Publisher partnerships
Bring your catalogue into clearer view.
Leone Connect helps publishers present Sierra Leonean books and writers with stronger pages, connected stories and responsible campaigns—while the publisher of record keeps ownership, rights and commercial control.
Choose the right level of support
One relationship, three practical ways to work together.
A publisher may begin with professional discovery only, add an editorial campaign for selected titles or commission production work. Each scope is agreed separately.
Professional catalogue presence
A verified publisher profile, polished book pages, connected author profiles and clear first-party discovery across Leone Connect.
- Publisher and book metadata presented consistently
- Approved covers, contributors and seller routes
- Publisher-controlled corrections through a protected workspace
Improving discoverability without changing the publisher’s sales model.
Editorial and launch promotion
A title-focused plan using interviews, reviews, approved excerpts, author features, reading resources and social campaigns.
- Campaign scope and publication dates agreed in advance
- Separate permission for excerpts, covers and social use
- Every public claim tied to a verified source
Giving selected books a professional launch or renewed marketing life.
Publishing production services
Separately commissioned cover design, interior layout, metadata preparation and launch support for books that need a stronger market presentation.
- Defined deliverables, schedule and approval stages
- Files prepared for the publisher’s chosen distribution route
- No production purchase required for a discovery conversation
Titles that need design and production improvement before promotion.
A clear route to launch
From first conversation to an approved public presence.
- 1Discuss the catalogue
Identify the publisher, priority titles, audience, sales routes and the outcome you want.
- 2Verify authority
Record the authorized representative, permission date, evidence and exact catalogue scope.
- 3Prepare the presentation
Build consistent publisher, book and author pages from approved material.
- 4Review before publication
The publisher checks credits, covers, descriptions, links and permissions before public launch.
- 5Launch and keep current
Publish the approved records, then route corrections and new-book proposals through the protected workspace.
Fair by design
The publisher stays in control. Leone Connect strengthens the presentation.
The publisher controls
- Publishing rights, editions and territorial decisions
- Official metadata, availability and approved sales routes
- Permission to display covers, excerpts and campaign material
- Approval of public catalogue and profile changes
Leone Connect can handle
- Professional page structure and catalogue consistency
- Author, book, publisher and editorial connections
- Agreed promotion, production and launch deliverables
- A reviewable change history under recorded authority
Commercial boundary: Leone Connect does not open checkout, claim exclusivity, alter seller links, publish promotional material or act for a publisher unless that exact authority is recorded. Paid services are quoted and approved separately.
Prepare the first conversation
Start with a focused group of books.
A small, complete pilot is the fastest way to establish standards before expanding a full catalogue.
- Publisher name and authorized representative
- Three to ten priority titles
- Approved covers, descriptions and contributor credits
- Official publisher and seller links
- Marketing goals, timing and any requested production support