You wrote a book.
Or you’re in the middle of one. Or you’ve been thinking about it for years and something in you finally said it’s time.
Either way, you’re here.
Which means it’s starting to matter in a new way.
And now that you’re staring to look into publishing options, it suddenly feels more complicated than you ever imagined.
And that’s where things get strange, isn’t it? You thought writing the book would be the hard part (and it was) but now that it’s close to done, there’s this new kind of uncertainty you didn’t expect.
What do I do now?
How do I finish this and publish it without dropping everything else in my life?
Is it even worth it if I have no idea what I’m doing?
We meet people at this exact moment all the time. It’s why we built WestSky Studio.
Because the truth is, independent publishing (i.e. self-publishing) often feels a lot harder than it should.
You Wrote the Book. Now What?
Independent publishing was supposed to be freeing. And while it can be, for most people it quickly turns into a maze of decisions, details, and conflicting advice.
Most people we work with aren’t trying to become publishing experts.
They just want a simple path to getting their book self-published without learning an entirely new industry.
But the deeper you go, the less obvious things become.
Offset or digital printing?
What’s the right way to file copyright registration?
Is there a standard length for a book like mine?
How do I make sure it doesn’t look homemade?
Then come the terms: trim size, metadata, bleed settings, distribution… and on and on it goes. And suddenly you’re wondering how you were ever supposed to know any of this.
Independent publishing puts the decisions in your hands, but making the right ones isn’t always straightforward.
If you’ve ever thought, “It shouldn’t be this hard,” you’re not alone.
A Publishing Partner Who Walks With You
This is where WestSky steps in.
We’ve worked on memoirs, novels, children’s books, workbooks, self-help, and books in highly specialized fields. We know how to shape each one to fit its genre and connect with its audience.
We’ve walked through it all: what platforms really ask for, where people usually get stuck, what makes a book stand out, and what quietly whispers, “This was done in a hurry.”
We catch the small things before they become big problems: like a chapter title that misses the mark or a tone that confuses your intended audience.
We’re editors, designers, and producers. But more than that, we care about doing the work well.
Independent publishing isn’t rocket science… but it’s not simple either.
It takes patience, care, and the kind of attention that doesn’t always come with instructions. We do this work because it’s meaningful. Your story matters, and how it’s brought into the world matters too.
If your book is ready to move forward, but you’re not sure how to carry it the rest of the way, we’d love to meet you!
With care,
Darien