The UKs leading independent book publisher.
Start your book publishing journey here! As a multi-award-winning publisher, we draw on years of experience to guide you step by step, from your cherished manuscript to a professionally finished book.
We want to see your work
As a UK-based book publisher with extensive experience across a wide range of genres, including novels, children’s books, biographies, non-fiction, true stories, and even bold, controversial topics. We are proud to support every author’s unique work.
Is This Your First Time Publishing?
If you would like to learn more about the book publishing process and how it can help bring your work to life, we recommend taking the tour. However, if you prefer to…
Already a Published Author?
If you have published a book with us before, or are a previously published author, feel free to click here to go directly to our submission form.
Our Services
Elsewhere on this site, we have shared the facts about the publishing world, including the high expectations some authors have and, in too many cases, the unrealistically high expectations some publishers give. Read More…
Publishing Services
- Featured Author Page
- e-Books
- Proof Reading & Editing
- RRP & Royalties
- Book Illustrations
- Book video Trailer
Marketing Services
- International Distribution
- Social Media
- Press Release
- Book Reviews
- Tailored Marketing Campaigns
- Film & TV
- Book video Trailer
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ShieldCrest – An independent publisher serving
Take a look at some of our recent independently published titles. To see a more extensive list, visit our bookshop.
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We want to hear from you!
As a recognised and reputable book publisher, we do our utmost to tailor our services to meet your needs. We work across a diverse range of topics and welcome a wide array of submissions.
For advice or to learn more about how we publish your book and bring it to the attention of the public, please contact us today. If your manuscript is ready, you can submit it below.
Choosing The Right Book Publisher
People choose to write for many different reasons.
Some are driven by a deep personal passion which they want others to know, while others may have created something new and innovative which they want to share with a wider audience. The UK publishes more books per capita than any other country, with nearly 200,000 books released each year and over 500,000 books published annually in English worldwide. With such a competitive landscape, getting your work into print takes dedication, persistence, and the right support. That is where ShieldCrest comes in, helping you turn your dream into reality. But a word of caution: many companies claim to be publishers or offer book publishing services, yet outsource most of the work. In reality, you are often only dealing with a front man, not the team who will bring your book to life.
New Book Publishing Authors
If you are new to publishing, you may be unsure of what you need and require step-by-step assistance throughout the process. As you will see from our author testimonials
, ShieldCrest specialise in supporting new authors through every stage of their publishing journey.
We handle both large and small print runs while keeping costs low. In addition, we offer a special price if you are publishing a book for a local club, church, or business, where global distribution is not required.
The reality is, getting published as a new author can be extremely challenging, which is why most traditional publishers focus their attentions on established authors or celebrity memoirs who have a large following with guaranteed high-volume sales, making the investment low-risk.
Book Publishing Options
When considering publishing a book, it is important to think about the practical aspects early on. For instance, the size, format and general layout of a book might vary dependinbg on the subject matter and purpose for which the book is going to be used. style.
Whether or not the book should be printed as a paperback or hardback is also something that should be considered. It is recognised that hardbacks are treated more respectfully than paperbacks. Sometimes referred to as coffee table versions.
What About Marketing?
Once your book is published, the next challenge is getting it into the hands of readers. To assist with this, ShieldCrest offer a wide range of marketing and promotional services to help reach your audience all of which are detailed on our website.
Our most successful authors have all played an important part in helping to market their book(s) and, to assist with this, we provide a bespoke author webpage. This enables authors to feature news updates on what they are doing, such as book signings, local press, radio and TV interviews. It also enables substantial discounts to be offered on their books to encourage sales.
Additional Services
We also ensure that our authors’ work is professionally presented and free from criticism related to avoidable errors.
Typos, grammatical mistakes, and misquotes can undermine even the best-written book, which is why we offer a comprehensive proofreading and editing service. Where needed, we strongly recommend taking advantage of this service to maintain the highest publishing standards.
After all, there is nothing worse than having a brilliant novel receive poor reviews simply due to spelling errors or weak grammar.
Poetry Publishers
One of our specialities is publishing poetry. Due to its short form, poetry offers several publishing avenues.
With the rise of social media, poets can share their work for free and reach wide audiences online. For those seeking a more traditional route, publishing their work and submitting it to literary competitions, as one example, is a great way to gain recognition.
Our poetry authors have had some startling successes. At least two are now well established as authors and readers at poetry conventions, which provides a natural outlet for his books to all attendees.
