Book editing and design
We have written, designed and assembled several books ourselves, and edited around 500 others – working particularly with non-professional authors.
We have also created, edited and designed several series of books for Ottakar’s bookshops, WHSmith, Past Times and Readers Digest.
Click here to see examples of our book editing and design work.
Give your manuscript the polish it deserves
It’s a sad fact that no matter how well-researched or original your book is, if it isn’t presented in a prose style that will pass muster with the book trade, it will probably never receive the attention it deserves.
We have long experience in editing manuscripts to a style that any bookshop, publisher or reviewer would consider professional.
We edit meticulously, sanely and sensibly, always seeking clarity – and we never alter the character and spirit of the original
We correct grammar and punctuation, clarify awkwardly expressed thoughts or arguments, and where necessary recast paragraphs and sections
Are you self-publishing? We’ll give your book the big publisher look
The desktop computer has revolutionised publishing. Now anyone can get into print.
Yet so many self-published books appear exactly that. Let us give your book the big publisher look. We’ll:
Create dynamic, attractive page spreads
Design an eye-catching, colourful cover
Scan your photos and drawings, clean them and optimise them so they look their best
Prepare the artwork for the printer – we’ll recommend one if you wish
Contact us – we’re always happy to talk with you about your needs.
Sacketts
7 Springfield Terrace
Bideford
Devon EX39 4AN
Tel: 01237 478170
email: info@sacketts.co.uk