Troubador / Matador

The UK's leading full-service self-publishing company — bespoke production, in-house distribution warehouse, and active bookshop sales representation.

Self-Publishing Service

UK

About

Troubador Publishing is widely regarded as the UK’s most professional full-service self-publishing provider, publishing over 500 books per year since 1996. Unlike print-on-demand platforms, Troubador offers bespoke production (cover design, typesetting, printing) and distributes through its own warehouse, giving books genuine access to Waterstones, Gardners, and the UK book trade. The company also offers active trade marketing and sales representation — a significant advantage over DIY platforms. Services are fully bespoke: a print-ready POD paperback might cost from around £1,200; a fully printed and distributed hardback from approximately £3,100. Authors retain full rights. Their imprint Matador is the consumer-facing brand for their self-publishing services.

Genre Specialisms

Literary Fiction, Commercial Fiction, Thriller / Crime, Fantasy, Science Fiction, Historical Fiction, Romance, Non-Fiction (General), Memoir / Biography, Young Adult (YA), Children's

Additional Services

Cover Designer, Interior Formatting, Developmental Editor, Copy Editor / Line Editor, Proofreader

Service Type

Self-Publishing Service

Location

Leicester

Pricing Model

Per project

Starting From

1200

GBP

Budget Band

Mid

Typical Turnaround

12–16 weeks

Works Remotely

Yes

International Clients

Yes

Free Consultation

No

Sample Edit

No

Experience

25+

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