Everything Your Book Needs — Under One Roof
From the first blank page to a book on shelves worldwide, Qalm Media provides the full spectrum of professional author services. Every step of the way, you retain complete ownership, 100% of your royalties, and total creative control.
Four Pillars.
One Publishing Journey.
Our services are built around the four phases every book goes through. Each phase is handled by dedicated specialists — while the creative vision stays entirely yours.
Write
Ghostwriting, co-writing, and manuscript development from concept to complete draft.
Edit
Developmental editing, line editing, copyediting, proofreading, and sensitivity reading.
Publish
Professional formatting, KDP setup, IngramSpark distribution, and full publishing support.
Market
Book launch strategy, author branding, social media content, and advertising campaigns.
Ghostwriting & Book Development
Your story deserves to be told with professional craft. Whether you have a clear vision or just the seed of an idea, our ghostwriters work entirely in your voice — crafting a manuscript that reads as if you wrote every word yourself.
We work across all genres: business books, memoirs, self-help, fiction, leadership titles, and children's books. Every project begins with deep discovery sessions to understand your goals, your audience, and the story only you can tell.
Ghostwriting at Qalm Media is a fully confidential, collaborative process. You guide the direction, review chapters as we write, and approve every element before we move forward. The finished manuscript belongs to you — completely.
Who This Is For
Executives, coaches, entrepreneurs, thought leaders, and aspiring authors who have a powerful story or body of expertise but want professional help bringing it to the page. Also ideal for those with a partial draft that needs a skilled writer to complete.
What's Included
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Discovery & Research Sessions In-depth interviews to capture your voice, vision, and key ideas.
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Full Manuscript Writing Complete draft delivered chapter by chapter for your review.
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Story Structure & Narrative Arc Professional plot or content framework to give your book lasting impact.
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Author Voice Development We study your existing writing and communication style to match it precisely.
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Unlimited Revisions Per Chapter Chapters are refined until you're fully satisfied before moving forward.
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Confidential & Ghost-Credit Compliant Your name, your book. We never claim credit or disclose involvement.
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Final Manuscript Handoff Delivered in DOCX and PDF, ready for editing and publishing.
What's Included
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Developmental Editing Big-picture feedback on structure, pacing, character, and argument.
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Line Editing Sentence-level improvements to clarity, rhythm, tone, and style.
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Copyediting Grammar, punctuation, consistency, and adherence to style guides.
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Proofreading Final-pass error correction before layout and submission.
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Editorial Report Written overview of key findings, recommendations, and next steps.
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Sensitivity Reading Available as an add-on for manuscripts with diverse or sensitive themes.
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Track-Changes Markup All edits returned with full comments in Microsoft Word format.
Editing & Proofreading
A strong manuscript is built in layers. Our editorial team works through every stage of the editing process — from the high-level structural review to the final proofread — ensuring your book is tight, powerful, and publication-ready.
We match each manuscript with an editor who specialises in its genre. A business book requires a different editorial eye than a literary novel, and we take that seriously. Every editor we work with has a track record of published, market-ready titles.
Our editing process is collaborative, not prescriptive. Your voice is always preserved. We improve without overwriting, refine without erasing your authorial identity, and leave you with a manuscript you're truly proud to publish.
Who This Is For
Authors who have a completed draft — or are nearing completion — and want professional eyes on the manuscript before publishing. Available for fiction, non-fiction, memoir, business, academic, and children's titles across all word counts.
Formatting & Self-Publishing
Publishing your book independently doesn't mean doing it alone. Qalm Media handles the full publishing setup — formatting your manuscript for print and digital, registering your ISBN, setting up your Amazon KDP account, and distributing through IngramSpark to thousands of retailers worldwide.
We ensure your book meets every technical specification required by the major platforms, so you never face a rejection or a last-minute formatting crisis. From interior layout to cover file preparation to metadata optimisation, every detail is handled professionally.
Most importantly, everything is set up in your name. You own the account. You receive the royalties directly. We simply do the technical heavy lifting so you can focus on being an author — not a publishing administrator.
Who This Is For
Authors with an edited manuscript ready to publish. Whether you're completely new to self-publishing or have been through the process before and want a professional to handle it properly, our publishing service covers everything from formatted files to live listings.
What's Included
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Print & Ebook Formatting Professional interior layouts for KDP print, IngramSpark, and EPUB/MOBI.
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Amazon KDP Setup & Support Account creation, book listing setup, and category/keyword optimisation.
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IngramSpark & Wide Distribution Global distribution to bookshops, libraries, and online retailers worldwide.
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ISBN Registration & Copyright Page Correctly filed ISBN, Library of Congress data, and legal front matter.
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Metadata & Book Description SEO-optimised title, subtitle, keywords, categories, and sales copy.
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Proof Copy Review We order and inspect a physical proof before approving distribution.
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Audiobook Guidance Advisory support for producing and distributing an audiobook version.
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Book Launch Strategy & Planning A launch roadmap covering pre-launch, launch week, and post-launch phases.
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Author Branding & Positioning Define your author identity, tone, and messaging across all channels.
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Social Media Content Creation Ready-to-post captions, graphics, and a content calendar for launch month.
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Amazon Advertising Setup Sponsored product campaigns configured and optimised for your book's category.
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Press & Media Assets Author bio, press release, media kit, and advanced review copy outreach.
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Book Trailer Production Short-form promotional video crafted for social media and your website.
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Review Generation Strategy Structured outreach to build early reviews on Amazon and Goodreads.
Launch & Book Marketing
Publishing a great book is only half the work. Getting it in front of the right readers requires a deliberate strategy. Our marketing team builds a launch plan tailored to your book's genre, audience, and goals — then executes it with precision.
We understand the specific dynamics of book marketing: reader communities, genre-specific advertising platforms, editorial review timelines, and the patterns of Amazon's algorithm. This isn't generic marketing applied to books — it's book marketing, done properly.
Whether you're launching your first title or building a long-term author platform, we position you for sustained visibility and sales beyond the initial launch window.
Who This Is For
Authors preparing to launch — or who have already published and want to increase their book's reach. Particularly valuable for authors building a professional brand alongside their book, or those using their book as a credibility tool in their industry.
Enhance Your Book Further
Beyond the core four pillars, we offer a range of specialist services to complete your publishing package.
Book Cover Design
Professionally designed print and ebook covers that compete with traditional publishing — on-genre, market-informed, and entirely yours to own.
Author Website
A clean, elegant author website built to showcase your book, capture reader emails, and establish your professional online presence.
Book Trailer Production
A short, cinematic promotional video for your book — designed for social media, your website, and press outreach.
Audiobook Guidance
End-to-end support for producing, formatting, and distributing your audiobook on Audible, Apple Books, and beyond.
Back Matter & Bonus Content
Reader magnets, discussion guides, companion workbooks, and other back-matter assets that increase perceived value and reader engagement.
Backlist Optimisation
For authors with previously published titles — we review your existing books and optimise metadata, covers, and descriptions to improve ongoing sales.
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