"The publishing industry rewards speed. We reward substance. That single difference shapes everything we do at Book Integrity Launch — from the first editorial conversation to the moment your book meets its reader."
— Founded on the conviction that integrity is not a marketing word, it is a working method. Since 2019, we have guided 63 authors through principled publishing without a single ghostwritten endorsement on this page.
We will never recommend a service that does not serve the manuscript's integrity. If your book needs only a structural edit, we will not upsell you into a full developmental overhaul. Our revenue follows our recommendations — not the other way around.
"They told me my manuscript needed less work than I thought. That honesty earned my trust for every project since." — Declan Morrissey, Cork
Publishing is not alchemy. We demystify every stage: what happens to your manuscript, who touches it, what each round of editing actually changes, and what the realistic timeline looks like. No vague promises. No hidden revision limits.
Your name goes on the cover. Your voice stays in the prose. We advise, we challenge, we refine — but we never overwrite. Every editorial suggestion is a conversation, not a directive. You approve every structural change before it is committed.
This is not a pricing grid. It is a decision matrix. Find your current stage, understand what honest next steps look like, and decide whether our approach fits your needs.
| Your Current Stage | What You Likely Need | What We Will Not Do | Honest Timeline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Raw first draft, uncertain structure | Developmental assessment — a frank, written evaluation of what works and what does not | Pretend your draft is closer to ready than it is | Assessment delivered in 10–14 working days |
| Revised draft, structure settled | Line editing with structural notes — tightening prose while preserving voice | Rewrite your voice into something more "marketable" | 4–8 weeks depending on manuscript length |
| Final draft, preparing for publication | Copyediting, proofreading, and publication strategy consultation | Promise bestseller status or guaranteed media coverage | 3–5 weeks for editorial; strategy is ongoing |
| Published but underperforming | Honest audit — cover, metadata, positioning, distribution channel review | Blame your writing when the problem is packaging or positioning | Audit report in 7 working days |
Every manuscript we accept enters a structured editorial environment — not a queue. Your project is assigned a single lead editor who carries it from assessment through final proof. That editor's name, direct email, and working schedule are shared with you on day one. No account managers. No intermediaries. No surprises.
"I could email my editor at 9pm with a structural panic and get a thoughtful reply by morning. That kind of access changed how I write." — Niamh Callaghan, Galway
Not a polished pipeline. A real sequence of decisions, drafts, honest feedback, and gradual refinement.
Before any contract, we read a sample of your manuscript and have an honest phone or video call. We will tell you what we see — strengths, structural concerns, and whether we are the right fit. Roughly 1 in 5 authors we speak with are redirected to a better-suited service. We would rather lose a client than misguide one.
A detailed document — typically 8 to 15 pages — evaluating structure, voice, pacing, audience alignment, and publishability. This is not a summary. It is a working tool you can act on independently, even if you choose not to continue with us.
If we proceed together, editing happens in transparent rounds. You see every change, every comment, every rationale. We use tracked changes — no silent rewrites. Each round concludes with a brief call to discuss direction before the next pass begins.
Traditional submission, hybrid publishing, or independent release — we map the options honestly, including the financial realities of each route. We do not push vanity publishing. We do not take commissions from printers or distributors.
A 90-day window after your book launches where you can return to us for metadata adjustments, positioning advice, or simply a frank assessment of how the launch went. No additional charge. No upsell. Just continued stewardship.
The word integrity appears in our name because it governs our economics. We cap our active projects at twelve manuscripts simultaneously. This is not artificial scarcity — it is the maximum our editorial team can handle without compromising depth. When we are at capacity, we maintain a waiting list with honest estimated start dates.
We publish our rejection rate openly: in the past year, we declined to work with 22 manuscripts — not because they lacked merit, but because our editorial strengths were not aligned with what those projects needed. We referred each author to a specific alternative with a personal introduction.
Our pricing is fixed and published before any conversation begins. There are no discovery fees, no "custom quotes" that inflate based on perceived budget. A developmental edit of a 70,000-word manuscript costs the same whether the author is a first-timer or a returning client.
We do not offer "packages" designed to create artificial tiers. Every service is available individually. If you need only proofreading, you pay only for proofreading. If you need the full editorial journey, each stage is invoiced separately so you can pause or redirect at any point without financial penalty.
"Most publishers made me feel like a revenue line. Book Integrity Launch made me feel like a colleague." — Tomás Brennan, Limerick
Not every author belongs here. We work best with a specific kind of writer. Read these honestly.
You value honest feedback over encouragement. You want an editor who will challenge your structure, not just polish your commas. You are willing to revise — sometimes significantly — because the manuscript matters more than the timeline.
You need a book published in under six weeks. You want a ghostwriter to reshape your ideas. You expect guaranteed commercial outcomes. You prefer not to be involved in editorial decisions. These are valid needs — they are simply not what we provide.
Responsiveness within 5 working days on editorial rounds. Openness to structural feedback. A commitment to reading our assessment fully before our first strategy call. Willingness to trust the process even when it feels slow.
Tell us about your manuscript. We respond within 3 working days — usually sooner. No automated replies. No sales sequences.
Prefer a direct line?
Phone: +353 24 74677
Email: [email protected]
833 Stehr Coves
West Tylerworth
Arkansas, Ireland
V98 17Z8
"I sent a two-line enquiry and received a thoughtful, personalised reply within a day. That set the tone for the entire relationship." — Aoife Dunne, Dublin
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