How to self-publish a book
From manuscript to published book.
Self-publishing gives you greater control over your work. With the right editorial, design and production support, your manuscript can become a professionally finished book without having to manage every technical detail yourself.
A publishing series in practice
One series. A consistent identity.
The UK and US Politics books show how strong cover design can bring separate subjects and successive editions together as a recognisable publishing collection. These are actual Tricorn production examples.
Four editions demonstrating coordinated cover design across related titles.
The publishing process
Six clear stages.
The precise route depends on your manuscript, book format and publishing aims. Here's how a typical project works.
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Tell us about your book
Share your manuscript, ideas and ambitions. We discuss formats, quantities, services and a practical way forward.
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Prepare your manuscript
We can help with editing and proofreading. Send text in Word and any images as separate high-resolution files.
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Agree the quotation
You receive a clear proposal covering the work, specifications, costs, payment stages and expected schedule.
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Design and typesetting
We develop the cover and lay out the inside pages, choosing typography and production details suited to your book.
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Check and approve proofs
Review your PDF proofs, request agreed amendments and approve the final files before printing.
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Print and publish
We arrange the agreed print and publishing options, with ebooks and distribution included where specified.
Before we begin
A few things to have ready.
You don't need to have every decision made before contacting us. These details simply help us give you an accurate quotation.
Not sure about your book size, paper, binding or print quantity? We can talk you through the options.