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Let’s make the book you want in the world.

From an idea or a few poems to a finished manuscript, we help you understand the work ahead. Our author-funded publishing services are agreed around your goals, material and budget.

Start where you are

You do not need to arrive with every answer. Tell us what you hope to make, who it is for and where you need support. We review your material before preparing a proposal.

Writing and editorial support

Your voice stays central. Depending on the agreed scope, we can help develop the manuscript, work with you on structure and language, or coordinate writing support with attribution agreed in advance.

Manuscript review

SPH reviews the manuscript, author goals and publishing needs before preparing a quote.

Editing coordination

Editorial services can be scoped into the publishing plan after human review.

Cover and book design

SPH coordinates cover direction, interior design, layout and production-ready files.

Pre-press

Files are prepared and checked before external printing work begins.

Printing coordination

SPH works with external press and production partners rather than operating as a traditional royalty publisher.

Distribution and marketing

Distribution and marketing support can be quoted depending on the book and author goals.

How the process runs

  1. Submit details. Share the manuscript link, services needed and basic book information.
  2. Human review. SPH reviews the request before preparing any commercial quote.
  3. Quote and payment. The author can review the quote and submit payment proof when ready.
  4. Production tracking. Documents, approvals and production updates are tracked in the author account.

Understand the scope and value

Your proposal should make the services, stages, cost and exclusions clear. Compare the support included, from editing and design to production coordination and any distribution or campaign work. We want you to make an informed decision about what fits your book.

An editor reads every application and replies either way.

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