for your events. Most importantly, you will have a publisher representing you and your book as you get to grips with all that you can do to reach your readers.
Our authors come to us because we treat them as the individual they deserve to be and our books are beautiful. Could you be our next author? Please
get in touch
