Self-publishing is empowering. It can also be overwhelming – especially when your book is tied to your professional reputation.
Professional self-publishing with Right Book Direct means your manuscript is edited, designed and produced by experts to the highest industry standards, so your finished book is market ready and optimised to make the right impression.
Right Book Direct is ideal for business owners who want a book to boost visibility, authors who aren’t sure of the next step, and anyone seeking a high-quality book without the cost of full-service publishing.
You’ll save time, avoid stress and stay in control, while our experienced team ensures your book enhances your authority and achieves your goals.
The service
Copy editing
Focuses on polishing your writing: refining grammar, punctuation, spelling, consistency and flow. It ensures your message is clear, professional and easy to read, without changing your voice or meaning. It's all about accuracy and readability, giving your book the quality it needs to stand out.
Proofreading
This is the final quality check that catches lingering errors. It ensures your book reads smoothly and looks clean and professional.
Print-ready files
As part of your package, we’ll supply industry-standard, print- and publication-ready files, giving you everything you need to publish and distribute your book with confidence.
Typesetting
Professional typesetting gives your book a polished, high-quality finish that meets industry standards. It ensures your pages are appealing and formatted across print and digital formats. Typesetting enhances the reader’s experience and boosts your book’s credibility from the very first page.
Cover design
Choose from our carefully designed cover templates, featuring clean layouts, striking colours and modern typography to give your book a professional finish.
Guidance and support
We’ll help you refine your title and back cover copy, advise on pricing, guide you through self-publishing routes, and ensure your files are ready for print and digital publication.
The process
Our simple process makes publishing straightforward and stress-free. We break everything down into clear steps, guiding you from manuscript to finished book with expert support at every stage.
Submit your manuscript
We will provide you with guidelines on the best way to deliver your words to us.
You review and approve
Nothing goes ahead without your approval – you’re in control at every stage.
Copy edit, typeset and proofread
Our team will carry out all the essential tasks required to turn your words into a real book.
We deliver your print-ready files
Fully formatted files, print-ready and suitable for publishing on a platform of your choice.
Cover design, pricing and blurb
We do all this whilst your manuscript is being prepared for print.
You publish your book your way
We’ll advise you on the practicalities so you can publish with clarity and confidence.
The extras
Our standard service gives you everything you need to publish a professional, high-quality book you can be proud of. But if you’d like to take things further, we offer some optional extras that can make your project even more impactful – from audiobooks to professionally printed editions and more.
Writing Support
We can offer additional manuscript development support to help you shape your ideas, structure your content and create a manuscript that’s fit for publication.
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Just let us know where you’re starting from and we’ll tailor a plan to get you across the finish line.
Audiobook
We can add audiobook production to your package, with self-narrated or professional voice options, and provide you with distribution-ready files produced and mastered to the highest industry standards.
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Talk to us if you’d like to explore recording an audiobook as part of your package.
Printed Books
Professionally printed books are ideal for launches, special events, impressing clients or simply making the right impression with your most important readers.
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We can arrange bespoke print runs tailored to the quantity you need – just talk to us about the options available.
The costs
Every book is different, and so are the costs. The examples below are illustrations, based on typical publishing projects, to give you a sense of what to expect.
Your final package will depend on the scope of your book – from its length and format to the services you choose. Don’t worry, we’ll guide you through the options so you know exactly what’s included and can plan with confidence.
PLAN A
Up to 30,000 words
128 pages
£3,700
payment plan available
PLAN B
Up to 40,000 words
160 pages
£4,300
payment plan available
PLAN C
Up to 50,000 words
192 pages
£4,950
payment plan available
PLAN D
Up to 60,000 words
224 pages
£5,400
payment plan available
These guide prices are based on a standard paperback size of 216 × 138mm.
Final costs may vary depending on the specific requirements of your project.
Prices shown do not include writing support, professionally printed books or audiobook production.
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