Self-Publishing in Ireland

You’ve written your manuscript. Now let’s your book to life.

Orpen Self-Publishing helps authors turn completed manuscripts into professionally produced books — combining experienced publishing guidance with editing, design, typesetting, proofreading, ISBN, printing and eBook production.

Irish publishing experience spanning more than 40 years.

Why Orpen?

Your Book Deserves More Than a Printing Service.

A book may represent years of work, personal experience, specialist knowledge or a story you have always wanted to tell.

We understand that.

Orpen Self-Publishing provides a clear and professionally managed route from completed manuscript to finished book.

Traditional publishers are interested in very large volume sales where the author receives a royalty depending on circulation and ultimate quantity of copies sold. The majority of authors cannot use this model as more than ninety percent of manuscripts are not deemed to have sufficient sales potential for a publisher to take on the financial risk of funding the entire publication process. At Orpen Self-Publishing we exclusively provide a growing alternative solution to all authors who realistically cannot use this route to market. Our specialty is self-publishing.

40+ Years of Publishing Experience

Decades of Irish publishing knowledge and practical experience behind every project.

One Complete Publishing Process

Editing, design, typesetting, proofreading, ISBN and printing coordinated as one managed project.

Clear & Transparent Guidance

We explain the process, requirements and potential costs clearly before your book moves into production.

Personal Author Involvement

You remain involved in important decisions, including areas such as cover design and book design.

Professional Editorial Support

Your manuscript is professionally prepared through editing, typesetting and proofreading before publication.

Flexible Book Printing

Digital printing makes professional production possible even when you need relatively small quantities.

Fiction & Non-Fiction Welcome

From personal stories and memoirs to fiction, history, business and specialist subjects, every book begins with a manuscript worth developing.

Human-Led Publishing

A genuine publishing process built around professional people, original work and careful attention to your book.

Your book is personal. The way it is published should be too.

FROM MANUSCRIPT TO FINISHED BOOK

Bringing Your Book to Life

A completed manuscript is where our journey together begins.

From there, we help you understand what your book needs, what the process involves and how it can be professionally produced.

Tell Us About Your Book

Send us your completed manuscript together with some basic information, including the subject, approximate word count and what you hope to achieve.

Plan the Project

We discuss your manuscript, format, specification, production requirements, estimated costs and the practical steps required to publish your book.

Create Your Book

We coordinate the professional services required to transform your manuscript into a finished publication.

One book. One coordinated publishing process.

No unnecessary complexity. No need to manage multiple suppliers yourself.

BOOKS & AUTHORS

Every Book Begins With Someone Who Decided to Finish It.

Every manuscript has a different story behind it.

From fiction and memoir to family history, business, specialist knowledge and non-fiction, our role is to help authors turn their work into books they are proud to share.

READY WHEN YOU ARE

Have You Finished Your Manuscript?

Upload Your Manuscript

Send us your completed manuscript and a few details about your book.

We Review Your Book

We review your submission and consider the publishing requirements.

Discuss the Next Steps

We explain the process, requirements and practical next steps clearly.

Your Work, Handled with Care

Your manuscript remains your work and is handled in accordance with our Privacy Policy.

Contact Form

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Working Book Title

Book Type

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Let’s Talk About Your Book.

Prefer to speak with someone before submitting your manuscript?

We would be delighted to hear about your project.

Orpen Self-Publishing

Your Story. Your Book. Your Legacy.