Author Essentials
A clearer starting point for first-time authors.
$1,297
$1,656Save 24%
Estimated delivery: 8 weeks
- Copy editing
- eBook formatting
- Front cover design
- ISBN and KDP setup
- 1 month Amazon Ads
Services hub
Publishing services designed to work together, not in isolation.
Use this page to choose the right path: a complete package, a focused production service, a publishing setup, or the launch support that helps the book reach the right readers.
23 professional services
Packages from £997
Free consultation available
10,000+
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reviews collected
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2015
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Best starting point
Complete publishing package
Save up to 32%
The package route works best when you want one joined-up team to handle editing, design, formatting, publishing setup, and launch support with less fragmentation.
Author Essentials
For first-time authors
Bestseller Bundle
Most popular package
Empire Builder
For long-term growth
Create
Editing, covers, formatting, and production.
Publish
Platform setup, files, metadata, and distribution.
Grow
Launch support, ads, outreach, and visibility.
Complete packages
Start with the joined-up route if you want less complexity and stronger value.
These packages bring the core publishing services together so the manuscript, cover, files, publishing setup, and launch support are all built toward the same outcome.
Most popular
Bestseller Bundle
The strongest balance of production, launch, and support.
$3,797
$4,586Save 17%
Estimated delivery: 10 weeks
- Developmental + copy editing
- Print and eBook formatting
- Full wrap cover design
- Wide distribution
- 3 months Amazon Ads
- Author website landing page
Empire Builder
For authors building a serious long-term publishing asset.
$6,297
$9,291Save 32%
Estimated delivery: 12 weeks
- Full edit suite
- Premium cover package
- Global distribution
- Audiobook production
- 6 months premium ads
- PR and launch support
Individual services
Browse the service stack by the stage you are in now.
Every service can be booked on its own, but the page is organised so it is obvious how production, publishing, and growth work together across the full author journey.
23 services
Structured into 3 routes
Create
Production & Design
Everything you need to create a professional, high-quality book.
Featured route
Book Writing & Ghostwriting
Professional ghostwriting to turn your ideas into a compelling manuscript.
View featured servicePopular87 reviews
Book Writing & Ghostwriting
Professional ghostwriting to turn your ideas into a compelling manuscript.
From £1,4974-13 weeks
4.9
Get QuotePopular234 reviews
Editing Services
Comprehensive editing including developmental, copy editing, and proofreading.
From £1177-14 days
4.9
Get PricingPopular312 reviews
Book Formatting
Interior layout design for print and digital formats (Kindle, ePub).
From £1472-2 weeks
4.8
Get Pricing98 reviews
Children's Book Formatting
Specialized layout and text placement for illustrated children's books.
From £975-10 days
4.9
Get Pricing67 reviews
Children Book Illustrations
Custom, high-quality illustrations to bring your story to life.
From £4973-6 weeks
5.0
See Portfolio421 reviews
Custom Cover Design
Eye-catching, market-ready book covers that sell.
From £1277-14 days
4.9
View Designs76 reviews
Audio Book Production
Professional narration and production for ACX and other platforms.
From £1,0502-4 weeks
4.8
Get Quote54 reviews
Book Translation
Translate your book into multiple languages to reach a global audience.
From £7972-4 weeks
4.7
Get QuotePublish
Publishing & Strategy
Strategic planning and distribution to get your book out to the world.
Featured route
Complete Publishing Package
An all-in-one solution taking you from manuscript to published author.
View featured service189 reviews
Publishing Services
Full-service publishing on Amazon KDP, IngramSpark, and more.
From £2977-21 days
4.8
Get StartedFeatured143 reviews
Complete Publishing Package
An all-in-one solution taking you from manuscript to published author.
£2,9976-13 weeks
5.0
See Package112 reviews
Book Launch Strategy
A step-by-step plan to maximize sales during your launch week.
From £1977-21 days
4.9
Book Consultation67 reviews
Series Strategy & Backlist
Optimization strategies for book series and existing titles.
From £1477-21 days
4.8
Get Quote234 reviews
Consultation & Contact
One-on-one expert guidance for your publishing journey.
From £97Same day
5.0
Book Now450 reviews
ISBN Registration
Official UK Nielsen ISBNs with instant delivery. Registered under HMD Publishing.
From £27.99Same day
5.0
Get Your ISBNGrow
Marketing & Promotion
Powerful marketing services to build your brand and sell more books.
Featured route
Book Marketing & Amazon Ads
Expert management of Amazon Advertising campaigns.
View featured servicePopular178 reviews
Book Marketing & Amazon Ads
Expert management of Amazon Advertising campaigns.
From £467Ongoing
4.9
Get Started92 reviews
Email Marketing for Authors
List building and newsletter automation strategies.
From £197/monthOngoing
4.7
Get Started134 reviews
Review Management
Strategies to get more verified reviews for your book.
From £972-4 weeks
4.8
Learn More87 reviews
Social Media Management
Content creation and management for author social profiles.
From £197/monthOngoing
4.6
Get Started56 reviews
PR and Podcast Outreach
Get featured on podcasts, blogs, and media outlets.
From £2972-6 weeks
4.7
Get Quote43 reviews
Content Repurposing
Turn your book content into courses, articles, and social posts.
From £1477-21 days
4.5
Learn More78 reviews
Book Video Trailer
Cinematic trailers to promote your book on social media.
From £2977-14 days
4.9
View Samples156 reviews
Amazon A+ Content
Beautifully designed A+ content to boost conversion rates.
From £1475-10 days
4.8
See Examples94 reviews
Author Website Design
Professional websites designed specifically for authors.
From £3972-4 weeks
4.9
View PortfolioChoosing the route
Pick the route that matches the clarity you already have.
Authors usually arrive in one of three states: they want a full package, they know the exact services they need, or they need help deciding what comes first.
Choose the package route
Best if you want one managed path from manuscript to publication with stronger savings and less coordination overhead.
Explore complete packageBuild a custom stack
Best if you already know the stage you are in and only need selected production, publishing, or marketing support.
Browse individual servicesStart with a consultation
Best if you want guidance on what to do first, what to avoid, and which service mix actually matches your goals.
Book a free consultationWhy authors choose HMD
The work lands better when the services feel connected.
The biggest difference is rarely one isolated deliverable. It is the compounding effect of better editing, sharper covers, cleaner files, and launch support that points in the same direction.
“HMD handled editing, cover, formatting, and launch support as one connected process. The book looked credible before the first campaign even started.”
Sarah M.
Business author
#1 in category
“The package route saved me from managing five freelancers and gave me a cleaner, faster path to publication.”
Jennifer A.
Romance author
Joined-up delivery
“What stood out was not just the design quality. It was how every service supported the same market position and launch plan.”
Emma R.
Non-fiction author
Retail-ready finish
Free consultation
If the route is still unclear, start with the conversation.
We can review your manuscript stage, recommend the right service mix, and tell you whether a package or a phased plan makes more sense for your book.
HMD Publishing Services Overview
HMD Publishing offers 23 professional book publishing services across three categories, available individually or as complete packages. Based in Nottingham, UK, serving authors worldwide.
Complete Publishing Packages
- Author Essentials — £997. Copy editing, eBook formatting, front cover design, ISBN and KDP setup, and 1 month Amazon Ads.
- Bestseller Bundle — £2,997. Developmental editing, print and eBook formatting, full wrap cover design, distribution, 3 months Amazon Ads, and an author website landing page.
- Empire Builder — £4,997. Full edit suite, premium cover, global distribution, audiobook production, premium ads, and PR support.
Production and Design Services
- Book Writing & Ghostwriting — From £1,497, 4-13 weeks. Professional ghostwriting to turn your ideas into a compelling manuscript.
- Editing Services — From £117, 7-14 days. Comprehensive editing including developmental, copy editing, and proofreading.
- Book Formatting — From £147, 2-2 weeks. Interior layout design for print and digital formats (Kindle, ePub).
- Children's Book Formatting — From £97, 5-10 days. Specialized layout and text placement for illustrated children's books.
- Children Book Illustrations — From £497, 3-6 weeks. Custom, high-quality illustrations to bring your story to life.
- Custom Cover Design — From £127, 7-14 days. Eye-catching, market-ready book covers that sell.
- Audio Book Production — From £1,050, 2-4 weeks. Professional narration and production for ACX and other platforms.
- Book Translation — From £797, 2-4 weeks. Translate your book into multiple languages to reach a global audience.
Publishing and Strategy Services
- Publishing Services — From £297, 7-21 days. Full-service publishing on Amazon KDP, IngramSpark, and more.
- Complete Publishing Package — £2,997, 6-13 weeks. An all-in-one solution taking you from manuscript to published author.
- Book Launch Strategy — From £197, 7-21 days. A step-by-step plan to maximize sales during your launch week.
- Series Strategy & Backlist — From £147, 7-21 days. Optimization strategies for book series and existing titles.
- Consultation & Contact — From £97, Same day. One-on-one expert guidance for your publishing journey.
- ISBN Registration — From £27.99, Same day. Official UK Nielsen ISBNs with instant delivery. Registered under HMD Publishing.
Marketing and Promotion Services
- Book Marketing & Amazon Ads — From £467, Ongoing. Expert management of Amazon Advertising campaigns.
- Email Marketing for Authors — From £197/month, Ongoing. List building and newsletter automation strategies.
- Review Management — From £97, 2-4 weeks. Strategies to get more verified reviews for your book.
- Social Media Management — From £197/month, Ongoing. Content creation and management for author social profiles.
- PR and Podcast Outreach — From £297, 2-6 weeks. Get featured on podcasts, blogs, and media outlets.
- Content Repurposing — From £147, 7-21 days. Turn your book content into courses, articles, and social posts.
- Book Video Trailer — From £297, 7-14 days. Cinematic trailers to promote your book on social media.
- Amazon A+ Content — From £147, 5-10 days. Beautifully designed A+ content to boost conversion rates.
- Author Website Design — From £397, 2-4 weeks. Professional websites designed specifically for authors.