Author ownership
You keep copyright and creative control unless a separate written agreement says otherwise. We recommend authors understand every permission before signing.
Clear expectations for manuscript privacy, publishing account access, ownership, royalties, and author control.
Authors often worry about ownership, file privacy, royalties, and who controls the publishing account. This page explains the standards we use to keep the relationship clean and author-first.
Summerset Press LTD provides publishing services. We do not need to own your copyright, take a permanent royalty commission, or control your author identity to help you produce a professional book.
Manuscripts, samples, cover drafts, and production files are handled for review and service delivery only. Sensitive files should be shared through the consultation form or an agreed secure workflow.
You keep copyright and creative control unless a separate written agreement says otherwise. We recommend authors understand every permission before signing.
Submitted pages are used to assess scope, editing needs, design readiness, and publishing options. They are not public portfolio material without permission.
Retailer, ISBN, and publishing account decisions should remain transparent. Where setup support is needed, access should be limited and documented.
Quotes should separate editing, design, formatting, setup, and marketing so authors know what they are buying and why it matters.
Retailers and printers may take fees, but service providers should explain costs clearly. Authors should know where royalties are paid and who receives them.
A consultation should help you make a better decision, not rush you into a package. Ask for scope, files, timelines, and responsibilities in writing.