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Marlowe Book Agency
Exceptional Books Begin With Exceptional Care
Book editing, cover design, formatting and Amazon KDP publishing support for authors. Tell us about your book and Marlowe matches the right specialist and manages the work to delivery.
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Services
Everything your book needs, from one agency
Choose a service and package. Marlowe assigns a specialist and manages the work to delivery.
Book Writing
From idea to finished manuscript — researched, structured and written by a professional writer.
30–90 days depending on lengthFrom $2,500
Book Editing
Proofreading, copy editing and line editing that keep your voice intact while removing everything getting in its way.
3–18 business days depending on depth and word count2 completedCustom quote
Ghostwriting
Confidential ghostwriting built on interviews, so the finished book sounds like you wrote it.
45–120 days depending on lengthFrom $3,500
Beta Reading
A structured reader report on plot, pacing, characters and engagement — before strangers leave it in a review.
7–14 daysFrom $150
Developmental Editing
A deep edit of structure, pacing, character and argument, with an editorial letter and margin notes.
14–30 days1 completedFrom $350
Copy Editing
Line-level editing for grammar, clarity, consistency and flow — keeping your voice intact.
5–14 days depending on lengthFrom $200
Proofreading
A last careful pass for spelling, punctuation, typos and consistency before your book goes live.
3–10 days depending on length1 completedFrom $120
Book Formatting
Kindle and paperback interiors in one order — proper typography and files that pass Amazon KDP checks.
5–10 daysFrom $250
Kindle Formatting
A clean, reflowable Kindle eBook with working navigation, scene breaks and front matter.
3–5 daysFrom $150
Paperback Formatting
A print-ready paperback interior with proper margins, running heads and chapter openings.
4–7 daysFrom $200
Book Cover Design
Original covers that signal your genre at thumbnail size and hold up in print.
5–10 daysFrom $200
Amazon KDP Publishing
Account setup, metadata, categories, keywords, pricing and upload — your book live on Amazon, done properly.
3–7 daysFrom $200
Book Marketing
Launch strategy, Amazon ads and author platform work that puts your book in front of its readers.
14–30 daysFrom $400
The process
How It Works
You order from Marlowe. We assign the right specialist, track the deadline and stay responsible for the result.
- 1
Choose your service
Pick a service and package. Prices are shown up front, and word-count pricing is calculated instantly.
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Tell us about your book
Title, genre, word count, what you need and your deadline. Upload your manuscript in the same step.
- 3
Pay securely
Pay by card through Flutterwave or by bank transfer. Your order starts only after we have confirmed the payment.
- 4
We assign your specialist
Marlowe matches your project to a specialist by service, genre, availability and track record.
- 5
Work, messages, delivery
Message your specialist inside your order. Files are delivered to your private order page.
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Approve or revise
Approve the work, or request a revision with your notes. Nothing completes until you are satisfied — or the review window passes.
Pricing
Know the cost before you commit
Starting prices are shown up front. For anything larger or more custom, ask for a free written quote.
- GhostwritingFrom $3,500
- Copy EditingFrom $200
- Book Cover DesignFrom $200
- Book WritingFrom $2,500
Why Marlowe
You buy from Marlowe. We manage the rest.
The ordering convenience of a marketplace, with the quality control of a publishing agency.
- Finding the right personMarketplace: You search, compare and message freelancersMarlowe: Marlowe assigns a specialist for you
- Who you payMarketplace: A stranger you found onlineMarlowe: Marlowe — secure checkout, verified payment
- If a deadline slipsMarketplace: You chase it yourselfMarlowe: We track every deadline and step in
- If the specialist is not rightMarketplace: Start again from scratchMarlowe: We reassign — your order continues
- QualityMarketplace: Depends on who you pickedMarlowe: Revisions included; you approve before completion
Our work
Our work speaks
Covers, interiors and formatting we are proud of.
In their words
What authors say about Marlowe
Every review here comes from an author we have actually worked with.
I knew the middle felt slow, but I couldn’t see why. The feedback finally gave me somewhere to start.
As a first-time author, I was a little nervous about finding the right help, but I'm really glad I came across Marlowe Book Agency. They connected me with Faith, who did a wonderful job with my manuscript. The whole experience was smooth, and I genuinely appreciated the care she put into my work. I'm very happy with the results and will definitely be coming back to Marlowe for my future projects. Thank you, Faith and the Marlowe team!
I was nervous about sharing my first novel. The notes were honest without making me feel foolish for trying.
The people
The specialists behind your book
a network of editors, readers, designers, formatters, publishing and marketing specialists. You do not have to choose one — Marlowe assigns the right specialist to your project.
Claire Benette
Book formatter and Editor
I am a book editor and formatter with about 3 years of experience helping authors prepare their manuscripts for publication. I have worked on approximately 20 book projects, including fiction and nonfiction. I specialize in formatting manuscripts for paperback and eBook publishing, creating clean, professional layouts that improve readability and meet publishing requirements. My experience includes interior book layout, chapter formatting, typography, page numbering, table of contents, and preparing files for Amazon KDP and other self-publishing platforms. I pay close attention to detail, follow authors' instructions, and focus on delivering well-organized, publication-ready books.
- fiction
- nonfiction
- romance
- fantasy
- thriller
- memoir
- self-help
- personal development
- biography
- and children's books.
Faith Spencer
Line and copy editing for romance and memoir authors publishing independently.
I help first-time and independent authors turn finished drafts into polished books. I specialize in line and copy editing for romance and memoir, with a focus on voice, pacing and consistency. I read the whole manuscript before I touch it, send a short style sheet so you can see my decisions, and return clean tracked changes with comments explaining anything big. You keep your voice; I remove the things that pull readers out of the story.
- Copy editing
- Line editing
- Developmental editing
- Beta reading
- JN
Jessie Noah
Editor
Joshua shadams
Book Writer, Ghostwriter, Editor, Proofreader & Book Cover Designer
-Every great book starts with an idea. My job is to help you turn that idea into a well-written, professionally polished book that readers will enjoy. I'm a book writer, ghostwriter, editor and proofreader with experience across different aspects of book development. I help authors transform rough ideas, drafts and manuscripts into clear, engaging and publication-ready books. My services include: - Book writing and ghostwriting - Manuscript editing and proofreading - Book formatting for Kindle, ePub and print - Book cover design - Christian and inspirational book writing - Book publishing assistance and KDP preparation Whether you're starting with an idea, working on an unfinished manuscript or preparing your book for publication, I can help you through the process. My focus is simple: quality writing, attention to detail, professional presentation and making sure your vision comes through in the finished book. Let's turn your ideas into books worth reading.
- Book Writing
- Ghostwriting
- Proofreading
- Manuscript Editing
- Developmental Editing
- Copy Editing
- Book Formatting
- Kindle Publishing
- eBook Formatting
- Christian Writing
- Nonfiction Writing
- Book Cover Design
- Amazon KDP
- MS
Michael Stark
Ebook writer and book editor
Samantha walters
Beta reader and paperback formatter
I'm Samantha Walters, a book formatter and beta reader who cares about the details readers never notice but always feel. I format manuscripts so they look clean, professional and ready for print or ebook. As a beta reader, I give honest, specific feedback on pacing, characters and plot, always kind and never vague. Your story deserves to look polished and read smoothly. Let's get it there.
- Book formatting
- Beta reading
- Nonfiction
- Self-help
- Science fiction
- Horror
- Mystery/thriller
- Fantasy
- Ebook formatting.
Resources
Guides for authors
Editing
Developmental Edit vs Copy Edit vs Proofread: What Is the Difference?
The three main editing stages explained in plain language: what each one fixes, the order they go in, and how to know which your manuscript needs.
Editing
How to Prepare Your Manuscript Before Sending It to an Editor
A practical checklist for getting a manuscript ready for editing, so your editor spends time on your writing and not on avoidable clean-up.
Publishing
A Practical Checklist for Publishing on Amazon KDP
What to have ready before you publish a Kindle ebook or paperback on Amazon KDP: manuscript, cover, metadata and a final review.
Questions
Frequently asked questions
If your question is not here, ask us — a real person answers.
Do I choose my own specialist?
No — and that is the point. You order from Marlowe, and our team assigns the specialist best suited to your book by service, genre, availability and track record. You can message them directly once they are assigned, and Marlowe stays responsible for the result.
How do I pay?
By card through Flutterwave. If your account is in Nigeria you can choose to pay in naira, so local cards work. You can also pay by bank transfer: the details and your order number are shown at checkout. A card order begins only after our server has confirmed the payment with Flutterwave directly, and a bank transfer order begins once we have seen the money arrive. Marlowe never sees or stores your card details.
What happens if I am not happy with the work?
Request a revision from your order page and explain what should change. Every package includes revision rounds. If something has gone wrong beyond a revision, use Report a problem on your order, or Support in your account, and a Marlowe admin will step in.
Is my manuscript safe?
Your files are stored privately and are never publicly accessible. Only your assigned specialist and the Marlowe team can open them, and every download is checked against your order.
What if nobody responds to a delivery?
Once work is delivered you have a review window to approve it or request changes. If we hear nothing within that window, the order completes automatically so your specialist can be paid for finished work.
Can I get a quote for something not listed?
Yes. Use the contact form to describe your project and we will send you a custom quote.
Do you publish to platforms other than Amazon?
No. We specialise in Amazon KDP, for Kindle and paperback, and would rather do one platform properly.
Ready to Turn Your Manuscript Into a Professional Book?
Tell us what you need. We'll match your project with the right specialist and manage the process from order to delivery.