A publisher for new authors
Your first book, published well.
Valerius takes new authors from manuscript to finished book. Editing, guided setup and careful layout, in print and digital, at a price that makes sense for a first book.
The Harbour Letters
Elena Voss
Small Hours
Tobias Lindqvist
Field Notes on Leaving
Ines Okafor
Northbound
Marcus Hale
Rights
You keep full rights
Formats
Print and digital
Packages
From €299
What we do
Editing, setup and layout, taken care of.
Editing
Every manuscript gets a thorough edit for grammar, consistency and clarity. AI-assisted tools handle the repetitive checking, which is how editing stays affordable.
Assisted setup
Publishing has a lot of decisions hiding in it. We guide you through each one, step by step, so nothing gets missed and you never have to guess.
Layout for print and digital
Your interior is laid out for both printing and digital publishing, so the finished book looks right on paper and on a screen.
How it works
From manuscript to published book in four steps.
Submit your manuscript
Send us your finished draft to begin.
Editing
Your manuscript is edited for grammar, consistency and clarity, with AI doing the repetitive checks.
Assisted setup
We walk you through the decisions behind a published book, one at a time.
Layout and publication
Your book is laid out for print and digital publishing, ready to reach readers.
Pricing
Clear prices, from €299.
AI-assisted tools handle the repetitive work, which keeps professional publishing within reach of a first-time author.
Edit
A thorough edit of your manuscript.
€299
- Editing of your full manuscript
- Grammar, consistency and clarity
Edit + Setup
Editing, plus guidance through the publishing setup.
€599
- Everything in Edit
- Assisted setup, step by step
Complete
Everything includedFrom finished draft to publish-ready files.
€999
- Everything in Edit + Setup
- Layout for print
- Layout for digital publishing
Questions
Good to know before you submit.
Do I keep the rights to my book?
Yes. Authors retain full rights to their work.
Who is Valerius for?
New authors who want to publish a book without a large budget.
Do I need publishing experience?
No. Assisted setup guides you through each step of the process, so you can focus on the book itself.
Can I publish in print and digital?
Yes. Layout is prepared for both printing and digital publishing.
Ready to publish your book?
Send us your manuscript. We take care of the editing, the setup and the layout.