What we tell our own authors — writing, editing, design, ISBNs, distribution and selling books in Ireland. No jargon, no upselling.
What affects book cover design cost in Ireland? Find out how artwork, revisions, VAT and print files can affect your budget before you hire a designer.
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A clear Irish guide to book marketing costs by category and budget tier, plus VAT, Artists' Exemption, and free support from Dublin Publishing Press.
Editing
Find out how much book editing costs for authors in Ireland, what affects the price, and how to compare quotes for different editing needs and book types.
Writing
Have a book idea but no time to write it? Learn how ghostwriting works, what it costs, and how ownership is handled from start to finish. simply.
Writing
Not sure which fantasy genre fits your story? See how high and low fantasy differ in setting, magic, stakes and worldbuilding before you choose.
Writing
Turn your life experiences into a compelling memoir with practical tips on structure, themes, scenes, editing, publishing and reaching readers.
Publishing
Choosing between a short story, novella and novel? Compare word counts, characters, subplots, pacing and timelines to find the best fit for your story.
Writing
Make your writing more expressive and memorable by understanding figurative language and how writers use it to add meaning, emotion, and depth.
Writing
Most adult novels land between 70,000 and 100,000 words — but a cosy mystery and an epic fantasy are not playing by the same rules. A genre-by-genre breakdown, with the 2023–2024 medians and what to do when your draft misses the mark.
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