Where published authors started
Since opening our doors in West Reva, we've walked alongside writers from the first hesitant outline to the moment they hold a printed copy. Book Quality Network exists because the distance between a draft and a published work shouldn't feel impossible to cross.
How a manuscript becomes a book — stage by stage
Stage One — Weeks 1–3
We read your full manuscript — or partial draft — and produce a detailed editorial report. This isn't a line edit; it's a structural diagnosis. We identify narrative gaps, pacing issues, voice inconsistencies, and the strongest elements to build on. You receive a written assessment and a one-hour call to discuss direction.
Stage Two — Weeks 4–9
Working chapter by chapter, your assigned editor reshapes structure, strengthens character arcs or argument flow, and addresses the issues raised in assessment. This is collaborative — you'll exchange marked-up drafts and notes, typically across two full revision rounds. Fiction and non-fiction follow different developmental frameworks tuned to genre expectations.
Stage Three — Weeks 10–12
Once the structure is sound, we refine at the sentence level. Grammar, syntax, consistency of style, factual checks for non-fiction, dialogue tags, tense alignment — everything that makes a manuscript feel professionally finished. We follow a style sheet tailored to your book, not a rigid house style.
Stage Four — Weeks 12–14
Our design team creates a cover concept rooted in your genre's visual language while standing apart on a shelf. Interior typesetting follows — chapter openers, running heads, font pairing, margins calibrated for your chosen print format. You receive two cover directions and a full interior proof in PDF.
Stage Five — Weeks 14–15
A fresh pair of eyes catches what familiarity misses. Our proofreader works from the typeset PDF, checking for orphans, widows, hyphenation errors, and any remaining textual issues. You approve the final proof before anything goes to print or upload.
Stage Six — Weeks 15–18
Whether you're pursuing traditional submission, hybrid publishing, or full self-publishing, we prepare the materials. Query letters and synopses for agents. ISBN registration and metadata optimisation for self-publishers. File preparation for Amazon KDP, IngramSpark, and direct-to-bookshop distribution. We don't publish your book — we make sure you're equipped to publish it correctly.
Some authors arrive with a polished draft that only needs copy editing and design. Others need the full journey from assessment to distribution. We build your pathway around what the manuscript actually requires — nothing more.
Not a menu. A map. Find the path that fits where your manuscript stands right now.
| Your Starting Point | What You Need | Stages Involved | Typical Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Raw first draft — you've finished writing but haven't revised | Full editorial journey | Assessment → Developmental → Copy Edit → Design → Proof → Distribution | 16–18 weeks |
| Revised manuscript — you've done 2+ drafts and had beta readers | Structural check + production | Assessment → Copy Edit → Design → Proof | 10–12 weeks |
| Edited manuscript — previously edited, needs production only | Design and publishing prep | Design → Proof → Distribution | 5–6 weeks |
| Published but underperforming — book exists, sales are flat | Redesign and redistribution audit | Cover Redesign → Metadata Audit → Distribution Review | 3–4 weeks |
| Idea stage — concept exists, writing hasn't begun | Manuscript coaching | Planning Sessions → Milestone Check-ins → Assessment when draft complete | Ongoing |
"I'd been sitting on my novel for three years. The assessment alone gave me the clarity I needed to finish the rewrite in ten weeks. The copy editing caught things I'd read past a hundred times."
Fionnuala Brennan
Literary fiction, published 2024
"The cover design process was unlike anything I expected. They studied comparable titles, analysed shelf positioning, and gave me two directions that both felt like my book. The one we chose has been complimented by every reader."
Niall Corcoran
Business non-fiction, 2nd edition
"As a first-time self-publisher, the distribution guidance was invaluable. They walked me through IngramSpark setup, pricing strategy, and metadata that actually makes the book discoverable. My title appeared in bookshop catalogues within six weeks."
Aisling Doherty
Children's picture book series
We don't sell packages for the sake of revenue. If your book only needs a copy edit, we'll say so. Every recommendation is based on what the text requires.
A thriller has different structural demands than a memoir. Our editors specialise by genre — your manuscript is matched to someone who understands its conventions and readers.
You'll know the schedule before we begin. If something shifts, you'll know why and by how much. No disappearing editors, no unexplained delays.
Editing is not rewriting. We preserve your voice while strengthening clarity and impact. You'll recognise your book on every page — just a better version of it.
Pricing depends on manuscript length, genre complexity, and which stages are needed. After an initial conversation and a look at a sample chapter, we provide a fixed quote — not an estimate. Most full-journey projects for a standard-length novel (75,000–95,000 words) fall between €2,800 and €4,600.
Absolutely. The assessment is designed to stand alone. Many authors use it to decide whether to continue with us, work independently on revisions, or pursue a different path entirely. There's no obligation to book further stages.
Yes. Most of our collaboration happens via email, shared documents, and video calls. We work with authors across Europe, North America, and Australia. The process is identical regardless of location.
Share a few details and we'll respond within two working days with an initial recommendation.
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