Chapter I

The Spark — Manuscript Assessment & Developmental Strategy

Before a single comma is moved, we read your entire manuscript. Not for errors — for potential. Our developmental readers evaluate structure, voice, pacing, and market positioning. You receive a candid editorial letter: what works, what needs rethinking, and a concrete roadmap for revision.

This isn't a template report. Each assessment is written by a reader who has worked with manuscripts in your genre. Literary fiction gets a different lens than memoir, and children's picture books demand a completely separate framework.

"The assessment letter alone was worth the entire fee. It showed me the book I was actually writing, not the one I thought I was writing."
— Ciarán Devlin, debut novelist

Begin Your Assessment

What We Evaluate	Depth
Narrative arc & structure	Full manuscript
Character development	Scene-level notes
Voice & tone consistency	Chapter samples
Market & genre fit	Comparative analysis
Opening hook strength	First 3 chapters deep-dive
Pacing & momentum	Act-by-act breakdown

Chapter II

Shaping — Editing, Line by Line

Substantive Editing

We restructure chapters, tighten dialogue, and strengthen transitions. This is the heavy lifting — the stage where good manuscripts become excellent ones. Our editors work directly in your document with tracked changes and margin commentary.

Copy Editing

Grammar, syntax, consistency, fact-checking, style-sheet creation. We follow your preferred style guide (Chicago, AP, or house style) and build a custom reference sheet for your book's unique terms, character names, and timeline.

Proofreading

The final safety net. A fresh pair of eyes on the typeset pages, catching orphans, widows, hyphenation errors, and any last typos that survived earlier rounds.

Author Feedback

"My editor caught a timeline inconsistency in chapter fourteen that would have embarrassed me for years. The level of attention was extraordinary."

— Tomás Kavanagh, The Walled Garden

By the Numbers

Average turnaround for a 75,000-word manuscript: 6 weeks for substantive edit, 3 weeks for copy edit, 8 days for final proof.

Chapter III

Design — Cover, Interior & Identity

A book is a physical (or digital) object. Its design communicates genre, quality, and intent before a single word is read. We design covers that sell and interiors that honour the reading experience.

Cover design iteration — from concept sketch to final press-ready file.

Cover Design

Three concept directions. Unlimited revisions within the chosen direction. Delivered in print-ready PDF, ebook-optimised JPEG, and social-media-ready formats.

Interior Typesetting

Professional typesetting for print (InDesign) and reflowable ebook (ePub3 & Kindle). We handle drop caps, running heads, ornamental breaks, image placement, and index formatting.

Brand Identity for Authors

Logo, colour palette, author website style guide, and social media templates. Build a recognisable author brand that carries across your entire catalogue.

Discuss Your Design

Chapter IV

Launch — Distribution, Marketing & Beyond

Publishing your book is not the finish line — it's the starting gun. We prepare distribution across print-on-demand networks, major ebook retailers, and library cataloguing systems. Then we build your launch strategy.

Print Distribution

Amazon, IngramSpark, Gardners, direct-to-bookshop fulfilment

Digital Distribution

Kindle, Apple Books, Kobo, Google Play, OverDrive for libraries

Launch Strategy

Pre-order setup, review copies, media outreach, event planning

Ongoing Support

Sales tracking, metadata optimisation, second-edition planning

Case Snapshot

"Book Edge handled everything from ISBN registration to Amazon listing optimisation. Our poetry collection reached 600 copies sold in the first quarter — unheard of for an independent Irish poetry press."

— Fionnuala Brennan, Clew Bay Press

Route Map

Choose Your Publishing Path

Not every author needs the same journey. Select the route that matches where you are right now.

Route	Best For	Includes	Typical Duration
Manuscript Review Only	Authors seeking honest feedback before committing	Full read, editorial letter, genre positioning memo	2–3 weeks
Edit & Polish	Authors with a solid draft ready for professional editing	Substantive edit, copy edit, two revision rounds	8–10 weeks
Full Production	Authors who want a finished, shelf-ready book	Editing, cover design, interior layout, ebook conversion	14–18 weeks
Launch Partnership	Authors who want end-to-end support through release	Everything above + distribution setup, launch strategy, 90-day marketing plan	20–26 weeks
Second Edition Refresh	Previously published authors updating an existing title	New cover, revised interior, updated metadata, re-distribution	6–8 weeks

Find Your Route

What Authors Ask Us

Do you work with first-time authors?

Absolutely. A significant portion of our clients are publishing their first book. We provide extra guidance on ISBNs, copyright registration, and the decisions unique to debut authors.

Can I hire you for editing only, without design or distribution?

Yes. Every service is available independently. Many authors come to us for a single stage and return later for additional support.

What genres do you specialise in?

Literary fiction, memoir, historical fiction, poetry, children's books, and non-fiction (particularly Irish history, nature writing, and business). We don't take on academic textbooks or highly technical manuals.

How do you price your services?

We quote per project after reviewing a sample of your manuscript (usually the first three chapters). There are no hidden fees. A detailed estimate with milestones is provided before any work begins.

Do you retain any rights to my work?

Never. You retain full copyright and all rights to your manuscript, cover design files, and marketing materials. Our contract explicitly states this.

Your Chapter Begins

Tell Us About Your Manuscript

Send us a brief note about your project. We'll respond within two working days with next steps and — if applicable — a sample edit offer.

Prefer a Conversation?

Call us directly or send an email. We're happy to chat about your project informally before any commitment.

Phone: +353 98 56626

Email: [email protected]

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