Why Choose Us?

Melrose Books has thirty-five years of experience of publishing high-quality books in every subject. We are a traditional publishing house proud of our reputation within the industry. Melrose Books offers a fully personalised publishing service producing books worthy of your material.

Reasons to publish with Melrose Books:

1. Proven publishing expertise at your service.
   We are a traditional publishing house located in modern purpose-built premises. We have the facility to fulfil every step of the publishing process from design to distribution. We employ many experienced staff and have dedicated Commissioning, Editorial, Design, Book Production, Contracts, Distribution and Marketing teams in-house. Having this level of expertise in-house allows us to minimize costs and control quality throughout the process. We have invested in the latest DTP and bespoke editorial systems to ensure that our publications meet the highest commercial standards.
2. A truly personalised service.
   Melrose Books works on a shared partnership between author and publisher. If we decide to make an offer of publication you will have access to the Commissioning Editor at every step of the publication process to ensure your requirements are met. Your manuscript will be assigned to one of our experienced editors and you will receive regular proofs detailing their corrections and suggestions. As the author, your ideas are encouraged and our production and design teams will endeavour to incorporate them.
3. Professional production and design to make your book stand out from the crowd.
   Melrose Books uses only the best printing and binding techniques to produce your book. Our designers will present you with a choice of professional cover designs for your consideration. Again, your ideas and suggestions are welcomed here. Our publications are of the highest standard and are suitable for stocking in bookshops and libraries.
4. Professional marketing and promotion service.
   If you decide to publish with us you will benefit from our fully customised and inclusive marketing and promotion service. Our marketing team will work with you to ensure your book realises its full commercial potential.
5. The very best distribution for your book.
   As an established publisher, we ship our books from our premises directly to customers all over the world. Through major book wholesalers such as Gardners, your book will be available to bookshops across the country. Your book will also be available online via our website and via mail order and telephone.
6. Royalty structure that favours the author.
   As we work on the premise of shared partnership between author and publisher we are able to offer extremely favourable royalty rates. Our authors typically receive at least 50% royalties of each copy of their book sold, a much higher share than most other publishers.
   

What do I do now?

If you have a manuscript or a work-in-progress that you would like us to consider for publication you can send it to us online here. If you would rather send it via post please send it to:

Commissioning Editor
Melrose Books
St Thomas' Place
Ely, Cambridge
CB7 4GG
UK

If you require any additional information please Contact Us.