At Fortress Books and Web, we provide a number of book publishing services that will help you get your book into the hands of readers. Whether you are looking for advice on how to do it yourself, would like support on a particular topic or need guidance and support for the whole process, we’ve got you covered.
What we offer:
- Assistance in writing
Help on how to get past writer’s block.
- Editing of manuscripts
Grammar, spelling, punctuation, consistency, flow, logic.
- Graphic design and photographic layout
Cover design includes front cover, back cover and spine with all formatting of this for print as well as layout and internal photos of your book if these are part of your project.
- Setting up additional pages
Your copyright page, acknowledgements page, references page and author bio page.
- Text layout and general book design
Standardization of font, layout, margins, page numbers throughout your book.
- Getting an ISBN
If you want to sell your book, it needs an ISBN, we can get it for you, or you can read our article to get it yourself.
- Local printing
You control the number and frequency of print runs. Receive a proof copy to check for final changes before printing. Reprints as necessary.
- Promotion of your book through our marketing platforms
We share your book through our website and on our social media channels.
- Consulting on how to do your own book marketing
Help with setting up your own website (either book-specific or as an author), getting your book in local stores, and setting up your social media accounts.
You are in control, so you can pick and choose the services you require from us. Unlike a traditional publisher, it won’t take years to get a printed book, you can have your book in the time frame you choose. You also retain all copyright for your book. This means that we charge a commission on any books you sell through us, instead of us paying you royalties.
And it’s not just book publishing services…
At Fortress Books and Web, we offer a number of content creation and management services that can be used to market your book, or for other online marketing needs:
- Social Media
Photograph selection, content writing, scheduling and posting social media posts
- Website creation
Set up of website and domain, website and domain hosting, professional email set up
- Website maintenance
Content writing, SEO updates & maintenance, website maintenance and updates
Take a look at our published works
Need some inspiration for how your book could look? Visit our books page to see examples of cover designs and book themes. Our book publishing services can help you create your own book.