From manuscript to finished book.
Let’s create a beautiful book – inside and out
Professional editing and publishing support for independent authors.
About Danielle Wrate
With more than 25 years’ experience in journalism, editing and independent publishing, I’ve built my career around working with words – shaping, refining and producing books to a professional standard.
I’ve supported over 50 independent authors through the editing, design and publication of their books across a wide range of genres, and many return to work with me again for their second and third books.
My focus is simple: to make self-publishing feel straightforward, supported and expertly managed, so you can feel confident your book is in safe, experienced hands.
Get in touch
Tell me a little about your manuscript and I’ll reply personally.
Self-publishing editor in London supporting authors across the UK
Self-publishing offers creative freedom, but it can also feel overwhelming. I work with authors who want their book produced to a professional standard. Whether you’re publishing a novel, memoir, family history or business book, I manage the editorial and production process with care and clarity. You can explore a selection of recent books in my portfolio.
Publishing Packages
Standard Production Package
From £1,195
For professionally edited manuscripts ready for design, formatting and publication.
- Cover design using a stock or supplied image
- Interior formatting and typesetting
- Matching eBook
- Amazon set-up and guidance (via KDP or IngramSpark)
Signature Novel Package
From £4,995 (up to 80,000 words)
A complete, professionally managed publishing experience from draft to finished book.
- Copy edit and proofread
- Second proofread by an independent editor
- Professional cover design (three concepts)
- Interior formatting and typesetting
- Matching eBook
- Final read-through from layout
- ISBN and publication under Wrate’s Publishing
- Amazon set-up and guidance (via KDP or IngramSpark)
- Distribution via Gardners
- Post-publication support
- Complimentary A4 or A5 cover print
Premium Memoir & Non-Fiction Package
From £5,995 (up to 80,000 words)
Designed for memoirs, family histories and image-rich non-fiction, including business books.
- Copy edit and proofread
- Second proofread by an independent editor
- Professional cover design (three concepts)
- Interior formatting and typesetting
- Matching eBook
- Final read-through from layout
- ISBN and publication under Wrate’s Publishing
- Amazon set-up and guidance (via KDP or IngramSpark)
- Distribution via Gardners
- Post-publication support
- Complimentary A4 or A5 cover print
- Support with photo sections or more complex layouts
- Additional design time where needed
- Careful attention to structure and presentation
Standalone Services
Standalone services are also available, including manuscript assessment, copy editing or proofreading, print management, book marketing and PR support, and bespoke or illustrated cover design. If your manuscript falls outside the typical word count, packages can be tailored accordingly. You retain full copyright and 100% of your royalties. If you’d like to talk things through, please email me and I’ll get back to you personally.
Recent Books
What Authors Say
Dr Jo Dixon
Author of The Missing Link in Dementia and Swimming in Circles
Danielle took all the hassle out of the publishing process while making all my ideas possible and involving me every step of the way. Since then, I have published a second book with Danielle, an ecofiction novel called Swimming in Circles, and I am working on a young adult novel, which she is also going to publish.
Terri Boas
Author of Two Scoops, not Three and Two Scoops, too Much
I found Danielle incredibly professional, and I trusted her from the outset. I knew my story inside out, as I had been thinking about it for a decade, but Danielle helped me to pull out the details that would give the reader the full picture, too. The editing process was hard and a lot of work, but every improvement was worth it.
Michael Williams
Author of Born Rebel
Sue Reid
Author of Building Confidence: How to Thrive as a Shy Person
“My experience was positive”
Geraldine Ryan
Author of Riding Pillion with George Clooney and The No-Hopers Christmas Club
“I’m glad I chose Danielle”
Mounira Assoul
Author of The Inflowfit Method
Why Choose Wrate's Editing Services
✓ Five-star reviews. I’ve received some fantastic feedback for my friendly and efficient service. See my Google page to read what my customers have said and take a look at some of their Self-Publishing Stories.
✓ Marketing expertise. My background as a national newspaper and magazine journalist means I can help you gain the right press coverage and reach more potential readers. See my Marketing page for more information.
✓ Additional free proofreading. All my editing packages include a free second proofread by an experienced editor, who also proofreads the manuscripts I publish.
✓ 100% royalties. If you book one of my Self-Publishing Packages, I won’t ask for a share of the royalties you make from sales – I just want to get you to the stage of being able to receive them!
✓ Experience with different genres. I have worked on a wide range of subjects and genres, including business and self-help books, contemporary fiction, memoirs, children’s fiction and health and wellbeing. See Our Books to view the titles I have published.
From manuscript to finished book.
Get in touch
I work with authors across the UK and internationally, supporting fiction, memoir and non-fiction projects at every stage of the publishing process.
If you’d like to talk through your manuscript or next steps, feel free to get in touch.
Get in touch
Tell me a little about your manuscript and I’ll reply personally.