Blacksails Publishing | Expert Editing & Book Design

About Blacksails

A decade of specialized experience,
dedicated to the art and craft of independent publishing.

Your Partner in Publishing

Wherever you are in your writing journey, Blacksails Publishing offers professional services designed to transform your manuscript from good to exceptional.

Unlike massive agency mills, I provide dedicated, one-on-one attention to your project. By combining rigorous, CIEP-standard editorial practices with high-end graphic design, I ensure that both the words on the page and the cover that wraps them meet the highest traditional publishing standards.

Whether you write speculative fiction, compelling memoirs, or authoritative non-fiction, your book will be handled with the utmost care and respect for your unique authorial voice.

10+

Years of Publishing Experience

Ranked Top Rated Plus on Upwork

Independent Publishers Supported

Our Services

Bridging the analytical precision of editing
with the visual impact of striking book design.

Expert Editorial

Professional book editing and manuscript development ensuring your voice is heard clearly and powerfully.

Developmental Editing & Pacing
Line & Copyediting for Flow
Final Pass Proofreading
Fiction & Non-Fiction Specialists

Custom Design

Bespoke book design to create an irresistible visual identity and a flawless reading experience.

Print & eBook Cover Design
Interior Typography & Layout
Formatting for KDP/IngramSpark
Marketing Asset Creation

Portfolio

Projects I have worked on with links to Amazon.

Proofreading • Editing • Layout • Cover Design

Sci-Fi • Fantasy • Horror • Magical Realism • Thriller • Women's Fiction • Young Adult • Anthologies

Fiction

Coaching • Management • Self Help • Lifestyle • Travel • Science/Business

Non-Fiction

Picture Books • Chapter Books • Middle Grade

Childrens Books

Success Stories

Real results from authors who demanded excellence.

Technothriller • Edit & Layout

The Last Roman Series

Comprehensive edit and interior formatting for this indie techno-thriller.

"Gareth provided proofreading and comprehensive edits for my debut novel series, The Last Roman. It was an absolute pleasure working with him. He is extremely responsive, collaborative and provides genuine and helpful feedback. His skill level in both editing and interior book design and layout is top-notch. I highly recommend his services. I have used him on all three of my novels and I will be using him again on future projects." — BK Greenwood

Horror • Edit & Layout • Cover

The Hybrid Series

Custom cover design, comprehensive editing and layout for this well-loved werewolf horror series.

“Gareth taught me the art of trimming unnecessary words for a tighter sentence to give a more polished feel to my manuscripts, and his advice on my action sequences has also proved invaluable. I would highly recommend him as an editor to any author looking to polish their work or in need of advice on strengthening their plot, and I will be asking him to help again when the next book in my series is ready for editing!” — Nick Stead

SciFi • Edit & Layout • Cover

The Menta-life Series

Custom cover design, comprehensive editing and layout for this awesome Dystopian Cyberpunk series.

"The juice is definitely worth the squeeze when working with Gareth. This is our 3rd project together and oh how I wish he worked all genres for other titles! His skills are worth every cent! He turned horrid into masterpiece, making something that I used to be nervous about into a work of beauty that I’m proud to put into the world."
— Avery Nunez

Elevate Your Manuscript. Inspire Your Readers.