Whether submitting a manuscript or seeking book, journal and digital publishing advice and professional support, Lapwing is dedicated to helping authors and organizations achieve their publishing goals.
Founded in 2017 by Gavin Jamieson in Cuckfield, Sussex, we are also a proud supporter of the Cuckfield Book Festival, which celebrates literary talent and community engagement every October.
Providing a hybrid publishing solution to authors
Lapwing Publishing Services is a hybrid publisher - blending together traditional publishing and self-publishing models to provide the author with the best of both worlds.
This hybrid publishing model includes typesetting, editing, professional cover design, PDF proofs, ISBN assignment, legal deposit with the UK National Libraries and print runs.
Lapwing partners with Troubador to provide authors with full trade distribution of the books to the UK market, including all major bookstores and online retailers.
If you wish to submit a manuscript, or an idea, for evaluation please complete our short submission form here.
Delivering independent consultancy to the publishing industry
Providing advice and professional support based on over 25 years experience in book, journal and digital publishing.
Liaising with organisations on project management including commissioning, budgeting, scheduling, research across print and online.
In-house training on publishing topics including author management, contracts, commissioning strategies and workflow from inception to final publication.
Research Services
Providing research services for authors, media companies and organisations - from archival searches through to a full historical consultancy and a bespoke service for family histories.
Cuckfield Book Festival
Lapwing Publishing Services is a supporter of the Cuckfield Book Festival.
Gavin Jamieson is a Director of the Cuckfield Book Festival and this year’s annual event takes place in October.
From small beginnings in 2017, the BookFest has grown steadily with over 1800 attendees enjoying a wide variety of talks and workshops.
Authors who have appeared at Cuckfield BookFest include: Richard Osman, Andrew Hunter Murray, Lisa Jewell, Mel Giedroyc, Tim Jackson, Marina Wheeler, Kate Mosse, Celia Imrie, Damian Barr, Mark Billingham, Stella Rimington, Penelope Lively, Robin Ince, Jenni Murray, Tim Waterstone, John Crace, Iain Dale – and many more besides.
For more information about the Festival and tickets please visit the Cuckfield Book Festival website.
PHONE
+44(0) 7941412691
TWITTER
@gmbjamieson
LOCATION
2 Siren Cottages
Horsgate Lane
Cuckfield RH17 5AZ
