Independent Publishing & Editorial Support in North Staffordshire

North Staffordshire Press & Academics is your local independent publisher based in Newcastle-under-Lyme. We help writers at every stage—from a brilliant idea on the kitchen table to a beautiful, printed book in readers’ hands. Our team supports fiction and non-fiction, life writing and memoir, poetry and children’s books, as well as academic editing for dissertations, theses, and journals. With roots dating back to 2005, we combine friendly, one-to-one guidance with professional standards in editing, typesetting, and cover design.

Who We Help

• First-time authors seeking clear, step-by-step guidance to publish with confidence.
• Experienced writers aiming to sharpen structure, style, and market appeal.
• Academic writers (UG, PG, researchers) who need precise proofreading and formatting.
• Community groups, schools, colleges, universities, social care, hospitals & hospices.

What We Do

We offer the complete publishing toolkit: publishing services, proofreading & copy-editing, typesetting & cover design, and specialist support for academic editing. For creative writers, explore fiction publishing, life writing & memoir, poetry anthologies, and children’s illustrated books. Our editorial process is personal, practical, and built around your goals.

Why Choose a Local Independent Publisher?

• Personal attention: work directly with editors and designers who care about your book.
• Local expertise: rooted in Newcastle-under-Lyme, serving Staffordshire, The Potteries & wider Midlands.
• Quality outcomes: clear timelines, professional standards, friendly communication.
• Transparent options: print, ebook, ISBN support, guidance on distribution and launch.

Recent Highlights

Our team has supported local history titles, memoirs preserving family heritage, poetry anthologies for writing groups, and illustrated stories that delight young readers. We’re proud to champion local voices and help authors build a lasting legacy in print.