Services
Ever wonder how those books on your shelf went from ideas in someone’s head to printed and bound collections of papers?
It might seem like alchemy, but it’s actually a simple 7-step process that we take people through, from idea to bookshelf (and beyond). It goes something like this…
Step 1: Idea planning
The aspiring author (that’s you!) has an idea. We work with you to turn that idea into a book plan through our “book planning session”. By the end of the session, you’ll have a plan, a structure, and a clear path to take.
Step 2: Write
Based on your plan, you write the book. We can coach you through this, or we can provide a ghostwriter to write it for you (sshh, our secret!).
Step 3: Feedback
When the book is written, it’s time for vital feedback from us. For your first draft, it’s alpha reading, for your second draft beta reading, and for your third draft a critique. ABC, simple.
Step 4: Editing
Depending on how much work your book needs, we offer content editing (big picture), line editing (wording), copy editing (grammar), and proofreading (typos). You probably won’t need all the types so we’ll guide you on this.
Step 5: Design
This is when your document starts to look like a book. We offer cover design, layout design (inside the book, also known as typesetting), and illustrations.
Step 6: Publishing
You might want a traditional publishing contract (think Penguin RandomHouse) or to self-publish your book. Either way, we will guide you down your chosen path, helping you get a publisher or upload your book online.
Step 7: Marketing
These days, marketing is essential for every author because readers need to find your book and be compelled to buy it. There are 99 ways to market a book, and we’ll help you find the right marketing options for you and your book.
PACKAGES
These packages were specifically designed to meet your needs depending on the budget and services you require.
You can also combine any of the main packages with the add-ons at the bottom.
Test the WatersYour book empowered by us...
Who It’s For:
Authors who are curious about professional support but want to dip their toes in before committing to a full-scale project.
What It Includes:
• A complimentary consultation to understand your book idea and goals.
• A trial of one core service (choose an element such as ghostwriting, critique, editing, or cover design) that lets you experience our process first-hand.
Value Proposition:
This package is your low-risk introduction to our “idea to bookshelf” journey. It’s not just about checking off a service—it’s about experiencing the quality, passion, and expertise that have helped us guide over 1,500 books to publication across 23 countries. You get a taste of how we work, so you can confidently take the next step when you’re ready.
Prices for design services start at £1100 and editing services start at £1400.
Hero's JourneyYour book guided by us...
Who It’s For:
Determined authors ready to transform their book idea into a fully polished, professionally published masterpiece.
What It Includes:
• A comprehensive, end-to-end service covering every stage—from a critique, through editing, to cover design, interior design, proofreading, marketing, printing, upload and final publication.
• A dedicated project manager who acts as your guide through every step, ensuring consistency and quality.
• A tailored roadmap starting with a deep-dive consultation to map out your publishing journey.
• Ongoing book shepherding that guides you through any queries, problems, and empowers you to stay in control while we ensure your manuscript meets professional standards.
• 3D mockup photographs of your book and author email signature.
• Video trailer of your book for YouTube and social media.
• Press release distributed to various news agencies for SEO purposes.
• Templates to guide you on front and back matter (copyright, acknowledgements, call to action, further reading, blurb, etc.)
• Our bespoke project management software BookSimplr to track your project.
• A marketing strategy session with our specialist to plan your marketing campaign.
Value Proposition:
This package is your all-in-one publishing adventure. It’s designed for authors who want the complete experience and the peace of mind that comes with knowing every detail is handled by experts. From our 70+ years of collective experience to the proven track record of 623 satisfied authors as well as award winning designers, and editors your book’s journey will be supported by professionals who are as passionate about your story as you are.
Prices start from: £12k
The Invisible Ink ClubYour book written for you, looked after by us...
Dream of writing a book but don’t have the time (or desire) to write it yourself?
Our ghostwriting package is built for experts, entrepreneurs, professionals, and thought leaders who want to publish a high-quality nonfiction book—but don’t have the time to do the writing themselves. Whether you have voice notes, blog posts, course content, or just a jumble of ideas in your head, we’ll shape them into a compelling, publication-ready manuscript that sounds like you—on your best day.
What we offer:
- A collaborative process to build your book, your way.
We start with a deep planning session to map out your vision, tone, and message. From there, your dedicated ghostwriter will work closely with you to craft the manuscript step by step—with check-ins, feedback loops, and revisions baked in. - A ghostwriter who captures your voice.
You’ll receive a carefully written sample chapter first so we can make sure the tone feels just right before we go any further. Once you’re happy, we’ll ghostwrite the rest of the book in manageable chunks, incorporating your input throughout. - A structured yet flexible workflow.
You’ll be supported by our ghostwriter to keep things moving—whether you're uploading voice recordings or dropping in existing content for us to shape. We accommodate your schedule while keeping the book on track. - Feedback and fine-tuning at every stage.
You'll be invited to give feedback on every section. If anything doesn’t sit right, we’ll revise it until it does. Our aim is to make the book feel like yours—even though you didn’t write a word. - Optional publishing support once the manuscript is complete.
From critique and editing to design and publication, we offer full-service support if you want to keep going after ghostwriting.
What we promise:
We can’t promise your book will hit the bestseller lists or get you on the TED stage—but we can promise it will be smart, strategic, and sound like you. Most of our clients come to us because they care deeply about quality and want a partner they can trust to bring their book to life. You bring the knowledge—we’ll bring the words.
Our typical ghostwriting projects take 3 months to 6 months, depending on your availability and the length of the book. Every book is different, so we tailor the process to suit you.
So if you’re ready to become a published author without having to write the book yourself, we’re here to help.
Prices start from: £5k
Book to DealYour book to publishing deal
Our book-to-deal package is designed for those who have their heart set on a traditional publishing deal. With our insider insights on what literary agents and publishing houses are really looking for, we’ll help you write a compelling nonfiction book proposal and get ready to pitch.
What we offer:
- An honest insight into what the pitching process is like and what to expect if you successfully land a deal, including timelines and royalty rates.
- Insider information on what literary agents and publishers actually want to see in a proposal and what really matters.
- A template book proposal document and query letter written in conjunction with a leading literary agent.
- Objective feedback and guidance on your proposal and query letter to give it the best chance of success—and the addition of our industry insights and best practices to give your proposal a competitive edge.
- Strategy advice to reposition your book idea if it’s unlikely to land a publishing deal as is.
- Feedback and guidance on your sample chapters and book outline to prepare them for submission.
- Help to research relevant literary agents and/or publishers that accept direct submissions for your genre and location.
- A spreadsheet to track your submissions—and the option for us to send the submissions for you.
What we promise:
While we can’t guarantee that you will definitely land a publishing contract as that is out of our hands, we promise to give you a tailored, hands-on approach that offers a far better chance of success than going it alone. Across the industry, the success rate for submissions to agents and publishers is estimated at less than 1%, whereas our current success rate is 50%—meaning that 1 out of 2 authors who work with us get offered at least one publishing contract! We’ve helped authors get offered deals by Penguin RandomHouse, Hay House, Bloomsbury, Routledge, and more. You might just be the next one…
Prices start from: £2k