<p data-start="1250" data-end="1262">Hey writers,

<p data-start="1264" data-end="1522">I&rsquo;ve self-published a short story collection using basic tools, but for my next book, I want to go with something more professional. I&rsquo;m now researching the best book publishing services and am curious which companies or platforms actually deliver value.

<p data-start="1524" data-end="1545">What I&rsquo;m looking for:

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<p data-start="1548" data-end="1585">Professional cover design and editing

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<p data-start="1588" data-end="1611">Print-on-demand options

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<p data-start="1614" data-end="1644">Amazon and global distribution

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<p data-start="1647" data-end="1688">Transparent pricing and royalty structure

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<p data-start="1690" data-end="1897">I&rsquo;ve seen names like BookBaby, IngramSpark, and Draft2Digital tossed around. Have any of you used these or others? What&rsquo;s been your experience? I&rsquo;m not against spending some money if the service is worth it.

<p data-start="1899" data-end="1978">Real feedback from fellow writers would help a ton more than another Google ad!



<p data-start="1980" data-end="1993">Thanks a lot!

That&rsquo;s a smart approach. Many hybrid publishing companies focus on elevating the manuscript through professional editing, cover design, and launch support while keeping the author in control. Look for transparent pricing and clear rights ownership. And if you&rsquo;re working from a London office or studio, staying compliant with essentials like an EICR Certificate London UK is just part of running things professionally.