Getting your book onto Waterstones isn’t just about availability. It’s about presence. It’s about telling your audience that this book is worth their time. We help you meet the quality, formatting, and distribution requirements necessary for Waterstones and give your story the positioning it deserves. This isn’t self-publishing on autopilot. This is publishing with purpose.
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For many authors, Waterstones is a milestone rather than just a platform. We don’t take that lightly. Our process is collaborative, not automated. We work with you to make sure your book doesn’t just meet the standard; it sets it. Every title we help publish carries your name and our standard of excellence.
From debut authors to seasoned storytellers, we’ve had the honor of shaping, designing, and launching books that now live in readers’ hands across the globe. Browse the success stories that began right here and see what we can build together.
“When I saw my book listed on Waterstones, it felt like everything clicked. This wasn’t just publishing—it was validation.”
“Barnes and Noble Self Publish took a dream I’d been sitting on for years and turned it into a finished book—professionally listed, globally distributed, and ready for real readers.”
“Every technical detail, every deadline, every file; they nailed it. And Waterstones accepted my book without a hitch.”
“I’ve worked with other publishing services. This one actually felt like a team. They were honest, clear, and completely invested in my book.”
“It was being seen. I’ve gotten more attention and credibility since being on Waterstones than from any ad campaign I ever ran.”
No. Waterstones only accepts titles that meet specific publishing and distribution standards. That’s why we partner with Ingram, one of their trusted suppliers—and ensure your book is fully qualified for submission.
Yes. You retain full rights, full creative control, and full royalties. We’re simply here to guide the publishing journey and provide the structure to get your book accepted and noticed.
Yes. We publish in both, but Waterstones primarily supports print books via its distributor partners. We make sure your print edition meets all required specs.
Not automatically. All books are made orderable through Waterstones’ system, and shelf placement is up to individual store managers. But with strong metadata and quality presentation, your book will be well-positioned.
Absolutely. We create a wide distribution strategy so your book appears across Amazon, Apple Books, Barnes & Noble, Kobo, and Waterstones without limiting reach.
