Independent publishing services for authors
Editing, cover design, interior layout, illustration, audiobooks and trailers, handled by specialists who explain every step in plain language and send print-ready files.
Who we are
Lulu Publishing Services began with a simple observation: writing a book is hard enough without having to learn editing standards, print specifications and ebook formats on top of it. Independent authors deserve the same quality of craft that traditional publishers apply, without the gatekeeping.
We are a team of editors, designers, illustrators, audio producers and video editors who work with authors on the parts of publishing that are difficult to do alone. We tell you what your book needs and what it does not, explain our recommendations plainly and put scope and timelines in writing before we begin.
We are an independent company. We prepare files for Amazon KDP, IngramSpark and other platforms, but we are not owned by, affiliated with or endorsed by any of them.
Specialists for every stage
Developmental, line and copy editors who work in your genre and protect your voice.
Cover and interior designers who build to platform specifications from the start.
Artists who create consistent characters and spreads for picture books and early readers.
Producers who prepare audiobooks and trailers that meet retailer and platform standards.
Every format
Most authors publish in more than one format. We build them from one approved text, so every edition matches.
Print-ready interior and full-wrap cover with the right trim, paper and spine.
Case-laminate and dust-jacket files built to the printer's template.
Clean, reflowable EPUB files with working navigation, tested in common reading apps.
Narration, mastering and distribution-ready files with square cover art.
Illustrated spreads, character design and layout for children's books.
Interiors with exercises, tables and writing space that stay readable.
Our services
Choose one service or combine several. Each has its own page with what is included, how it works and answers to common questions.
Custom front, spine and back covers that fit your genre and meet print and ebook specifications.
Learn more about Book Cover DesignBig-picture feedback on structure, pacing, argument and character before you polish a single sentence.
Learn more about Developmental EditingSentence-level polish for rhythm, clarity and voice, once the structure of your book is settled.
Learn more about Line EditingA final, careful check for typos, punctuation and layout errors before your book goes to print.
Learn more about ProofreadingIndependent verification of names, dates, quotes, statistics and claims in your non-fiction manuscript.
Learn more about Fact-CheckingProfessional print and ebook interiors, from typography and chapter openers to platform-ready files.
Learn more about Book Interior Layout & FormattingCharacter design, cover art and full interior spreads, built to print specifications from the first sketch.
Learn more about Children's Book IllustrationNarration, production and distribution of your audiobook, prepared to retailer technical requirements.
Learn more about Audiobook Creation & PublishingShort, shareable trailers that give your book a moving, memorable introduction on social media and retailer pages.
Learn more about Video Book TrailersOur approach
Publishing involves trust. These are the commitments behind every project.
We explain what each service does and why, without jargon, so you can make informed decisions.
If your book does not need a service, we tell you. We would rather earn your trust than your budget.
Scope, timeline and cost are agreed in writing before work begins, so there are no surprises.
You remain the author and rights holder. We provide services, never ownership claims.
Why authors choose us
How it works
Send a short message through the form. Tell us your genre, length and what you need.
We reply within one working day with questions, a recommended scope and a written quote.
Our specialists work on your project and share drafts so you can give feedback early.
You review, we adjust, and we agree the final version together.
You receive files checked against your chosen platform, ready to upload.
Share a few details and we will send a clear, no-obligation quote within one working day.
Questions answered
We provide professional services for authors who publish independently: developmental and line editing, proofreading, fact-checking, book cover design, interior layout and formatting, children's book illustration, audiobook production and video book trailers.
No. Many authors need only one or two, such as a cover and a layout. You choose what your book needs, and we give you honest advice about what is worth paying for.
Yes. You remain the author and rights holder of your work. We provide services, and we do not publish your book on your behalf or take ownership of it.
No. We are an independent service provider. We prepare files to each platform's published requirements, but we are not affiliated with, endorsed by or sponsored by any of them.
We reply to every enquiry within one working day with a clear next step. Timelines for the work itself depend on your project, and we agree them in writing before we start.
It depends on length, genre and the services you need. Tell us about your book through the quote form and we will send a written quote before any work begins, with no obligation.
Get in touch
A few details are enough to start. We will reply within one working day with questions and a written quote.
Prefer email? Write to info@lulupublishingservices.com.
Author voices
They explained each editing stage in plain language and never pushed services I did not need.
Debut novelist
The cover looked right for my genre, and the files uploaded to the platform without a single rejection.
Independent fiction author
Clear communication from the first message. I always knew what was happening and what came next.
Non-fiction author
From the blog
Finishing a draft is only the midpoint. This checklist walks through the steps between a finished manuscript and a published book, in a sensible order.
Read the article: A Self-Publishing Checklist: From Finished Draft to Launch DayTrim size and paper affect how your book feels, what it costs to print and how it is perceived. Here is a practical way to choose before you format your interior.
Read the article: How to Choose a Trim Size and Paper for Your Print BookAuthors often hear four editing terms used interchangeably. They are not the same job. Here is what each stage does, in what order, and how to decide what your book needs.
Read the article: Developmental, Line, Copy Editing and Proofreading: What Each Edit Actually DoesStart with a conversation. We will tell you honestly what will make the biggest difference.