A book publisher in Manchester for independent authors

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Manchester has always been a city of storytellers: in its music, its history and its people. SoulScriptz is an independent Manchester publisher helping authors from Greater Manchester and across the UK turn their stories into professionally published books, available to readers worldwide.

What we do

SoulScriptz supports authors from manuscript to finished book:

Editing, from proofreading to structural feedback
Cover design and interior typesetting for print and ebook
ISBN support and publishing setup, including Amazon KDP and print on demand
Distribution to readers worldwide, and to bookshops and libraries
Metadata, author branding and launch support

We publish memoir and life stories, fiction, children's books, poetry, faith and spirituality, self-help and non-fiction.

Why authors choose SoulScriptz

Your manuscript stays yours. Everything is agreed in writing before any work begins.
Published prices. Packages from £599, and first-time authors get 50% off their first publication.
Honest advice. We recommend the package your book needs, not the most expensive one.
A real person answers. You can ask what stage your book is at, at any time.

Read the full SoulScriptz Author Promise.

More than a publisher

SoulScriptz is built on four pillars: Publishing, Education, Rehabilitation and Community. Through the SoulScriptz Book Bank we pass quality books on to schools, community groups and other places where they will be read, and we work with schools and organisations on writing and storytelling.

Talk to us

Whether you live in Manchester, Salford, Stockport, Bolton, Wigan, Oldham, Bury, Rochdale or anywhere else in the UK, you can book a consultation or send us your manuscript. Call 07341 162867, Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm.

Questions authors ask

Do I need to live in Manchester to publish with SoulScriptz?

No. SoulScriptz is based in Manchester and works with authors across the UK.

What kinds of books does SoulScriptz publish?

Memoir and life stories, fiction, children's books, poetry, faith and spirituality, self-help and non-fiction.

How much does it cost?

Packages run from £599 to £3,200, and first-time authors get 50% off their first publication.

Ready to publish your book?

First-time authors get 50% off their first publication with SoulScriptz. Your manuscript stays yours, and the price is agreed in writing before any work starts.

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Figures in this guide were checked in October 2026. Platform prices and rules change, so check the current figures before you rely on them. This guide is general information, not legal or financial advice.