Professional publishing services
Build the work carefully. Prepare it professionally.
Leone Connect supports selected books and publishing projects from early editorial decisions through production, distribution preparation and rights use. Services may be commissioned individually or combined into a defined project pathway.
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Plan & shape
Define the purpose, audience, scope and editorial route before production decisions become expensive.
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Publishing consultation & project planning
A focused planning engagement for authors, organisations and creative teams deciding what the work is, who it serves and what a responsible publishing route requires.
- Project and audience brief
- Format and workflow recommendations
- Risk, dependency and next-step summary
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Manuscript assessment & editorial strategy
A professional evaluation of a manuscript’s structure, audience fit, strengths, development needs and readiness for the next editorial stage.
- Editorial assessment memorandum
- Priority revision map
- Recommended editorial and production route
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Edit & refine
Strengthen structure, language, consistency and accuracy while respecting the author’s voice.
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Developmental editing
Substantive editorial work on structure, argument, narrative, pacing, character, organisation and the reader’s experience of the complete manuscript.
- Editorial letter and structural plan
- In-manuscript editorial guidance
- Revision consultation and decision record
04
Copyediting & line editing
Detailed sentence-level editing for clarity, rhythm, consistency, grammar, usage, references and alignment with an agreed editorial style.
- Tracked editorial manuscript
- Style sheet and consistency record
- Author queries and resolution pass
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Proofreading & quality control
A final, bounded review of approved pages or files for typographical errors, formatting faults, broken references and production inconsistencies.
- Marked proof or correction schedule
- Cross-page consistency checks
- Final correction verification
03
Design & produce
Turn an approved manuscript into coherent print, digital, illustrated and audio-ready publishing assets.
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Cover design & art direction
Concept-led cover development that connects subject, audience, genre, typography and format across print and digital editions.
- Creative brief and concept routes
- Approved front-cover design
- Format-specific cover production files
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Interior design, typesetting & formatting
Readable, consistent interior systems for books and long-form publications across paperback, hardcover and digital formats.
- Interior design system and sample pages
- Typeset print interior
- Validated digital-format files where commissioned
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Illustration & visual storytelling
Illustration planning, art direction and visual sequencing for children’s books, educational work and publications where images carry meaning.
- Visual brief and illustration plan
- Character or style development
- Approved production artwork and placement guide
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eBook, print & accessible-format production
Edition-specific preparation and validation for digital reading, print production and accessible use where the project scope supports it.
- Edition and specification checklist
- Validated print or digital files
- Production handoff and version record
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Audiobook & multimedia production
Editorial and production support for spoken-word editions, book-related audio, interviews, trailers and carefully scoped multimedia extensions.
- Audio or media production brief
- Recording, editing and mastering workflow
- Approved masters and delivery documentation
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Publish & extend
Prepare discoverable metadata, distribution pathways, permissions and responsible uses beyond the first edition.
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Metadata, distribution & retailer preparation
Structured edition metadata, channel preparation and fulfilment coordination for approved books and named distribution routes.
- Edition metadata record
- Channel and retailer requirements matrix
- Release-readiness and handoff checklist
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Rights, permissions & licensing support
Controlled documentation and enquiry routing for excerpts, translations, education, audio, performance, screen and other approved uses.
- Rights and ownership evidence review
- Use-specific permissions record
- Licensing route and decision documentation
How engagement works
A professional route from enquiry to handoff
- 01Route the enquiry
Describe the work, intended outcome, current stage and decision window through the secure form.
- 02Review the evidence
We identify scope, dependencies, rights, risks and the information still required.
- 03Confirm the engagement
Deliverables, responsibilities, schedule, fees and approval points are documented before work starts.
- 04Deliver and record
Approved outputs, decisions and handoff materials are kept aligned with the commissioned scope.
Start with the work