Authoright

What Authoright does

Authoright is a London-based hybrid publishing company founded in 2007 that provides end-to-end publishing, marketing, and publicity services to independent authors. Its core service stack includes structural and copy editing, bespoke book cover design, ISBN assignment, ebook and paperback publishing, and global online distribution through its wholly-owned Clink Street Publishing imprint across Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Waterstones, Kobo, and iBooks. Authors receive a 75% net royalty on all sales, paid twice yearly, with Authoright retaining a share of receipts. The company claims to have coined the term "hybrid publishing" in 2009, combining elements of traditional and self-publishing under a single managed service.

Beyond production, Authoright sells professional marketing and publicity services including 8-week UK, US, and transatlantic publicity campaigns targeting newspapers, magazines, radio, TV, podcasts, and online media; blog tours; bespoke author website design; and a premium "Concierge" full-service package that bundles editing, publishing, and marketing with a dedicated project manager. Go-to-market is direct-to-consumer: authors reach out via the website contact form, email ([email protected]), or personal consultation, and are guided through the publishing process. The technology stack is non-proprietary — Wix for the website, Google Analytics, MailChimp, and standard distribution formats — with no disclosed AI, API, or platform technology. Pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed.

The business is founder-owned, privately held, and bootstrapped, with no disclosed funding rounds, institutional investors, or parent company. It operates from two London addresses (Chandos Place as the registered office of Authoright PR Limited, and Shelton Street in Covent Garden for publishing operations), employs 11-50 people, and has served over 3,000 writers since inception, reporting a ~98% repeat author retention rate. Industry recognition includes partner or ambassador status with the London Book Fair, Frankfurt Book Fair (2014 partner, 2015 ambassador), HarperCollins (2011-2014), the Independent Publishers Guild, and BookBub Preferred status.

Name

Authoright

Legal name

Authoright PR Limited

Website

https://authoright.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2007

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Authoright is a London-based hybrid publishing company providing end-to-end editing, cover design, publishing, and book marketing services to independent authors. Serving over 3,000 writers since 2007 through its Clink Street Publishing imprint, it offers 75% net author royalties and global retail distribution.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Book Publishing Services

NAICS

Book Publishers (51313)

SIC

Books: Publishing Or Publishing & Printing (2731)

akta.pro primary industry

Author Service Marketplaces & Aggregators (Vetting, Bundled Services) (MPAJAJAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Author Marketing, PR & Launch Services (Ads, Book Tours, Influencers) (MPAJAJAL), Editorial & Production Services (Copyediting, Proofreading, Formatting, Typesetting) (MPAJAJAG), Cover Design, Illustration & Book Interior Design Services (MPAJAJAH), Author Website, Storefront & Direct-to-Reader Commerce (D2C Sales) (MPAJAJAE)

Keywords

• Hybrid publishing services
• Self publishing solutions
• Book publicity campaigns
• Author website design
• Book marketing services

Headquarters

HQ city

London

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Publishing Services: Full-service publishing including editing, cover design, typesetting, ISBN assignment, ebook and paperback distribution, and global online distribution through Amazon, B&N, Waterstones, Kobo, and iBooks. Authors receive 75% net royalty on all sales.
2. Book Marketing & Publicity Campaigns: Professional publicity campaigns targeting UK, US, or transatlantic media coverage. Campaigns include press release creation, media list research, journalist outreach, and 8-week intensive follow-up. Three tiers available: UK Publicist, US Publicist, and Atlantic Publicist.
3. Author Website Design: Bespoke author website design services creating professional online platforms for authors to build their brand and book presence.
4. Concierge Full-Service Package: Comprehensive self-publishing solution combining manuscript proofreading, book cover design and branding, publishing through Clink Street Publishing, ebook and paperback distribution with 75% royalty, global online distribution, sensible retail pricing guidance, dedicated project manager, and 8-week UK/US marketing campaigns.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Authoright is a hybrid publishing company that delivers full-service book production for independent authors, including structural and copy editing, proofreading, bespoke book cover design, ISBN assignment, ebook and paperback publishing through its Clink Street Publishing imprint, and global online distribution. In parallel, the company sells professional marketing and publicity services such as 8-week UK, US, or transatlantic media campaigns, specialist book blog tours, and bespoke author websites. Authors receive 75% of net receipts from all book sales, paid twice yearly, with comprehensive project management and editorial guidance bundled in.

Product overview

Authoright is a hybrid publishing company offering professional self publishing services to authors. The core offering combines Professional Self Publishing with optional Concierge premium support. Publishing services include Editing, Book Cover Design, and distribution through their Clink Street Publishing imprint. Marketing and publicity offerings include Publicity Campaigns (UK, US, and Atlantic), Blog Tours, and Author Websites. The Concierge service bundles all offerings with dedicated project management. Authors can choose individual services or the comprehensive Concierge package for full-service publishing and marketing support.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Professional Self Publishing Full-service hybrid self-publishing solution for independent authors covering editing, cover design, typesetting, ISBN assignment, ebook and paperback publishing through the Clink Street Publishing imprint, and global retail distribution. Authors retain 75% of net receipts from worldwide sales.
• The Concierge Comprehensive end-to-end self-publishing and marketing package that includes manuscript proofreading, book cover design and branding, publishing through Clink Street Publishing, ebook and paperback distribution with 75% net royalty, global online distribution, retail pricing guidance, a dedicated project manager, and 8-week UK/US publicity campaigns.
• Editing Services Three-tier editing service comprising structural editing (narrative, character, and plot assessment), copy editing (grammar, style, and consistency review), and proofreading (final error inspection) for author manuscripts.
• Book Cover Design Bespoke market-ready book cover design optimized for online display, including branding consultation that can extend to author websites and supporting marketing materials.
• Publicity Campaigns 8-week intensive book publicity campaigns targeting mainstream media in newspapers, magazines, radio, television, podcasts, and online outlets. Available in three tiers: UK Publicist, US Publicist, and Atlantic Publicist. Includes press release creation, media list research, journalist outreach, and follow-up.
• Blog Tours Specialist book blog tour arrangement coordinating reviews and coverage from book bloggers worldwide, with custom tour banners for social media sharing. Designed for grassroots book promotion across fiction and non-fiction titles.
• Author Websites Bespoke author website design and development service creating professional online platforms for authors to promote their brand, showcase books, and engage with readers.

Quantifiable outcome

• ~98% repeat author retention rate
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers14 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and minor.

• Frankfurt Book FaircoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2015Ambassador partner (2015) and partner (2014) of Frankfurt Book Fair. Active participant in the world's largest publishing trade fair, providing visibility and industry leadership.
• HarperCollinsmajorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2011Official partner relationship with HarperCollins from 2011 to 2014. Collaboration supporting the publishing ecosystem and sharing expertise with a major traditional publisher.
• London Book FaircoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOfficial partner of the London Book Fair, one of the world's leading publishing industry events. Supports the wider publishing industry and participates in industry activities.
• Literary AgentscoreGTM or Marketing PartnerWorking relationships with literary agents who refer authors to Authoright for publishing and marketing services. Part of the broader publishing industry ecosystem.
• Traditional PublishersminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCollaboration with traditional publishers who may refer authors for supplementary services or who work with Authoright on industry initiatives.
• Self-Publishing PlatformsminorGTM or Marketing PartnerWorking relationships with self-publishing platforms as part of the publishing ecosystem, sharing knowledge and referring authors as needed.
• Writing CommunitiesminorGTM or Marketing PartnerEngagement with writing communities to share knowledge and expertise about publishing services and opportunities for authors.
• Independent Publishers Guild (IPG)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMember of the Independent Publishers Guild, the UK trade body for independent publishers. Supports industry standards and best practices.
• Clink Street PublishingcoreOEM/ Whitelabel/ Licensing PartnerAuthoright's dedicated publishing imprint used for author book publishing. Clink Street Publishing handles ISBN assignment, book distribution, and acts as the publisher of record for Authoright clients.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Troubador Publishing (Matador): UK-based hybrid/self-publishing services company offering editorial, design, marketing, and distribution packages to independent authors — the closest direct competitor to Authoright in the UK market.
• BookBaby: Self-publishing services company offering editing, cover design, ebook/print distribution, and marketing for independent authors — directly comparable service bundle to Authoright's core offering.
• Lulu Press: Global self-publishing platform with print-on-demand, distribution, and a marketplace of author services (editing, design, marketing) — competes with Authoright across the full author-services stack.
• PublishNation: UK-based self-publishing services company offering editing, design, ISBN, distribution, and marketing packages to independent authors — a head-to-head competitor in the UK hybrid publishing market.

Emerging players

• Reedsy: Marketplace connecting authors with vetted editors, designers, and marketers, plus a free publishing tool. Competes with Authoright's services offering through a software-led, marketplace model.
• IngramSpark: Self-publishing distribution platform from Ingram with global print and ebook reach plus marketing services — overlaps Authoright's distribution and adjunct services.
• Draft2Digital: ebook and print distribution aggregator plus optional author services (formatting, marketing). Adjacent to Authoright's distribution and service offerings.

Broad incumbents

• Amazon KDP: The dominant self-publishing platform globally, offering free ebook/print publishing and distribution through Amazon's retail network. Competes with Authoright on distribution reach and price for self-publishing authors.
• Penguin Random House: Largest global trade publisher, with hybrid imprints and self-publishing-adjacent services. Represents the traditional publishing alternative for the authors Authoright targets.
• HarperCollins: Major global trade publisher; former Authoright partner (2011–2014). Represents the traditional publishing path against which Authoright positions its hybrid offering.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/authoright
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/authoright-pr

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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