Paul Baillie-Lane

Paul Baillie-Lane – Designer

Manuscript ready – now what? Get full design and production support from an award-winning publishing professional with 15 years’ experience

Overview

Professional Publishing Guidance — Every Step of the Way

With over 15 years working in publishing (including at Faber & Faber and other independent presses), I know what it takes to make your book look great and read well, as well as the ins and outs of POD publishing.

Here’s How I Can Help

✅ Creating a beautiful and readable interior design that suits your book’s style

✅ Formatting your book for print and eBook (so it looks perfect on any device)

✅ Helping you choose the right trim size, fonts, and layout for your genre

✅ Offering advice on metadata and categories to help readers find you

✅ Supporting you with uploading your files to places like KDP and IngramSpark

✅ Making sure your interior works smoothly with your cover (I don’t do covers, but I’ll help you get everything lined up)

What to Expect if We Work Together

✅ Friendly and clear communication — I explain every step so you’re never in the dark.

✅ No surprise costs — I include all final tweaks and corrections.

✅ Someone who cares about your book as much as you do, bringing real publishing know-how to your project

Typical pricing for full publishing support starts at $800, depending on project length and complexity.

Let’s make your book exceptional. Send me your brief today!

About Me

I’m a friendly, versatile, highly experienced, and award-winning (Booker Prize, International Booker Prize, and British Sports Book of the Year) publishing professional with a Master’s Degree in Book Publishing and over 15 years in the industry. I’ve collaborated with leading publishers such as Faber & Faber and Hachette, and worked with many independent authors to launch their books. I have a keen eye for detail and a deep understanding of what makes a book not just look good, but read beautifully.

Services
Non-Fiction
Biographies & Memoirs History
Fiction
Epic Fantasy Historical Fiction Mystery & Crime Young Adult Fantasy
Certifications
  • BA Hons History (University of Plymouth, UK)
  • Master's Book Publishing (University of Plymouth, UK)

Work experience

Faber & Faber

Sep, 2017 — Dec, 2019 (about 2 years)

Vision Sports Publishing

Apr, 2014 — Dec, 2016 (over 2 years)

Self-employed

Jun, 2013 — Present

The History Press

Jan, 2013 — Dec, 2013 (11 months)

The History Press

May, 2009 — Feb, 2013 (over 3 years)

Portfolio

Isle of Dragons (Book 1)

Thompson, L. A.

Independently published

Typography Book Interior Design Production Management
Ayoade on Top

Ayoade, Richard

Production Management
Book Interior Design Production Management
The Elegant Lie

Sam Eastland

Production Management
Production Management
Isle of Dragons: The Hidden Library

Thompson, Mrs L. A.

Independently published

Book Interior Design Production Management
Typography Book Interior Design
Production Management
Book Interior Design Production Management
Book Interior Design Production Management
Who am I, again?

Henry, Lenny

Production Management
Book Interior Design Production Management
911 From Your Soul

Thompson, Jeanine

Production Management
Typography Book Interior Design
Typography Book Interior Design
Cover Design Book Interior Design Production Management
Production Management
Tunnel Vision

Kevin Breathnach

Book Interior Design
Please Read Notes: Brand New, International Softcover Edition, Printed in black and white pages, minor self wear on the cover or pages, Sale restriction may be printed on the book, but Book na... read more
Production Management
Death Is Hard Work

Khaled Khalifa

Production Management
Please Read Notes: Brand New, International Softcover Edition, Printed in black and white pages, minor self wear on the cover or pages, Sale restriction may be printed on the book, but Book name, contents, and author are exactly same as Hardcover Edition. Fast... read more
Before She Knew Him

Peter Swanson

Beastie Boys Book

Michael Diamond

Book Interior Design
Leila

Prayaag Akbar

Kismet

Luke Tredget

Please Read Notes: Brand New, International Softcover Edition, Printed in black and white pages, minor self wear on the cover or pages, Sale restriction may be printed on the book, but Book name, contents, and author are exactly same as Hardcover Edition. Fast... read more
Lane, The

Martin Cloake

In 1899 Spurs had a problem. The football club formed as 'Hotspur FC' just 17 years previously was now so popular that their 14,000 capacity ground at Northumberland Park was unable to cope with the growing crowds. So, in the summer of that year a former nurse... read more
Bumper Rugby World Cup 2015 review edition of the acclaimed World Rugby Yearbook, the ever-popular and utterly comprehensive review of the rugby year. The World Rugby Yearbook 2016 is the largest edition of the book to date. It includes a comprehensive review ... read more

Paul has 41 reviews

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Pamela J.

Pamela J.

Jun, 2025

Paul is very professional in attitude, aptitude, and ability to complete the work to expectations. I recomend him wholeheartedly.
Paul B.
Thanks, Pamela. Really appreciate your review, particularly after the delay with my accident. Best of luck with the book!
Eric C.

Eric C.

Jun, 2025

Paul has been a pleasure to work with his typesetting skills. He's professional and knowledgeable.
Adam F.

Adam F.

Mar, 2025

Another great experience. Paul is a pleasure to work with.
Andrea K.

Andrea K.

Oct, 2024

Paul is an exceptional creative collaborator, with great artistic talent, infinite patience (as he displayed with me as someone new to the self-publishing process), a positive attitude, and excellent customer service. I liked that from the start, he suggested a virtual meeting so he could know mo...
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Adam F.

Adam F.

Oct, 2024

Paul was a pleasure to work with. Delivered everything on time and was very responsive. Would gladly work with him on my next book.

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