About Us

North Staffordshire Press & Academics is a small, independent publisher based in Newcastle-under-Lyme. Founded in 2005, we began with academic indexing before expanding into full publishing services: editing, design, and book production. Today, under the leadership of Lisa Small, we continue to combine professionalism with a friendly, personal approach.

Our Mission

We open the door to publishing for local writers. Our mission is to provide unmatched editorial and creative services to authors of all ages and backgrounds, helping ordinary people achieve extraordinary things through the written word.

Our Values

  • Local focus: championing voices across Newcastle-under-Lyme, The Potteries & Staffordshire.
  • Accessibility: making publishing clear, transparent, and supportive.
  • Quality: professional standards at every stage, from manuscript to print.
  • Connection: using words to bring people together, share knowledge, and celebrate creativity.

How We Can Help

We offer support in a range of ways, from reviewing your manuscripts and book proposals to providing clear publishing guidance. Our team delivers professional proofreading, copy-editing, and typesetting for books, academic documents, and more, along with specialist indexing services backed by years of expertise.

Based in Newcastle-under-Lyme, Staffordshire, serving writers across the Potteries and wider region with independent publishing services, proofreading, editing, and creative writing workshops.