The Book Guild Recenzje 

In 2012 I started to write a novel to explore the things that worried me as an academic - and worried many of my clients, friends and colleagues. Like: how easy it is for people to follow bad people and bad ideas. How easy it is for people to be manipulated. How we are ignoring the (many) existential catastrophes facing the monoculture of humanity. Our vulnerability and our susceptibility to fear.
Today, in 2026. I am a novelist with three books published as E book and paperback with one more to be published this year.
Books 1 and 2 are available on Audible and Apple Books.
My books can be bought from Amazon and a few bookshops.
With The Book Guild there are many benefits - your hand is held. Professional editors, designers, publicists, marketing, distribution help - a book is a team effort. But the main benefit must be that you will publish a good looking book, it will get into some bookshops as well as Amazon.
And, finally, you the author, have a great deal of control. That is worth a lot.

The Book Guild Review.
For first time authors searching for a reputable, experienced, and approachable publishing company can be quite daunting. I was fortunate to discover the Book Guild listed in the Writers’ & Artists’ Yearbook. Ever since that eventful day when my submitted manuscript was accepted by the Book Guild, I have been impressed by their professionalism, dedication, friendliness and attention to authors’ requirements while keeping you fully informed by email of your book’s progress through the production process.
I am a returning author and have published four books with the Book Guild. The paperback books are of the highest quality, beautifully presented with a fantastic book cover design image to be proud of.
The Book Guild offer a website design package. I signed up for a new website which has only recently gone ‘live’. My website, highlighting my children’s books, looks amazing with stunning imagery and easy to navigate pages. I’m really very pleased with it, created by one of their talented web designers. I’m not a techy person and was relieved to find the website allowed me easy access enabling me to add script or pictures when certain pages required updating.
Reviewed by Jane H. Wood.

Working with The Book Guild has been such a pleasant experience, since I first contacted them in mid-2025 up until final publication and beyond in early 2026.

I was first unsure about how the dynamic would work, having not worked with a publisher like The Book Guild before, but the acceptance email and working with different key members of each team, has been a breeze. They are quick to respond and I was even able to visit their office in Leicestershire for a face to face meeting.

When I was unsure about the initial cover design, it wasn’t too much trouble to tweak and review until it was perfect (the cover being such an important part of any book).

Without The Book Guild I wouldn’t be where I am now - my first debut novel out in the world and thriving (fingers crossed anyway!). For those who are unsure whether to take the leap, I say - go for it! You have nothing to lose, but a lot to gain.

I have had two experiences of working with The Book Guild. The first was in 2020 ago when my book was published on a partnership deal. The second was in June 2025 when the book was published on a mainstream contract. Whilst both experiences were positive, I noticed a definite shift in the social media interaction. I don't know whether this was due to a change of management or just a more enthusiastic approach to social media but whatever the reason, this greatly enhanced my own experiences of being published by TBG. Five years ago, whilst appreciating being published, I didn't always feel that my book was being promoted as fully as I would have liked. However, this has entirely changed and everything from LinkedIn, Facebook and Instagram is commented on, reposted and acknowledged. This makes me feel so much more valued as a writer.
From the initial interaction right through to the production team, the media team and to the warehouse team, everything has been positive.
I also want to stress that, despite my scepticism about the possibility of being published on a mainstream contract, this has actually happened so others should definitely note this! TBG are certainly not a vanity press.
Both of the books look great and both used a photograph that I had provided to build the design around - as was my wish.

My publishing journey with The Book Guild has been a positive experience from the beginning. Everyone involved has been super-helpful, and as keen to achieve the best possible result as I have.

Next month, I will be publishing my sixth book with the Book Guild, six of my now seventeen published volumes. All of the books with the Guild have been 'partnership publishing', sharing the costs between author and publisher, usually 50/50 or 60/40 in the writer's favour. The difference between this and self-publishing is that the writer moves through the three stages of editing, production and marketing with full professional assistance at each stage.
Agents have little or no interest in writers over the age of 40; they want to catch them at the start of their careers. I started putting a publication record together through short stories and poems, including successes in competition. Writing has helped me survive the long illness and death of my partner, and the Book Guild has been highly instrumental in bringing my work to fruition. They are professional, considerate and thorough; they do what it says on their site.

I was kept informed through all stages of the publication process. Any issues that came up were immediately tackled. The people at The Book Guild were so friendly and helpful. I highly recommend working with The Book Guild!

Every staff member I’ve encountered at The Book Guild has been efficient, pleasant and helpful. The company clearly has a strong customer focused ethos and employs capable, empathetic people who know their jobs.
My book has been produced to a very high standard and I’m delighted with it.
I would unreservedly recommend The Book Guild.

The Book Guild is an approachable, transparent publisher and easy to work with. My questions along my publishing journey were always answered promptly.
I’m very pleased with my novel and how it has been produced, it was good to have my own input taken into consideration during the process.

I was recommended to have a look at Troubador Publishing by a fellow author to publish my first novel, The Trials of Aqouril. I was a bit skeptical initially and while it is an expensive option, I cannot fault the professionalism and organisation of The Book Guild. They are open and transparent at every stage of the process, always happy to communicate if you have any questions and have completed every part of the process (copy-editing, typesetting, cover design) effectively and in a timely manner.
To anyone who is considering publishing a novel, I would definitely recommend them and I would definitely consider using their services again in the future.

As a debut author who considered several different publishing paths, I am thrilled to be working with the phenomenal team at The Book Guild. Rosie, Carolina, Emily and the rest of the staff have been kind, responsive and professional every step of the way. My proofreader did a fantastic job ensuring that the manuscript was ready for publication, and the design team went above and beyond in creating a gorgeous cover that is now garnering an immense amount of praise. Many thanks for your patience and guidance in helping bring THE DIVA'S DAUGHTER to readers!

I would like to leave a review about The Time to Fly by Lyn Asquith I hope this is the correct forum.
I have thoroughly enjoyed reading about Helen who Lyn writes about in her book as though she is a real person so I had empathy with her. I felt close to her character and wanted her to achieve her dream about helping people in need from her lottery win.
Regards Maureen

From the outset I felt I was in very capable hands. The team was highly professional, always helpful, patient and prompt to respond. The whole process from proof-reading, editing, cover design to marketing was carried through with maximum support and clarity at every stage. I am thrilled with the end-product, and only wish I had found The Book Guild earlier. I would commend them highly.

I found every stage of my work with the Book guild rewarding and helpful. Throughout the process, Rosie, Carolina and Sophie could not have been more positive and encouraging. I was being involved in every stage of the production and met with endless store of patience, even when I offered a 'final correction list' three times.
My thanks to Rosie, Carolina and Sophie. I hope to be working with you again soon.

The contract BG issued was simple and straightforward. The production process (copyediting, typesetting, map-drafting, metadata circulation, ISBN purchasing etc) was detailed and efficient. In addition, key highlights were the quality of the cover produced, and the interaction with BG's team who were without exception friendly, swift to help and professional. However, BG's marketing role has been somewhat frustrating, with no industry reviews obtained so far (6 weeks since publication date), no hard-copy placement in bookshops and only modest social media circulation. Additional professional focus on these areas would be immensely helpful to authors unfamiliar with such matters.

Writing a book is hard, but knowing how to move forward after that, is even harder! The Book Guild's assistance with proof reading and helping me understanding each stage of the process with named individuals who I can contact any time has made the journey considerably easier. I really appreciate the time and guidance I have been given.

I really can't fault them. My publishing experience has been first-class. Publishing a book is a complicated business, and there's far more for the author to do than I'd originally anticipated, but I've felt very well cared for, and everything has been explained at the right time. The book looks fantastic - it's publication day at the end of the month and I'm really excited. Thank you!

The Book Guild have been brilliant with my debut novel To Be Frank guiding me through every stage of the process. The cover design was brilliant. I was totally blown away as it completely matched my vision and they have created a strong brand identity with the book standing out in bookshops. All of the staff are friendly and helpful, getting back to me within the same day. The various departments are staffed by people at the top of their game. I will certainly be looking to return for the sequel.

Really great experience working with a very professional team. There is always someone to answer a query or send it on to the correct person. Transparent and very supportive. I'm so happy to have had my first book ever published by The Book Guild.

I've been working with the Book Guild on my last five novels and would highly recommend them for independent authors who need support to publish their work. The quality of the product they produce is excellent including the design of the book covers. The staff are very professional and provide a great service. It is not necessarily the cheapest option for self publishing but the old adage of you get what you pay for rings true for me.