Have you ever wondered what it would take to turn your own story, or an idea you’ve been carrying for years, into a proper, finished book?
We can help you sell it too. Thousands of people think about writing a book, but very few ever finish one. At Oxford Life, we think every story is worth telling, and getting it into print is far more achievable than most people realise.
From first idea to finished book, we do the heavy lifting
The biggest barrier isn’t talent, it’s not knowing where to start. That’s exactly where we come in.
We run a full, start-to-finish publishing service, taking you from a rough idea to a properly produced book you’ll be proud to put your name to.
Our support covers every stage of the process, including:
* Concept development and planning
* Writing support or full ghost writing
* Editing and proofreading
* Book design and layout
* Cover design and branding
* Printing and production
* ISBN registration and publishing setup
* Website sales, Amazon and online distribution
* Marketing, PR and promotion
You don’t have to already be a writer, and you don’t need a plan worked out.
All you need is a story, a spark of an idea, or simply the wish to create something lasting.
Real authors, real books
We’ve already helped many authors turn their ideas into finished, published books.
John Holmes worked with us to turn his remarkable life story into The Evacuee, a powerful autobiography that preserves his memories for future generations.
Michael Kollakis has written several novels with us, including John Smith: Average Joe, The Three Faces of February and its sequel Dial M for Merthyr. Most recently, we helped him publish his latest book, The Drunk, The Dumb & The Dead.
We also worked with author Erica Austin on her book, The Webb Connection: The Story of a Welsh Family, a beautifully realised exploration of family history and heritage.
We currently have many more projects in progress, including autobiographies and collections of poetry and personal writing.
IT DOESN’T STOP AT PUBLISHING
We help you find readers
Writing a book is one challenge. Getting people to actually see it, buy it and read it is another, and that’s where we’re genuinely different.
Through our network of lifestyle magazines and websites, including Oxford Life, City Life Cardiff, Travel Life and more than thirty other titles, we can put your book in front of a large and engaged readership.
That includes:
* Editorial features telling your story
* Search-optimised online articles
* Social media coverage
* Ongoing promotional opportunities
In short, we don’t just help you make a book; we help you give it a life once it’s made.
Something to leave behind; your legacy
For many of our authors, this was never really about publishing, it was about legacy. About holding onto memories, sharing experiences, and leaving something meaningful for family, friends and generations to come.
It’s a phrase we hear time and again from our authors: “I wish I’d done this sooner.”
Yours could be next
Whether you want to write your own story, work on a novel, put together a poetry collection or showcase your photography or artwork, we can help.
You might already have a few chapters written, or nothing more than an idea in your head. Either way, we’ll help you take it further.
If a book has ever crossed your mind, there’s no better time to start. Everyone has a story worth telling, so what’s yours?
IT’S EASIER THAN YOU THINK
5 myths about writing a book
Writing a book can feel like a daunting task, but with the right support behind you, it’s far more achievable than you’d expect.
I’m not a good enough writer
Neither were most of our authors before they started. One of our authors was in his seventies before he picked up a pen. We have clients in their nineties.
We can shape, edit or ghostwrite it for you.
I don’t have enough time
We fit around your schedule, not the other way around.
It’s too expensive
We have flexible packages to suit most budgets.
No one would read my story
Real stories connect with readers in ways you might not expect.
It’s too late for me
It’s genuinely never too late, and later life is often when people have the most to say.
TESTIMONIALS
What authors say…
“I thought the hardest part would be writing it. It wasn’t – it was believing anyone would want to read it. Mark and Jennifer made sure people did.”
John Holmes, author of The Evacuee
Where to start
You don’t need a finished manuscript, or even a plan. Just an idea, or simply the wish to create something meaningful, is enough to start.
Drop us a few lines about the story you’d like to tell, and we’ll come back to you with honest, no-obligation thoughts on how we could help.
Get in touch!
Email your idea, in 100 words or fewer, to mark@goodlifepublishing.co.uk
Or call Mark direct on 07766 106731 for an informal chat.
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