SCStory CompassPublishing, with direction

A guide to our services

Your bearings from manuscript to book.

We help you understand what your manuscript actually needs, coordinate a trusted freelance team, and remain your single point of contact.

The journey, stop by stop

A clear route. Your pace.

  1. 1ConsultFind the route
  2. 2Beta-readSee how it lands
  3. 3EditStrengthen
  4. 4ProofreadPolish
  5. 5Design & formatPrepare to publish
01

Beta-reading

Know how readers will feel — before they do.

A reader’s honest, big-picture reaction to how your story lands before a line is changed.

What’s included

  • Full read-through by an assigned beta reader
  • Notes on pacing, clarity and engagement
  • Feedback on what works and what falls flat

You’ll receiveA written beta-reading report.

02

Editing

Because a good story deserves a clear one.

Editorial work on structure, clarity and flow, informed by beta-reading where available.

What’s included

  • Full editorial pass
  • Character, timeline and voice consistency
  • Margin notes and rework guidance

You’ll receiveAn edited manuscript with tracked changes and an editor’s note.

03

Proofreading

The quiet pass that makes a book feel finished.

A final check for grammar, spelling, punctuation and consistency.

What’s included

  • Mechanical and language-level checks
  • Name, timeline and formatting consistency
  • No rewriting or structural changes

You’ll receiveA clean, publication-ready manuscript.

04

Cover design

First impressions, designed on purpose.

A cover built for your genre and audience.

What’s included

  • Design brief conversation
  • Concept based on book, genre and comparable titles
  • Revisions within scope

You’ll receivePrint-ready and eBook-ready cover files.

05

Formatting

The difference between a manuscript and a book.

Turning your finished manuscript into a properly laid-out file.

What’s included

  • Print and/or eBook interior layout
  • Consistent typography and page structure
  • Platform-matched formatting

You’ll receivePrint-ready PDF and eBook files.

06

Author metadata

So the right readers can actually find you.

The behind-the-scenes details that make a book discoverable.

What’s included

  • Retail book description
  • Keyword and category research
  • Short author bio

You’ll receiveReady-to-use platform metadata.

No compulsory packages

Build the path your manuscript needs.

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