Manuscript appraisal
We review the manuscript's content, language, intended readership and publishing potential before production costs are committed.
Book Publishing
A coordinated publishing service that takes your manuscript through each stage under one clear agreement.
Publishing requires careful coordination between editorial work, design, production, registration, printing and sales. We manage these stages as one connected process, with responsibilities, costs and approvals set out clearly from the beginning.
Our team works with authors and institutions from manuscript review through to publication. The author remains involved at every important approval stage, including editorial decisions, design, proofs and final production.
Publishing services included
Editorial and proofreading
Structural editing, copy editing and final proofreading to prepare the manuscript for clear and consistent publication.
Design and typesetting
Cover artwork and interior typesetting prepared to the confirmed trim size, binding method and production specification.
ISBN and copyright
ISBN registration and guidance on PACRA copyright registration so that the title is correctly identified and the author's rights are properly documented.
Printing and production
Printing of the approved edition, together with eBook formatting where a digital edition is included in the publishing plan.
Distribution and sales
The title is listed in the Sotrane bookshop and presented through relevant book fairs, booksellers, libraries and institutional sales channels.
How the publishing process works
Consultation
An initial consultation to understand the manuscript or proposed book and determine the most appropriate publishing route.
Proposal and appraisal
You complete the Book Proposal Form. We assess the proposal and, where a manuscript is available, proceed to a formal manuscript appraisal.
Decision and contract
A written decision, then a publishing agreement setting out responsibilities, costs, royalty rate and timelines.
Production
The manuscript moves through editing, design and typesetting. Final proofs are sent to the author for approval before printing begins.
Publication and sales
After production, the title is prepared for release, listing and marketing. Sales and royalty information is made available through the author's Sotrane account.
Common questions about this service
Do you publish first-time authors?
Yes. We publish first-time authors. Our assessment focuses on the manuscript, its intended readership and its readiness for publication rather than the author's previous publishing history.
How long does publishing take?
Most titles take approximately four to eight months from the signed publishing agreement to finished copies. The final schedule depends mainly on the condition of the manuscript, the extent of editorial work required and the agreed production programme.
Who owns the copyright?
The author retains copyright unless a different arrangement is expressly agreed in writing. The publishing agreement gives Sotrane the rights required to publish and sell the book under the agreed terms without transferring authorship.
Can I see the sales figures?
Yes. Sales and royalty statements are made available through your Sotrane account. Any difference in records is reviewed and reconciled formally.