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Book Publishing Services

You wrote the book. Let's get it read.

Our book publishing services take your manuscript from finished draft to professionally published book — edited, designed, formatted and distributed in print and digital formats to readers worldwide. You keep full creative control, full ownership and every penny of your royalties.

  • Print, eBook & audiobook
  • Global distribution
  • 100% rights & royalties
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Full-Service Self-Publishing

Publishing made simple, professional and yours.

Traditional publishing can mean years of waiting and giving away your rights. Doing it all yourself means learning dozens of new skills overnight. We offer a better path.

Our team handles everything a traditional publisher would — editing, cover design, interior layout, ISBNs, metadata, printing and distribution — while you remain the publisher of record and keep complete control. You make the creative decisions; we make sure the result is flawless.

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What Publishing With Us Looks Like

Everything a publisher does, without the catch.

One dedicated publishing manager, one clear plan, and a team of specialists working on your book.

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  • Editorial polishCopy editing and proofreading so your text is error-free.
  • Cover & interior designA genre-perfect cover and a beautifully typeset interior.
  • ISBNs & metadataRegistration, categories and keywords that help readers find you.
  • Print, eBook & audioPaperback, hardcover, Kindle, ePub and audiobook editions.
  • Worldwide distributionAmazon, Barnes & Noble, Apple Books, Kobo, libraries and more.

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Your book has waited long enough. Let's create a publishing plan and a realistic release date together.

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Books We've Published

Books that started exactly where yours is.

Debut novels, memoirs, business books and children's stories — published professionally and available worldwide.

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Literary Fiction
Where the Wind Remembers
A. Whitlock
Where the Wind RemembersLiterary Fiction · Published with The Hale
Children's
Little Fox & the Moon
Maya Ortiz
Little Fox & the MoonChildren's · Published with The Hale
Business
The Quiet Founder
Daniel Okafor
The Quiet FounderBusiness · Published with The Hale
Memoir
A Life Between Rivers
Grace Mbeki
A Life Between RiversMemoir · Published with The Hale
Children's
Pip and the Puddle
Sam Ellery
Pip and the PuddleChildren's · Published with The Hale
Business
Lead Without Noise
M. Adeyemi
Lead Without NoiseBusiness · Published with The Hale
Memoir
The Orchard Years
Eleanor Grey
The Orchard YearsMemoir · Published with The Hale
Poetry
Letters I Never Sent
R. Hollis
Letters I Never SentPoetry · Published with The Hale
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You Stay in Control

Self-publishing, with a team behind you.

We believe authors deserve both quality and ownership. That's why every Hale publishing plan is built on transparency and author control.

  • You approve every edit, design and decision
  • Books published under your name or your own imprint
  • Royalties paid directly to you by retailers
  • Clear milestones, timelines and pricing — no surprises
  • Ongoing support after your launch

How It Works

From draft to finished book: our process.

A clear, guided path from manuscript to bookshelf.

  1. 01

    Submit Your Manuscript

    Share your draft and goals in a free consultation.

  2. 02

    Edit & Refine

    Our editors polish your text to a professional standard.

  3. 03

    Design & Layout

    We create your cover and typeset the interior for print and digital.

  4. 04

    Publish & Distribute

    Your book goes live across major retailers and libraries worldwide.

You don't have to do this alone

Let's publish your book together.

From the first conversation to launch day, we're beside you at every step. Get a free, no-obligation publishing plan.

Frequently Asked

Book publishing questions, answered.

Can't find what you're looking for? Our consultants are happy to talk it through — no obligation, no hard sell.

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How do I publish a book?

Finish and edit your manuscript, design a professional cover and interior, obtain ISBNs, choose your formats (print, eBook, audio), upload to retailers and distributors, and plan your launch. Our team can handle every step for you.

How do I self-publish a book?

Self-publishing means you act as the publisher and keep your rights and royalties. You can do it alone through platforms like Amazon KDP and IngramSpark, or work with a self-publishing company like ours to get professional editing, design and distribution.

Where should I publish my book?

Most authors publish on Amazon for reach and use a wide distributor such as IngramSpark to reach other bookstores and libraries. We'll recommend the right mix for your goals and genre.

Do I keep the rights to my book?

Yes — always. You retain full copyright, creative control and 100% of the royalties your book earns.

How long does it take to publish a book?

If your manuscript is complete, most books are published in 8–14 weeks including editing, design and distribution setup.

What is the cheapest way to publish a book?

Print-on-demand avoids upfront printing costs because copies are printed only when ordered. Combined with eBook publishing, it's the most affordable route to getting your book on sale.

Free Consultation

Start your publishing journey today.

Tell us about your book and a publishing consultant will be in touch within one working day with a clear, no-obligation quote.

  • 100% confidential — NDA on request
  • No obligation, no hard sell
  • You keep 100% of your rights and royalties

Tell us about your book.

A few details and we'll come back with a tailored quote.

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