Publishing and Distribution

From final files to live listings — managed end to end.

We manage the entire publishing process and ensure your book is available across all major platforms including Amazon, Barnes & Noble and beyond. You stay in control of rights and royalties while we handle the operational heavy lifting.

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Benefits

What you get.

Account setup, metadata, categories and keyword strategy
Coordinated paperback, hardback and eBook launches where applicable
Distribution via IngramSpark and direct platform publishing
Post-launch monitoring for common ingestion errors
Inside the service

How publishing and distribution works at Vanguard.

Publishing is detail work at scale: ISBNs, imprints, pricing ladders, territory settings and proof cycles. We have run these sequences hundreds of times and built checklists around what breaks in the real world.

You get clear decision points — imprint naming, pricing, exclusivity windows — without drowning in admin screens.

Ideal for
  • Authors launching simultaneously in digital and print
  • International authors navigating territory and tax settings
  • Teams who want a partner to run the checklist without surrendering ownership
What you'll receive
Deliverables
  • Metadata pack: title, subtitle, description, BISAC categories, keywords
  • Upload, QA and proof approval across agreed channels
  • Print proof coordination where physical editions are in scope
  • Handover documentation so you always know where each edition lives
Typical timeline
2–5 weeks depending on formats and proof cycles
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Process

A clear path to launch.

01
Channel plan

We agree where the book should live first — and why.

02
Metadata & assets

We load copy, categories, keywords and files to platform specifications.

03
Proof & publish

Digital and print proofs reviewed; listings switched live in sequence.

04
Launch QA

We verify live pages, Look Inside previews and linked editions.

Investment

Transparent, tailored pricing.

Indicative pricing — every engagement is custom-quoted to your manuscript and goals.

Most popular
Digital launch
From £495
  • Up to three major digital storefronts
  • Metadata optimisation
  • Launch checklist walkthrough
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Digital + print
From £895
  • Adds IngramSpark or KDP print where appropriate
  • Proof coordination
  • Expanded retailer matrix
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FAQ

Common questions.

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