The majority of our authors publish an ebook alongside their printed book to give their title the widest possible market reach. Our digital team are experts at seamlessly converting your book into an ebook, ensuring it is professionally formatted and meets industry standards before distribution to all major retailers.
For those wanting to publish their title as an ebook only, we offer a full digital publishing service to get their book into the market. From front cover design to formatting, editing, ISBN management, bibliographic data management and retailer availability, we create ebooks to the highest possible quality that stand out from the crowd.
Our audiobook production service creates immersive audiobooks, tailored to the author's needs. Authors can choose from a wide range of audiobook narrators to ensure that you can choose a voice that best suits your book’s tone. Alongside this, we manage the entire production process, ensuring it meets the highest standards.
We distribute to all major retailers, bringing new retailers online as needed, with authors choosing between a more targeted selection of major retailers or a wider network of up to 80. We mainly distribute audiobooks produced by Troubador, but we often also publish those produced elsewhere.
If you have a manuscript and aren’t sure what to do next, we’re here to help. Whether over the phone, email or in person, our experienced team of self-publishing experts can answer your questions and explain how self-publishing with Troubador can help you achieve your goals.
I do not want to publish a printed book, can I publish an ebook only with you?
Yes! If you'd like a quotation for publishing an ebook only, please send your manuscript to the Digital team who will let you know the next steps: digital@troubador.co.uk
If I publish an ebook only, what's the timescales for making my ebook available?
The timescale depends on what services you opt for, but on average ranges from 4-8 weeks. An author opting for a copy edit as well as our ebook production services (including cover design and ebook conversion) would be looking at a timescale of around 8 weeks, whereas an author who has already had their manuscript edited elsewhere and who is only looking for ebook production and cover design is likely to be around 4 weeks. The actual timescale is influenced by the author as we require an author's approval at various stages of the process.
What retailers do you sell books through?
We have a large international ebook distribution network, including supplying to Amazon, Apple, Barnes & Noble US, Kobo and Google Play, as well as through distributors, subscription services and library suppliers worldwide, to ensure our ebooks reach as wide an international audience as possible.
Can I include images in an ebook?
Yes, our Digital team will ensure that images are formatted so that they display optimally across all e-reading devices.
Will you assign an ISBN to my ebook?
Yes, all ebooks published under the Troubador imprint will be assigned an ISBN.
Our team of editors will work with you to deliver human-led feedback that produces a polished, engaging manuscript.
Market leading production and design services for authors at every stage of their self-publishing journey.
A full range of active trade, retail and publicity services to get your book in front of the trade and readers.
Bookshop, retailer and wholesaler sales managed from our dedicated distribution centre.
