Hello, I’m Andrew Chapman.

I help smart people publish books
to professional standards.
Do get in touch.

Experienced, honest guidance for nonfiction authors navigating editing, design and self-publishing.

You might be:

• a subject expert ready to share your knowledge in book form
• an established author choosing to self-publish with professional support (find resources here)
• a business leader using a book to build authority or generate leads
• a new nonfiction writer with a completed first draft who wants expert guidance
• a small publisher needing an experienced editor/typesetter or a built-to-order freelance team

All I need from you is a first draft of your nonfiction book, or even just a collection of content you’ve written in other forms, and a conversation about your goals. I guide authors through the practical realities of publishing, including preparing and submitting books via platforms such as Amazon KDP, IngramSpark, Bookvault and others, without hype or false promises.

kind words from authors I’ve worked with

Not only are you helping me to make this a better book, I know my writing will be better whenever I put fingers to keyboard in future! My heartfelt thanks to you Andrew for your incredible support and contribution. I cannot thank you enough for your expertise, empathy and encouragement along the way.

Kate Trafford, Master Coach

I am nearly done with going through the copy edits you suggested (super, super helpful – thank you!). I loved the comments – supremely helpful – and incorporated much of them into the draft.

Pascal Finette, Strategic advisor to high-level entrepreneurs

Your attention to detail, your professionalism and all dealings have been absolutely first class.

Andrew Jarrett, Former Wimbledon tournament referee

Andrew: you are my platonic ideal of a great editor – wise, resourceful, and pedantic when called for.

Jacob Eliza, Internet entrepreneur and writer

I am superbly impressed. Thank you for your continued patience and utter professionalism. I genuinely value your approach, not to mention your endless tolerance.

Agnes Cserhati, Coach and leadership expert

I’ve gone through all your edits, and it’s exactly what the book needed. Prepare to blush when you read the final acknowledgements!

Guy Windsor, Consulting swordsman and historical martial arts expert

It’s a genuine privilege to have someone improve your work in this way and I’m delighted with what you have done with the manuscript.

Paul Harris, Employee engagement and staff retention expert

You have been brilliant and my book is now in much better shape than it was.

Robin Hanbury-Tenison, Explorer and founder of Survival International

It all looks amazing, I can’t thank you enough. Your suggestions are indeed very helpful and it’s always good to get another perspective, as I’ve been living and breathing it for a couple of years!

Sheila Lamb, Fertility expert

Thanks so much for all your incredible diligence and all your work on my behalf. It looks great. What immeasurable patience and kindness. I was deeply touched by your approach.

Lucy Aykroyd, End-of-life doula

The ebook went to #1 in its category and is climbing fast in another… You have helped me more than anyone on this. Thanks for all that you’ve done. I couldn’t have done this without you.

Mike Franklin, Teaching/education coach

Andrew, thank you SO MUCH – you have been brilliant. I can’t imagine wanting to work with anyone else in regards to my future books. Very grateful and really appreciate that you’ve pulled out the stops. You are amazing.

Nikki J. Owen, Award-winning speaker, founder of the Healing Hub

OMG I’m so excited. It’s like the best journey to go on, this book writing malarky… Thank you very much for all your hard work and patience. it’s been lovely working on this with your support.

Penny Haslam, Broadcaster and award-winning motivational speaker

(Many more testimonials available!)

Here’s just a small sample of the many books I’ve helped with…

about me

I’m based in the Cotswolds in England, but have clients in the US, Australia and Europe as well as across the UK. I’ve been involved in publishing for 30 years, working with many major magazine and book publishers and independent authors and businesspeople. I’m a Professional Member of the Chartered Institute of Editing and Proofreading, the Alliance of Independent Authors, the Society of Authors and other related organisations. I’ve helped hundreds of authors like you make better books. I’m unusual in being able to provide a joined-up service of editing, design and publishing advice – and I know what works because I do it myself.

I have a network of excellent, trusted freelancers who have have turned out books for many major publishers, independent presses and individual authors, so if I’m too busy to help you directly, I can recommend or engage the right people on your behalf.

My personal obsessions are reflected in a weekly history-themed newsletter and being the editor of three history-related magazines. (More info here.)