Quite recently, a client approached us asking about hybrid publishers, of which there seem to be an increasing number. These offer very attractive-looking services which, for a fee, will promote and distribute your book – some of the biggest headaches for authors. While legitimate hybrid publishers can be an option, there are some out there […]
The Year After Kahlia: Surviving, Loving and Writing My Way Through Loss by Kirsten O’Connor. On a personal note, I have two friends who are currently experiencing devastating loss, and I will be buying copies of Kirsten’s book for them. Having gone through this myself, I recognise the enormous value they will receive from reading […]
Did you know PublishMe can create an e-book for you as well as (or instead of) a print copy, and also make it Amazon KDP-ready? Well, we can! It may be that you’re not interested in printing hard copies to sell, which involves postal charges, delivery options, bagging up etc. etc., and simply wish to […]
Diary of a Woman at the End of the World – Lucinda Clerk. “The diary documents Ms Clerk’s attempt to understand world affairs through intensive independent research. As she follows political shifts, major news stories, and social debates she records how these shape her world view and raise new questions about power, media and global […]
As a complete novice where proofing, lay-out, and printing are concerned, I cannot thank Giles and Lel enough for their patient and prompt service to me in getting Diary of a Woman at the End of the World into book form. It was a pleasure to work with them both. If you want to self-publish, […]
“I cannot recommend Giles & Lel highly enough. They are thorough, professional, affordable — and honestly they become more like family than anything else. I have enjoyed the whole process working with them. They made everything so easy, stress-free and guided me through every step of the publishing journey. If you’re looking for a book […]
Hooray! Ted (Theo) Feldbrugge’s book, In the Spin of a Wheel, is now available to buy. I can’t recommend this extraordinary story of courage and mental fortitude enough, and if you’d like a copy for yourself or as a gift, you can get one here: https://totaltraining.co.nz/ “In the Spin of a Wheel is an inspiring […]
You may be aware that there’s been a bit of a stink lately about AI using books for training purposes without the authors’ permission, basically stealing their work. We think that’s stink, too, so every completed book which goes out of our door now includes a warning on its imprint page that this is prohibited, […]
Thank you both so much for all your help – your availability, publishing wisdom, guidance and advice, some of which has gone beyond what I’d be expecting in a professional relationship. It has felt more personal, which I like. So, great job – thank you for your help in what has been one of our […]
We at PublishMe think this is a book that will be of great interest to many people. I was blown away by Ted’s story as I proofread In the Spin of a Wheel, and I know you will be, too. Ted’s extraordinary courage and dogged perseverance are truly remarkable, as is the work he is […]