Rubric

Self-publishing and editorial services

Rubric is a self-publishing company and editorial services agency based in Portugalete, Bilbao, in Bizkaia. It is led by José Manuel Aparicio, a writer, editor, and publishing consultant, and works with independent writers locally, nationally, and internationally. The company describes its approach as high-quality self-publishing, distinct from traditional publishing and co-publishing: the author writes the work, and Rubric handles the publishing process.

Publishing services

The company offers services for different stages of publication:

• Manuscript evaluation
• Copyediting and proofreading, including technical and stylistic editing
• Cover and jacket design
• Book layout and typesetting
• Publishing consulting
• Advertising campaigns and promotion in print and radio
• Distribution
• Print-on-demand
• Book launch events
• Self-publishing and e-book distribution
• Participation in book fairs

Rubric also works with publishers and institutions that need help publishing books. Projects are customized, with no fixed packages or rates, and books are published in print and digital formats.

Authors and track record

Rubric selects the authors it works with. Its services are for independent writers who want to publish and sell a book in print or as an e-book, people seeking a small print run for their own community, and those who need a specific editorial service. The company reports more than 12 years of experience, over 550 authors, and more than 700 publishing projects. José Manuel Aparicio has been a finalist in short story competitions and won the 4th International Historical Novel Award “Ciudad de Úbeda” in 2015 for Banderizos. He was also a finalist in the 3rd Edhasa Historical Fiction Award in 2020 for Bellum Cantabricum.

Contact

Phone: 688 611 213 and 944 06 37 46. Emails: asesoredicion@rubric.es and contacto@rubric.es. The company is also on Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp. Website: rubric.es.