Book Sprint

Book Sprint: self-publishing and author services for UK writers

Book Sprint presents itself as a UK book publishing company that handles the publishing journey for authors, from manuscript development to distribution and promotion. The company states that it supports first-time writers as well as experienced storytellers, and that authors retain creative control and earnings. Its services are grouped into writing, publishing, editorial work and marketing, with additional options for cover design, distribution and audiobook production.

Writing and ghostwriting

The company offers book writing and ghostwriting services aimed at turning ideas into a manuscript. According to its presentation, the work is done closely with the author to preserve the author's voice while providing clarity, structure and commercial appeal. The audiences it names for this service include business owners, coaches and consultants, fiction writers and memoir authors.

Publishing, editorial and production tasks

Under its self-publishing service, Book Sprint lists manuscript formatting for print and eBook, custom cover design, ISBN registration in the UK, Amazon Kindle Direct Publishing setup, print-on-demand solutions and global book distribution. It states that it handles paperback, hardback and eBook formats. The editorial side covers developmental editing, line editing, copy editing and proofreading, with the stated aim of improving clarity, structure, grammar and flow.

Marketing and promotion

Book marketing services are described as helping authors gain visibility and increase sales. The specific activities mentioned are Amazon optimisation, author branding strategy, social media marketing, press releases, book launch campaigns and targeted online advertising. The company frames these as positioning the book in front of the right audience.

Packages and pricing shown on the site

The site lists four publishing bundles with prices presented as limited-time offers. The Bronze Package is shown at £249 (reduced from £449) and includes a project manager, editorial consultation and evaluation, copy editing, 15 image insertions, proofreading, typesetting, layout adjustment, formatting, book cover design, ISBNs and barcodes, publication on Kindle and Amazon, eBook and paperback formats, print-on-demand availability, expanded eBook distribution, book sales and royalty accounting, and 100% ownership rights. The Silver Package is shown at £699 (from £899) and adds substantive editing, 30 image insertions, post-layout proofreading, publication on Kindle, Amazon and Barnes & Noble, hardcover format, enhanced Amazon distribution and Amazon Look Inside. The Gold Package is shown at £1499 (from £1999) and adds 45 image insertions, 3D cover design (front, back and spine), publication across more than 20 platforms for global distribution, author bio and book description on all publishing platforms, optimisation of keywords, categories, subcategories and themes, and author website development of two to four pages. The Diamond Package is shown at £4999 (from £9999) and adds 75 image insertions, audiobook format, two 90-second animated book launch videos, domain registration and hosting for 24 months, audiobook recording, narration, editing and post-production, and branding services. The branding block includes a 240-minute marketing strategy call, social media account creation and management, audience engagement and promotion for 24 months, search engine optimisation for 24 months with keyword research, on-page and off-page work, Google Preview and a Google Knowledge Panel for the book, five video reviews, Amazon optimisation for 24 months, blogs and marketing articles, press release campaigns and book launch or signing events. The site also mentions a 20% discount on the next order for several packages.

Genres and author positioning

Book Sprint lists the genres it works with: action and adventure, comics and graphic novels, fiction, children's books, romance, science fiction, mystery and crime, thriller, non-fiction and horror. For each, it describes formatting, cover design or illustration work adapted to the category. The company also states that it helps authors establish an author identity in the UK market, build a professional presence, strengthen credibility, create long-term revenue opportunities and connect with readers, describing the book as the author's brand.

Portfolio and platforms

The site states that Book Sprint has helped authors across the UK publish fiction, non-fiction, memoirs, business books and children's literature, and that its portfolio includes books available on major platforms. It also says its publications are exhibited on leading platforms, without naming them in the material reviewed.