No. 1
Create your book
Manuscript editing, book cover design and interior formatting — shaped so the finished book feels commercially credible from first glance to final page.
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Independent publishing, one expert team
From ManuscripttoBookshelf.
Editing, cover design, formatting, publishing and marketing—one coordinated route from first draft to readers worldwide.Editing, design and publishing—one expert team from draft to bookshelf.
Project enquiry
Tell us about your book.
Four quick details. No obligation—just a useful reply from a publishing specialist.- No manuscript upload
- 100% of your rights stay yours
- Reply within one business day
About HMD Publishing
One publishing team. Every chapter of your journey.
Editors, designers, formatters, publishing specialists and marketers work together around one plan—so your book feels coherent from the first edit to the final launch.
- You retain 100% of your rights and royalties
- Amazon KDP, IngramSpark and wide distribution support
- One project manager from manuscript to launch
10+years of publishing experience
How HMD helps
Three ways HMD Publishing supports independent authors.
Three ways we support independent authors.
No. 2
Publish professionally
Amazon KDP, IngramSpark and retail metadata handled with the precision readers expect from a serious release.
No. 3
Grow your audience
Amazon Ads, launch strategy and PR support — the visibility and marketing assets a book needs to sell after publication.
Complete package
See what’s included →The Complete Publishing Package
Editing, cover design, formatting, publishing and launch support — one team, three tiers, from £997.
Our core services
Professional Publishing Services
Complete Publishing Package
From £997
- Editing, design, formatting and publishing
- One accountable team from brief to launch
Professional Book Editing
From £117
- Proofreading, copy and line editing
- Fiction and nonfiction
Book Cover Design
From £127
- Print, eBook and audiobook covers
- Commercial genre direction
Book Formatting
From £147
- Print and eBook interiors
- Platform-ready file delivery
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Process
A clearer route from draft to launch.
i.
Tell us your idea
Start with your idea, goals, timeline and current stage. You do not need to upload your manuscript to begin.
ii.
Build your production stack
Editing, design, formatting and Amazon KDP or IngramSpark publishing support assembled around your genre, goals and budget.
iii.
Publish with precision
Files, metadata and retail setup prepared so the book is ready for storefronts, readers and reviewers.
iv.
Launch and grow
When needed, we continue into ads, launch strategy and visibility work so the book has room to perform.
HMD portfolio
10,000+ books, brought to market.
Broken Evil
Executing IT Project Management
From Cursed to Cured
When Love Remains
From Gold to Glass
From Positioned To Pursued
Moving In Together?
The Science of Getting Rich
UNFAIR ADVANTAGE
THE FREEDOM FORMULA
Blue Mind, Bold Heart
The Unsung Hero
El Viaje Equilibrado
Drive Method
Founder H.E.R.O
365 Days To Rural Sales MasteryPrefer to talk it through?
Let’s find the right route for your book.
Complete publishing packages
One team, from manuscript to launch.
Every self-publishing package includes manuscript editing, cover design, interior formatting and Amazon KDP publishing setup — one accountable team instead of five separate freelancers. You keep all rights and every penny of royalties.
Essential
Production Essentials
£997
KDP-ready publishing essentials for a clean, credible first release.
🕒 42 business days↻ 2 revision rounds
✓Proofread + edit (up to 50k words)
✓Full-wrap cover design
✓Print + eBook formatting
✓KDP setup & upload
✓A+ Content basics
Need just one thing? Editing from £117 · Cover design from £127 · Formatting from £147 · Publishing from £297 · Amazon Ads from £467
Client voice
Trusted by authors who wanted their book done properly.
★★★★★
“I gave them a vague idea about "something with roses and mystery" and they created exactly what I didn't know I needed. My thriller now stands out in the Amazon charts, and readers constantly mention the cover in reviews.”Full review · scroll ↓
H. C. Ruby
Author of Broken Evil
★★★★★
“I write technical guides with lots of tables and diagrams. Other formatters said it would take weeks. HMD delivered in 5 days and it's perfect. They've done all my books now.”Full review · scroll ↓
John J. Scarpino, D.Sc., MBA
Author of Executing IT Project Management
★★★★★
“Clean, modern, and inviting. My wellness book needed to convey calm and expertise - they achieved both perfectly. Multiple podcasters have complimented the cover design.”Full review · scroll ↓
Rachel Lynn Fox
Author of From Cursed to Cured
★★★★★
“The cover they designed stopped scrollers in their tracks. My click-through rate tripled overnight. They understood the romance market perfectly and delivered something that speaks directly to my readers.”Full review · scroll ↓
Rhonda DiMartino
Author of When Love Remains
★★★★★
“My 400-page fiction had complex formatting needs - maps, family trees, and historical notes. HMD handled it all beautifully. The print version looks like it came from a Big 5 publisher.”Full review · scroll ↓
Blanca De La Rosa
Author of From Gold to Glass
★★★★★
“The developmental edit was eye-opening. They identified plot holes I'd been blind to and suggested changes that transformed my good story into something special. It hit #1 in its category within a month of launch.”Full review · scroll ↓
Nataleen
Author of From Positioned To Pursued
★★★★★
“I was spending £500 a month on ads with barely any return. After 90 days with HMD's Premium package, my ACOS dropped from 180% to 45%, and I'm actually making profit on my ads for the first time.”Full review · scroll ↓
Lynn Sanchez
Author of Moving In Together?
★★★★★
“As a first-time author, I was overwhelmed. They guided me through ISBN registration, metadata optimization, and pricing strategy. My book is now on Amazon, Barnes & Noble, and Kobo.”Full review · scroll ↓
Avery Brooks
Author of The Science of Getting Rich
★★★★★
“The narrator they recommended was perfect - gravelly voice, perfect pacing. Audible reviews specifically praise the production quality.”Full review · scroll ↓
Stefan Kalmund
Author of UNFAIR ADVANTAGE
★★★★★
“Started with just an unedited manuscript. HMD handled everything - editing, formatting, cover, and ads. Six months later, I'm a bestselling author in three categories. This is my fourth book with them.”Full review · scroll ↓
Sahil
Author of THE FREEDOM FORMULA
★★★★★4.7 out of 5·Read the public Trustpilot reviews →Latest blog
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What is HMD Publishing?
HMD Publishing is a book publishing services company, founded in 2015 in Nottingham, UK, that helps independent and self-published authors edit, design, format, publish and market their books. We are not a traditional publisher — you keep 100% of your rights and royalties, and pay for services rather than signing away ownership of your work.
How much does it cost to publish a book with HMD Publishing?
Complete publishing packages start at £997. Individual services can also be booked separately: editing from £117, cover design from £127, formatting from £147, publishing setup from £297, and Amazon Advertising from £467. Every quote is built around the specific support your manuscript needs.
Do I keep the rights and royalties to my book?
Yes. You keep 100% of your rights and 100% of your royalties. HMD Publishing is a professional publishing services partner, not a traditional publisher, so we never take ownership or a percentage of your book's earnings.
Is HMD Publishing a traditional publisher, a vanity press, or a self-publishing service?
HMD Publishing is a self-publishing services company. Unlike a traditional publisher, we don't acquire manuscripts or pay advances; unlike a vanity press, we don't require you to buy inflated print runs. You hire us for specific services — editing, design, formatting, distribution or marketing — and keep full ownership and control of your book.
Can you help first-time authors who have never self-published before?
Yes. Most of our clients are publishing their first book. We guide first-time authors through manuscript editing, cover design, interior formatting, Amazon KDP and IngramSpark setup, and launch planning, so the process is clear rather than overwhelming.
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Publish with confidence.
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