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A remarkable book.
Still unmistakably yours.

Editorial rigour, beautiful design and practical publishing guidance—without surrendering your rights, your voice or your vision.

Private manuscript enquiry

Tell us about your book.

Your enquiry is delivered directly to Dublin Book Press.

  • You retain your rights
  • Every scope agreed in writing
  • Print and digital publishing
  • Work with authors worldwide

Book Marketing

Help the right readers discover your book.

Choose focused support for your launch, retailer presence, author platform, publicity or promotional content. Every campaign is shaped around the book, its audience and the time and resources available.

01

Book launch strategy

A clear campaign plan for the months before publication, release week and the period that follows.

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02

Amazon and retailer optimisation

Stronger descriptions, metadata, categories, keywords and author profiles for confident discovery.

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03

Author platform and email marketing

A sustainable website, mailing list and reader communication plan that the author can continue using.

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04

Press, reviewer and influencer outreach

Professional publicity materials, thoughtful targeting and an organised approach to suitable contacts.

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05

Social media and book trailer campaigns

Purposeful campaign content and short video concepts designed for the platforms your readers use.

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06

Author website design

A professional home for your books, biography, reader list, events and trusted purchase links.

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Services

Everything your manuscript needs—nothing it doesn’t.

Choose focused support or combine services into a complete publishing programme.

01

Editorial assessment

A high-level review of structure, positioning and readiness, followed by practical next steps.

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02

Developmental editing

Deep work on structure, pace, character, argument and reader experience while protecting your voice.

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03

Copy-editing & proofreading

Sentence-level refinement and a final quality check for accuracy, consistency and polish.

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04

Cover & interior design

A distinctive cover and professionally typeset interior prepared for print and digital editions.

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05

Publishing setup

Guidance on ISBNs, metadata, files, platforms, pricing and distribution choices.

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06

Launch planning

A realistic author platform, retailer-page and launch plan shaped around your audience and resources.

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The process

A clear path from manuscript to readers.

  1. 01

    Send your manuscript

    Share your draft, word count, genre and goals. Your material is treated as confidential and used only to assess your enquiry.

  2. 02

    Receive a considered recommendation

    We discuss readiness, audience, priorities and suitable services—without pressure to purchase work you do not need.

  3. 03

    Agree the scope

    You receive deliverables, dates, revision rounds, responsibilities, payment stages and rights terms in writing.

  4. 04

    Create and approve

    Work moves through clear milestones. Nothing is published until you approve the final files and metadata.

  5. 05

    Publish and launch

    We support platform setup and distribution, then hand over the files and information you need for long-term control.

Packages

Transparent scopes, tailored after review.

Every manuscript is different. These starting structures show what can be included; your proposal will state the exact fee and exclusions before work begins.

Focused

Editorial Foundation

For authors who need a confident revision plan.

  • Editorial assessment
  • Written feedback report
  • Private consultation
  • Prioritised revision roadmap
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Flexible

Bespoke Support

For manuscripts already partway through production.

  • Choose only the services required
  • Defined deliverables and milestones
  • Revision allowances stated upfront
  • Optional launch support
Build a custom scope

Your proposal should confirm third-party expenses, printing costs, platform fees, tax treatment, payment stages, cancellation terms and what happens if the scope changes.

Know what you own

Rights, royalties and accounts should never be hidden in small print.

CopyrightYou retain copyright unless a separate written agreement says otherwise.

RoyaltiesYour proposal explains how retailer revenue reaches you and whether any service fee applies.

AccountsWe clarify who owns platform accounts, ISBNs, source files and final production files.

ApprovalNo final publication proceeds without your sign-off on files, metadata and pricing.

Practical answers

Frequently asked questions

Do I retain the rights to my book?

Our author-led model is designed around you retaining copyright. Any licence or service-specific arrangement must be stated clearly in your individual written agreement before work begins.

How long does publishing take?

Timing depends on manuscript length, editorial condition and the services selected. A full programme commonly takes several months; your proposal will include milestones and dependencies.

Do you accept every manuscript?

No. We first assess whether the project is ready, whether we are the right fit and whether the proposed work would offer genuine value.

Can I use only one service?

Yes. Editing, proofreading, design and publishing guidance can be scoped separately when your manuscript does not need a complete programme.

Can my book be available internationally?

Print-on-demand and ebook platforms can make titles orderable in multiple markets. Availability, retailer listing and physical shelf placement are different things, and your scope should explain the distinction.

Do you guarantee sales or media coverage?

No responsible publisher or service provider can guarantee sales, reviews, bestseller status or coverage. We focus on professional preparation and an evidence-led launch plan.

Begin the conversation

Tell us about your book.

Send the essentials first. We’ll use them only to review your enquiry and respond about your project.

Before submittingDo not include sensitive personal information. If you prefer, send a synopsis and sample chapters rather than a full manuscript at first contact.

Info@dublinbookpress.com

Your enquiry is delivered directly to Dublin Book Press.

For writers

Thoughtful publishing guidance, occasionally.

No inflated promises. Just practical notes about editing, production and reaching readers.