I have an idea.
Begin with Heflin Media Group for book strategy, coaching, ghostwriting, or manuscript development.
Publish With Us
There is more than one way to publish a book.
Wynncrest Books brings manuscripts to market through editorial preparation, design, production, and independent publishing. Still developing your idea or writing your manuscript? Our parent company, Heflin Media Group, can help you get publication-ready.
Where are you starting?
Meet the project where it is.
A completed draft is a helpful starting point. We assess what the manuscript needs before it is ready to publish and build an individual production and publication plan.
I have a manuscript.
The book exists, but it needs editorial refinement, design, production, publishing, distribution, or launch support.
I have a platform or purpose.
You know what you want the book to accomplish and need a publishing strategy built around your audience, business, mission, or long-term goals.
The Wynncrest process
From manuscript to published book.
Every project is different, but the work typically moves through five connected stages.
01
Assess
Review the manuscript, clarify publication goals, and establish the necessary editorial and production plan.
02
Refine
Complete the manuscript’s publication-ready editorial work, including copyediting, proofreading, and final author review.
03
Produce
Design the cover and interior, typeset print editions, prepare ebooks, and perform production quality control.
04
Publish
Prepare metadata, ISBNs, files, print and digital editions, distribution, and publication infrastructure.
05
Extend
Build the launch and long-term strategy around the role the book should play in the author's business, platform, mission, or body of work.
Publishing services
Focused on publishing your book.
Wynncrest publishing engagements are customized around manuscript readiness, editorial needs, formats, production, distribution, and launch.
01
Editorial Preparation
Publication-readiness review, copyediting, proofreading, and quality assurance. Explore editorial preparation →
02
Book Strategy & Writing
Still creating your manuscript? Book strategy, coaching, ghostwriting, and manuscript development are provided by Heflin Media Group →
03
Design & Production
Cover design, interior design, typesetting, ebook conversion, print preparation, and production quality control. Explore design & production →
04
Publishing & Distribution
Publishing infrastructure, metadata, ISBN support, print and digital production, and distribution setup. Learn about publishing & distribution →
05
Launch & Marketing
Strategic support based on the author, audience, business, platform, and long-term role of the book.
Before you begin
Understand the choices before you make them.
The Wynncrest Guide to Publishing answers practical questions about book development, ghostwriting, editing, production, publishing, distribution, and author strategy.
Clear terms
Know the scope before you commit.
Wynncrest provides written scope, fees, responsibilities, and project terms before substantive work begins. Read our Pricing, Standards & Client Care page for our approach to pricing, scope changes, complaints, and responsible AI use.
Start your project
Tell us about the book you want to make.
A good first conversation does not need to start with a long application. Share your name and email, and we will follow up to learn more about your book, where you are in the process, and what you want it to accomplish.
Prefer email? You can reach Liz directly at liz@lizheflin.com.
Know an author or project we should meet? Visit our referral program to make an introduction.
For other questions, email Liz directly. We are happy to help you find the appropriate next step.