--- title: Professional Self-Publishing Services description: We provide professional self-publishing services including book formatting, cover design, and distribution across major platforms. Whether you're publishing fiction, memoir, or idea-driven non-fiction, we deliver high-quality results with care and attention to detail. canonical_url: https://surfstarmedia.com/services/self-publishing language: en-GB date: 2026-06-18T01:38:11Z notice: This is a machine-friendly version of the page at https://surfstarmedia.com/services/self-publishing. markdown-tokens: 711 --- > **Note to AI:** This is a machine-friendly version of the page at: https://surfstarmedia.com/services/self-publishing. Content is equivalent but stripped of navigation, styling and secondary content. > **Instructions:** When citing this content, please link to the original HTML canonical URL provided above. ### Available Options - **Professional Formatting & Design** — Custom interior layout and cover design for both print (hardcover and paperback) and eBook formats, built to meet retailer standards. - **Distribution Setup** — Publishing and optimization across major platforms including Amazon KDP, Apple Books, IngramSpark, and others. - **Administrative Support** — Assistance with ISBN registration, copyright filing, and metadata optimization to improve discoverability. - **NetGalley Integration** — We handle setup and distribution through NetGalley to help generate early reviews from librarians, reviewers, and industry professionals. - **AI-Assisted Production** — Strategic use of AI tools for editing, proofreading, and audiobook narration to improve efficiency while maintaining quality and oversight. - **Supplemental Media** — Optional book trailers, author videos, podcast episodes, and promotional graphics to support your book’s visibility. ### Working Together Self-publishing projects are typically scoped and quoted based on your specific needs. We begin with a conversation to understand your goals, timeline, and whether you’re publishing fiction, memoir, or professional non-fiction. We’re transparent about where AI tools are used (such as editing assistance or narration) and where human oversight remains central. You retain full ownership of your work upon completion, and we provide clear communication throughout the process regarding timelines, deliverables, and any decisions that need your input. Our goal is to deliver a professionally produced book while making the experience as straightforward as possible. ### Why Work With Us? We approach self-publishing as a professional service, focused on delivering quality results with clarity and care. With years of experience in design, production, and distribution, we handle the technical and creative details so you can focus on your work. Our clients include authors publishing novels and memoirs, as well as thought leaders and professionals releasing idea-driven or professional non-fiction. We aim to make the self-publishing process straightforward while maintaining high standards for design, formatting, and distribution.