Operations Overview
Your Book Project, Tracked From First Draft to Final Shelf
Authentic Book Savvy operates as your editorial command centre. We don't simply offer services — we manage the full lifecycle of your manuscript with transparent milestones, clear deliverables, and honest timelines. Based in Mayerborough, working with authors across Ireland and beyond.
Figures current as of Q1 2026. Verified through internal project tracking.
Service Map
- Manuscript Development
- Structural Editing
- Copyediting & Proofing
- Publishing Strategy
- Launch Support
Manuscript Development
Before the red pen comes out, we work with you on the bones of your book. Story architecture for fiction. Argument structure for non-fiction. Chapter mapping, voice calibration, and audience alignment — all handled in collaborative sessions rather than one-way reports.
| Deliverable | Timeline | Format |
|---|---|---|
| Story/argument architecture document | 5–8 working days | PDF + live review |
| Chapter-by-chapter outline | 3–5 working days | Shared doc |
| Voice & tone guide | 2 working days | Reference sheet |
"Working with the development team changed the entire trajectory of my memoir. They asked questions I hadn't thought to ask." — D. Harrington, Cork
Structural Editing
We examine the large-scale architecture of your manuscript: pacing, narrative arc, chapter transitions, logical flow, and reader engagement. This is not line-level work — it's the editorial equivalent of renovating a building before painting the walls.
| Scope | Duration | Output |
|---|---|---|
| Full manuscript structural report | 10–15 working days | Annotated manuscript + editorial letter |
| Follow-up revision review | 5–7 working days | Tracked changes + call |
Copyediting & Proofing
Precision at the sentence level. Grammar, syntax, consistency, house style, and factual cross-checks. We work in two distinct passes: copyedit first, then a clean proof after layout. No shortcuts, no automated-only passes.
We maintain style sheets per project and adhere to whichever style guide you prefer — or we'll recommend one suited to your genre and market.
Publishing Strategy
Traditional, hybrid, or independent — each route has trade-offs. We help you map the decision honestly, including cost modelling, rights considerations, distribution logistics, and realistic sales projections. No inflated promises.
| Route | Best For | Our Role |
|---|---|---|
| Traditional | Authors seeking advances & prestige imprints | Query package development, agent research |
| Hybrid | Authors wanting shared investment & control | Publisher vetting, contract review |
| Independent | Authors wanting full control & higher royalties | Production management, distributor setup |
Launch Support
A book launch isn't a single event — it's a campaign. We coordinate pre-launch reader outreach, review copy distribution, metadata optimisation, and post-launch momentum tracking. We don't do your marketing for you, but we build the infrastructure so your efforts actually land.
"The launch plan they built turned my self-published poetry collection into a local bestseller. Practical, no fluff." — T. Brennan, Galway
Publishing Pipeline — How Projects Move Through Our Studio
Intake & Diagnostic
Every project begins with a manuscript diagnostic — a candid assessment of where your book stands, what it needs, and what the realistic path forward looks like. No obligation, no sugar-coating.
Active Editorial
Once scope is agreed, your manuscript enters active editorial. You'll have a dedicated editor, a shared timeline, and fortnightly check-ins. We track progress against milestones, not vague promises.
Pre-Production
Cover design coordination, interior layout, ISBN assignment, metadata preparation, and distributor onboarding. We manage the production queue so nothing falls through the cracks between editing and printing.
Quality Gate
Before any book goes to press or upload, it passes through our quality gate: a final proof review, metadata audit, and distribution test. This is non-negotiable — every project gets it.
Release & Handoff
Your book goes live. We provide a handoff package including all production files, account credentials, sales tracking setup, and a 30-day post-release support window.
Post-Release Review
Thirty days after release, we conduct a review: sales data, reader feedback patterns, and recommendations for next steps — whether that's a second edition, a sequel, or a new project entirely.
Is Your Manuscript Ready?
Not every book that arrives at our door is ready for editing. Some need more drafting time. Some need a clearer sense of audience. That's not a failure — it's a normal part of the process.
Use this quick self-assessment to gauge where you stand:
| Signal | What It Means |
|---|---|
| You've completed at least one full draft | You're likely ready for structural editing |
| You can describe your reader in one sentence | Audience clarity is strong — good foundation |
| You're unsure if your structure works | A manuscript diagnostic would help before editing |
| You haven't finished a first draft yet | Consider our development track first |
| You've been through beta readers | You're ahead of most — ready for professional editing |
Not sure where you fall? Reach out. The initial conversation costs nothing.
"I approached Authentic Book Savvy after two failed attempts with other editorial services. The difference was immediate — they treated my manuscript as a project to manage, not just a document to mark up. My novel launched on schedule and within budget."
— R. Kavanagh, Author of The Quiet Border
Working Principles
These aren't slogans. They're operational commitments that shape how every project runs through our studio.
Common Questions
Start a Conversation
Whether you have a finished manuscript or a half-formed idea, the first step is the same: tell us where you are. No commitment, no pressure, no sales pitch.
Phone: 025 5423655
Email: [email protected]
Address: 10378 Cornell Mountains, Mayerborough, Co. Montana, K34 SD57, Ireland