Paul Baillie-Lane – Designer

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.