Publishing Services

Every stage of the book,
done properly.

Engage us for a single stage or the full journey. Every service is delivered by the same studio that has shipped 42+ titles.

Edit

Editing Services

  • Developmental editing — structure, pacing, argument
  • Line and copy editing to a shared style sheet
  • Proofreading on the final designed file
  • Manuscript assessments with a written report
Design

Design & Typesetting

  • Cover design tested at thumbnail size
  • Interior typesetting (InDesign, print-ready PDF)
  • Ebook (EPUB) conversion and validation
  • Author brand graphics and launch assets
Print

Print & Binding

  • Short local runs on our in-house binding line
  • Fast Gaborone turnaround for events and school orders
  • Print-on-demand setup for global fulfilment
Publish

Publishing Setup

  • Amazon KDP account, metadata and categories
  • ISBN registration and legal deposit (Botswana)
  • Royalty payment rails — Payoneer and alternatives
  • Wide distribution via ebook aggregators
Launch

Marketing & Launch

  • 90-day launch plans with dated actions
  • Press releases and local media pitching
  • Launch events — bookshop, campus, community
Train

Author Training

  • Kgotla ya Bakwadi mentorship (six-month circle)
  • Workshops for schools, NGOs and organisations
  • Anthology and oral-history publishing projects