Your Story, Beautifully Brought to Life

A considered starting point for independent authors.

Every book begins somewhere. The First Light package helps you take your finished manuscript through the essential stages of preparation and publication, with professional support to help bring your story to readers.

Your package includes

• Professional Proofreading — A careful final check for spelling, punctuation, grammar and typographical errors.
• Professional Formatting & Typesetting — A clean, reader-friendly interior layout prepared for publication.
• E-book & Paperback Preparation — Professionally prepared digital and print-ready files.
• Amazon Publishing Guidance — Support with preparing your book for publication through Amazon KDP.
• Complimentary 3D Book Mock-up — A promotional visual showcasing your book in a professional presentation.
• ISBN & Barcode Guidance — Support with ISBN arrangements and barcode requirements, subject to the selected publishing route.
• Print-on-Demand Setup — Assistance configuring eligible print-on-demand services.
• Dedicated Project Manager — A consistent point of contact throughout your publishing journey.
• Your Rights, Your Story — You retain ownership of your copyright and intellectual property.

Ideal for authors with a finished, well-edited manuscript who need professional preparation and publishing support.

Editing & Manuscript Preparation

Your manuscript receives professional proofreading to identify spelling, punctuation, grammar and typographical errors before publication. This service is intended for manuscripts that have already been edited and are ready for their final checks.

If your manuscript needs more substantial attention, you can add one of our specialist editing services:

The Story Edit — £1.20 per 100 words

The Line Edit — £0.70–£1.00 per 100 words

The Complete Edit — £0.85–£1.20 per 100 words

A complete publishing pathway for authors ready to grow.

Your manuscript deserves room to flourish. The Glasshouse package combines editorial refinement, professional book production and wider distribution support to help transform your manuscript into a polished book, ready to meet its audience.

Everything in The First Light package, plus

• Professional Editing & Proofreading — Editing tailored to your manuscript's needs, alongside a final proofreading stage where appropriate. The exact editing scope is agreed before work begins.
• E-book, Paperback & Hardcover Production — Preparation of your book for three formats, where supported by your chosen publishing platforms.
• Distribution Across Five Platforms — Assistance setting up distribution through five agreed publishing platforms or channels, subject to eligibility.
• Amazon Author Central Setup — Help establishing your author profile and presenting your work professionally.
• Dedicated Editorial Oversight — A named editorial lead to coordinate feedback and maintain consistency throughout the agreed editing process.
• Bespoke 3D Book Cover Mock-ups — Promotional mock-ups with revisions to the agreed design brief.
• Author Style Guide — A tailored reference to maintain consistency in spelling, punctuation, style and terminology.
• Publishing Project Management — Coordinated support from manuscript preparation through to publication setup.
• Copyright & Royalty Retention — You retain your intellectual property and receive royalties according to your agreements with the relevant publishing platforms.

Ideal for first-time authors and writers seeking a more comprehensive, professionally supported publishing experience..

Choose Your Editorial Pathway

Every manuscript has different needs. The Glasshouse package includes your choice of one specialist edit, selected according to the stage and requirements of your manuscript.

The Story Edit — £1.20 per 100 words. Developmental feedback on structure, pacing, characterisation, continuity and narrative direction, including a 4–6 page editorial report.

The Line Edit — £0.70–£1.00 per 100 words. Detailed refinement of grammar, punctuation, readability, tone, syntax and stylistic consistency, including a tailored style guide.

Your chosen edit is agreed before work begins. If your manuscript would benefit from both developmental and line-level editing, we

A premium publishing and author-brand experience.

For authors who want to take their publishing ambitions further, The Grand Arcade brings together comprehensive editorial support, multi-format production, wider distribution and promotional preparation. It is designed to help you present your book professionally while building the foundations of your author platform.

Everything in The Glasshouse package, plus

• Advanced Editorial Support — A more extensive agreed editing scope, including detailed line-level refinement and developmental feedback where required.
• Expanded Global Distribution — Assistance with distribution through 10 or more agreed platforms or channels, subject to availability and eligibility.
• Press Release Preparation — A professionally written press release and guidance on suitable distribution opportunities. Paid distribution fees are quoted separately unless specified.
• Author Social Media Setup — Branded author profiles on agreed social media platforms, with consistent presentation of your author identity.
• Premium Cover Design & Mock-ups — A tailored visual direction with revisions within the agreed design scope.
• Complimentary Author Copies — An agreed number of printed copies, with printing and delivery costs clearly specified in your proposal.
• Enhanced Author Branding — Guidance on presenting your author profile, book description and promotional messaging consistently.
• Priority Project Management — A coordinated publishing schedule with clear milestones and regular project updates.
• Publication & Launch Guidance — Practical support preparing your book for release and planning initial promotional activity.
• Full Copyright Retention — You retain ownership of your manuscript and intellectual property.
• Platform Royalty Retention — You receive royalties paid under your chosen distribution platforms' terms, after any applicable platform charges, printing costs, taxes or other deductions.

Ideal for authors seeking a more extensive publishing service, a stronger author presence and additional launch preparation..

The Complete Editorial Experience

The Grand Arcade package includes The Complete Edit, combining developmental feedback with detailed line-by-line editing to assess both the overall manuscript and the writing itself.

Your editorial service includes:

Detailed in-manuscript feedback on story structure, pacing, characterisation, continuity and style.

Line-level refinement of grammar, punctuation, readability, tone and syntax.

A 3–5 page editorial report outlining key strengths and areas for improvement.

A tailored style guide to support consistency throughout your manuscript.

The option of a one-hour post-edit discussion to explore feedback and next steps.

The Complete Edit is most suitable for manuscripts that are sufficiently developed for both structural assessment and line editing. Where substantial rewriting is required, a staged approach may be recommended.