Professional publishing services for authors and small publishers.
Blue Crab Books provides professional publishing services for authors who want expert support with editing, book design, formatting, distribution, metadata, and ongoing publication management.
At Blue Crab Books, we help authors bring their books from manuscript to finished publication. Whether you need help with one stage of the process or want a complete publishing partnership, we provide editing, book design, formatting, publishing, distribution, and marketing support tailored to your project.
We combine editorial expertise, thoughtful design, practical publishing knowledge, and launch support to create books that are polished, professional, ready for readers, and positioned for discovery.
See Our Publishing Work
Blue Crab Books has published dozens of print and digital titles. Explore selected editions to see examples of our cover design, interior formatting, illustrated layouts, and finished book production.
Frankenstein — Mary Shelley
Illustrated edition showcasing visual design, typography, and image placement.
Anne of Green Gables — L. M. Montgomery
Highlights classic interior formatting and the integration of illustrations.
Wuthering Heights — Emily Brontë
Shows clean trade-paperback formatting and traditional literary presentation.
Publishing Partnership for Authors
You focus on writing. We handle the publishing.
For authors who want a professional path from finished manuscript to published book without having to manage every step themselves, the Blue Crab Books Publishing Partnership provides comprehensive publishing services for authors from manuscript preparation through publication and launch.
The partnership includes light editing, professional cover design, paperback and EPUB formatting, publishing and distribution across multiple platforms, bookstore and library availability, and organic marketing support.
Publishing Set up Fee: $999
Authors receive 60% of net publishing receipts.
Individual Publishing Services for Authors
Whether you need help with a specific part of the publishing process or are looking for guidance throughout your project, we offer flexible services tailored to your needs.
Editing & Proofreading
Professional editing and proofreading to improve the clarity, consistency, accuracy, and readability of your manuscript.
Book Formatting
Professional formatting for paperback and EPUB editions, with careful attention to typography, layout, readability, and publishing requirements.
Book Cover Design
Professional cover design for eBooks, paperbacks, and hardcover editions, created to reflect your book’s genre, tone, and intended audience.
Author Resources
Prefer to manage the publishing process yourself?
Explore our collection of publishing templates, guides, and book-design resources created to help independent authors prepare and publish their own books.
Ready to Publish Your Book?
Whether you need help with one part of the publishing process or want Blue Crab Books to handle your book from manuscript through publication and launch, we’d be happy to learn more about your project.