ShieldCrest is part of Pressman House Publishing Ltd and is an experienced company with an impressive track record. Their business has expanded massively over the last 10 years and they have authors from all over the world. They carefully manage the number of new authors coming on board as it enables ShieldCrest to continue to provide the high-quality service their existing authors have come to expect.
Having been around for many years, they have managed to gain unmatched experience in their field and pairing this with their passion for the industry has led them to be recognised by many for their role in the book publishing industry. They were voted the best self-publishers by SME business journals in both 2019 and 2020 and have just been awarded “Book Publishing Company of the Year“ for 2021 by Prestige Awards. For many years they have also been positioned as the UK’s No.1 publisher by independent listing company, FreeIndex, based on the number of positive testimonials they receive using quality, price and overall customer satisfaction as the criteria. This is obviously very important to anyone wishing to publish a book for the first time. They also have an extensive reach outside of the UK market and can print and distribute locally in several countries including the USA through ShieldCrests global partnerships.
ShieldCrests success is its range of publishing services, designed for the varied needs of authors. They offer featured author pages, e-Books, proofreading & editing, RRP (Recommended Retail Price) & royalties, book illustrations and book video trailers.These services mean that you don’t need anyone else to go to before you publish your book as you can rely on ShieldCrest for any of your needs. Writing a book is hard enough so don’t stress even more by the hassle of having to work on publishing the book yourself or going to an uncaring bigger publisher. Having an independent publisher like ShieldCrest means that your needs will be met and you can be assured that your needs will be a priority to them.
Once a book is published, the journey is far from over. ShieldCrest recognises the importance of marketing in the success of a book. Their marketing services are tailored to increase a book's reach and connect authors with potential readers who might have never heard of them before. The marketing team at ShieldCrest uses a mix of traditional and digital marketing strategies. This includes press releases to major news outlets, and leveraging social media platforms to create talk around the book. Their marketing plans are designed to maximise visibility and appeal to both niche and broader audiences. In addition to these traditional methods, ShieldCrest offers other solutions. These include film & tv, book reviews, tailored marketing campaigns and more. They also can help you out in any other way that you may need as the team is very helpful and are ready to adapt and change plans to be able to accommodate your needs as they understand how there needs to be different approaches for different books and different audiences.
What makes ShieldCrest different then other independent publishing companies is their commitment to building long-term relationships with their authors. They understand that each author's journey is unique and offer continuous support and guidance post-publication to make sure that all authors are able to get the support they need with their current books and any other books that they may want to publish.
This includes offering advice on building an author brand, networking opportunities within the book community, and insights into writing and publishing trends. ShieldCrest also helps book authors with other forms of support and can provide anything that the writer may need.
ShieldCrest rises not just as an independent publishing house but as a vital part of an author's success by helping them with all aspects of their book. Their approach seamlessly blends the freedom of independent publishing with the quality and reach of traditional methods, giving them a unique position in the market. Their commitment to creating author relationships, embracing technology, and environmental responsibility, shows their role as a forward-thinking member of the industry.
For authors seeking a partner who values their creative vision while providing support through every step of the publishing journey, ShieldCrest is your go-to publisher and there is no doubt about that. As they continue to adapt and grow, their dedication to the craft of storytelling and the success of their authors remains their main priority, making them a key player in shaping the future of book publishing.
