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AI-orchestrated publishing

How we publish

We orchestrate every part of a publishing company using AI services end to end — and a human editor signs off on the result. It is how one imprint can take a manuscript from raw draft to print, ebook and audiobook, on retailer shelves worldwide.

AI-orchestrated publishing

A whole publishing house, run with AI.

The Premium Edition orchestrates every part of a publishing company using AI services end to end — with a human editor accountable for the final result. That is how one imprint can take a manuscript from raw draft to print, ebook and audiobook, on retailer shelves worldwide.

  1. 01

    Editorial & fact-checking

    Developmental and line editing, copyediting and proofreading, plus source and claim verification — drafted by AI, ruled on by a human editor.

  2. 02

    Finalize & format

    Interior typesetting, cover design directions, ebook conversion, ISBN and metadata — production-ready files for every format.

  3. 03

    Audiobook manuscripts

    Audiobook scripts prepared and narrated with AI voices, or matched to a human narrator, then mastered to retailer spec.

  4. 04

    Publish & distribute

    Print-on-demand, ebook and audio pushed to global retailers and libraries, with launch marketing and outreach.

  5. 05

    Administer & report

    Royalty accounting, transparent quarterly statements, metadata upkeep and rights management for the life of the book.

What we deliver · Cost library

Every part of a publishing house, delivered as one service.

Writing & Editing

Developmental editing, copyediting, proofreading and fact-checking.

  • Developmental & structural edit
  • Line editing and copyediting
  • Final proofread
  • Fact and source verification

Design & Production

Cover design, interior layout, typesetting and ebook conversion.

  • Cover design directions
  • Print interior design & typesetting
  • Ebook conversion and testing
  • ISBN and metadata setup

Printing & Distribution

Print production, fulfilment and global retail distribution.

  • Print-on-demand or offset printing
  • Global retailer & library distribution
  • Warehousing and fulfilment
  • Returns and inventory handling

Marketing & Launch

Campaign strategy, outreach, advertising and author-platform support.

  • Launch plan & positioning
  • Advance review copies and outreach
  • Paid advertising management
  • Media & podcast preparation

Audiobook

Audiobook manuscript preparation, narration, mastering and distribution.

  • Audiobook manuscript preparation
  • AI or human narration
  • Audio mastering to retailer spec
  • Audio distribution

Ongoing Administration

Royalty statements, reporting, metadata upkeep and rights administration.

  • Quarterly royalty statements
  • Tax and bookkeeping
  • Metadata and edition updates
  • Rights management & licensing
See detailed cost ranges

The publishing process

  1. 01

    Proposal and manuscript assessment

    Who decides
    The Premium Edition editorial team
    Who pays
    No charge for review
    Approval needed
    None yet — assessment only
    Rights licensed
    None
    When the author can terminate
    Either party, at any time before an agreement is signed
  2. 02

    Commercial and audience review

    Who decides
    The Premium Edition, with author input
    Who pays
    No charge
    Approval needed
    None yet
    Rights licensed
    None
    When the author can terminate
    Either party, at any time before an agreement is signed
  3. 03

    Publishing-model selection

    Who decides
    Jointly agreed by author and publisher
    Who pays
    N/A — this stage sets who pays for what
    Approval needed
    Both parties must agree the model and hurdle (if Growth Partnership)
    Rights licensed
    None yet
    When the author can terminate
    Either party, before the agreement is signed
  4. 04

    Editing, production and audiobook

    Who decides
    The Premium Edition manages, author approves final content
    Who pays
    Per the agreed model and cost allocation
    Approval needed
    Author approval required on all substantive edits and cover art
    Rights licensed
    Print, digital and audio publishing rights, for the agreed term
    When the author can terminate
    Per the signed agreement's termination clause
  5. 05

    Distribution and launch

    Who decides
    The Premium Edition manages retailer and distributor relationships
    Who pays
    Per the agreed model
    Approval needed
    Marketing spend above the agreed budget requires author sign-off
    Rights licensed
    As above, active for the publication term
    When the author can terminate
    Per the signed agreement's termination clause
  6. 06

    Reporting, optimization and rights development

    Who decides
    Joint, with quarterly reporting from the publisher
    Who pays
    Ongoing costs per the agreed model
    Approval needed
    New editions, translations, or subsidiary rights deals require author approval
    Rights licensed
    Unexercised rights (film, translation, etc.) remain available for separate negotiation
    When the author can terminate
    Per the signed agreement's notice period and rights-reversion clause

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