Ghostwriting
Our ghostwriters turn your ideas, notes and memories into a finished book that sounds like you.
Learn moreWhere every story finds its harbour
UK Ghostwriting & Book Publishing Services that bring your story home
From the first spark of an idea to a finished book on Amazon UK, Apple Books and Kobo, our writers, editors and designers guide every step. You keep 100% of your rights and every royalty.
- 100% rights and royalties stay yours
- Dedicated project manager
- 40+ shops and platforms
Your book, published where readers shop
- Amazon UKKindle, paperback & hardback
- WaterstonesOrderable in UK bookshops
- AudibleAudiobooks
- Apple BooksiPhone, iPad & Mac
- KoboEbooks & audiobooks
10+
years helping authors publish
Full-service publishing house
From a rough idea to a book you are proud to hold
Writing a book is one of the most rewarding things you can do, and one of the hardest to finish alone. Legacy Harbor Publishing brings together ghostwriters, editors, cover designers, typesetters and marketers who have spent years helping independent authors publish books that look and read like they came from a major publisher.
Tell us where you are today, whether that is a spark of an idea, a half-finished draft or a manuscript ready for print. We will chart the course, handle the difficult parts and keep you in control of every decision.
- Genre-matched writers and editors
- Custom covers, never templates
- Published in your own accounts
- Clear timelines and fixed quotes
- Ebook, print and audiobook
- Launch marketing that fits your budget
Our services
Everything your book needs, under one roof
Choose a single service or let us guide your book from the first draft to its launch. Every service is handled by specialists in your genre.
Book Editing & Proofreading
Developmental editing, line editing, copy-editing and proofreading that make your manuscript ready for readers.
Learn moreBook Publishing
Self-publishing on Amazon UK, Apple Books, Kobo, Google Play and through UK bookshops, with every royalty paid to you.
Learn moreBook Cover Design
Custom covers designed for your genre, for ebook, paperback and hardback, that look great as a thumbnail and on a shelf.
Learn moreBook Formatting & Typesetting
Professional interior layout for Kindle, ePub, paperback and hardback that reads beautifully on every device.
Learn moreBook Marketing
Launch plans, Amazon ads, social media, email and PR campaigns that put your book in front of the right readers.
Learn moreChildren's Book Illustration
Original illustrations and character design for picture books, chapter books and graphic novels.
Learn moreAudiobook Production
Professional narration, studio recording, editing and mastering for Audible, Apple Books, Spotify and more.
Learn moreAuthor Website Design
Fast, mobile friendly author websites with book pages, newsletter signup and SEO built in.
Learn moreBook Trailer Videos
Cinematic book trailers and short social videos that make readers stop scrolling and click buy.
Learn moreBook Printing
Short-run and bulk printing in paperback and hardback for launches, bookshops, gifts and events.
Learn moreNot sure what you need?
Tell us where your book is today and we will map out the next steps for free.
The Harbor Method
Five clear steps from idea to bookshelf
A proven route that keeps your project on schedule, on budget and always in your hands.
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Chart the course
A free consultation to understand your book, your readers and your goals. You get a clear plan and a fixed quote.
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Write & shape
Ghostwriting or developmental editing turns your idea or draft into a strong, complete manuscript.
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Polish every page
Copy-editing, proofreading and professional typesetting make it read like a book from a major publisher.
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Design the cover
Cover concepts built for your genre, refined with you until they are ready to stand out on any shelf.
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Publish & shine
Your book goes live in the UK and worldwide, supported by a launch plan that brings readers to its door.
Our portfolio
Books we have helped bring to shore
A look at covers, interiors and stories shaped by our team across every genre.
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Literary Fiction The Lantern Keeper's Daughter -
Memoir Salt & Stone -
Epic Fantasy Beneath the Ember Crown -
Business The Quiet Ledger -
Picture Book Ollie and the Moon Balloon -
Thriller Northbound -
Science Fiction The Last Signal from Kepler -
Self-Help Rooted -
Biography The Long Way Home -
Poetry Letters to the Tide
- 1,200+ Books published
- 950+ Happy authors
- 10+ Years in publishing
- 40+ Shops and platforms
Why authors choose us
A publishing partner that puts you first
Plenty of companies promise to publish your book. We measure success by something else: a finished book you are proud of, a smooth experience getting there and a clear path to readers afterwards.
100% rights and royalties
Your copyright, your name on the cover and every penny of your royalties stay with you. It is written into every agreement.
Specialists, not generalists
Writers, editors and designers matched to your genre, from picture books to leadership titles.
One dedicated manager
A single project manager coordinates the whole team and keeps you updated at every stage.
Revisions until it is right
Feedback is part of the process. We keep refining until you are proud of every page.
Complete confidentiality
NDAs on request, secure file handling and total discretion about ghostwritten work.
Fixed quotes in pounds
You approve a written quote in sterling before work starts. Staged payments are available.
Genres we write and publish
Whatever you write, we speak its language
Our writers and editors specialise by genre, so your book is shaped by people who know what its readers expect.
- Memoir & Autobiography
- Fiction & Novels
- Fantasy & Sci-Fi
- Children's Books
- Business & Leadership
- Self-Help
- Faith & Christian
- Crime & Thriller
- Romance
- History & Biography
- Poetry
- Cookery & Lifestyle
Author stories
Why authors trust Legacy Harbor
Every book is a partnership. Here is how it feels from the author's side.
I had forty years of stories and no idea how to shape them. My writer listened for hours, found the thread that tied everything together and gave me a book my grandchildren actually read. It sounds exactly like me.
The outline alone was worth it. Every chapter arrived on schedule, the edits were sharp, and the book was live on Amazon in paperback and Kindle the week of my conference. Clients now find me through it.
My editor caught plot holes I had stopped seeing years ago, and the cover team nailed the look of my genre in the first round of concepts. Readers keep telling me the cover is why they clicked.
I was nervous about the technical side of publishing. My project manager explained every step in plain English, set everything up in my own accounts and never once made me feel silly for asking.
The illustrator brought my little fox to life better than I pictured him. We printed copies for school visits and the quality is beautiful. The children light up when I read it to them.
They treated my message with real care. The launch plan was thoughtful and honest about what to expect, and the monthly reports showed exactly where the budget went.
Hearing the narrator auditions read my own pages made the choice easy. The finished audiobook was accepted by every shop the first time, and my listeners love the voice.
My manuscript had hundreds of footnotes, maps and tables. The typesetting team handled all of it cleanly and the printed book looks like it came from a university press.
Questions & answers
Things authors often ask us
Cannot find your answer here? Visit the full FAQ page or talk to a publishing consultant.
Speak with a consultant
I have never written a book. Can you still help me?
Absolutely. Most of our authors are first-timers. Whether you have a finished draft, a few chapters, a box of notes or just an idea, we will recommend the right starting point and guide you through every step.
How does the free consultation work?
You tell us about your book and goals by phone, video call or our online form. A publishing consultant reviews it and sends back a recommended plan, timeline and fixed quote, usually within one working day. There is no obligation.
Who owns the rights to my book?
You do, completely. You keep the copyright, the credit and 100% of your royalties. Our agreement says so in writing, and your book is published in accounts that belong to you.
How long does it take to write and publish a book?
It depends on where you are starting. Publishing a finished, edited manuscript can take 2 to 4 weeks. Editing takes 2 to 6 weeks. Ghostwriting a full book usually takes 3 to 6 months. Your plan will include a clear timeline.
How much does it cost to publish a book?
Every book is different, so we do not use one-size price lists. After a free consultation we send a written quote in pounds based on your book, its length and the services you choose. You approve it before any work starts.
Free consultation
Ready to bring your story safely to shore?
Tell us a little about your book. A publishing consultant will send you a clear plan, timeline and fixed quote within one working day, free and with no obligation.
- Call us020 7946 0147
- Email us[email protected]
- Office hoursMonday to Friday, 9am to 6pm (UK time)