Publishing Support With a Human Touch

Meet the editors, designers, and production specialists who help independent authors create books with professional polish and personal care.

Bespoke Book Crafting for Independent Authors

Somerset Press LTD was created for authors who want the quality of a professional publishing team without handing over their rights, royalties, or creative control. We combine editorial care, custom typography, book production, and launch support in one practical service.

We believe that self-publishing should never mean compromising on quality. Over the last decade, we have helped transition more than 1,200 drafts from raw manuscripts into gorgeous physical volumes and digital releases distributed globally.

  • Real Creative Partners: Work face-to-face with expert human editors and designers.
  • Zero Royalty Deductions: Keep 100% of your royalties and global sales revenue.
  • Author Independence: Retain all copyright, adaptation, and intellectual rights.
Publishing workspace with manuscript planning and book production materials

The People Behind the Pages

A focused team for editing, design, formatting, and launch decisions.

Dan Taylor, Book Consultant

Dan Taylor

Book Consultant

With over 18 years in editorial production, Dan helps authors understand the right route for their manuscript, from appraisal and editing to design, print setup, and launch planning.

Evelyn Sterling, Editorial Director

Evelyn Sterling

Editorial Director

Evelyn leads copyediting and developmental review, strengthening structure, clarity, and sentence flow while preserving the author's voice.

Julian Vance, Lead Design Curator

Julian Vance

Lead Design Curator

Julian oversees cover direction and interior formatting, building print-ready books that look credible online and in hand.

Want the clearest route for your book?

Run the launch diagnostic or send your manuscript details. We will recommend the right mix of editing, design, formatting, publishing setup, and launch support.