The self-publishing of books on Amazon KDP has become an alternative for writers who want to publish professionally without relinquishing control of their work. Within this model operates House of Writer, a Spanish self-publishing house founded and directed by Jesús Guerrero, specialising in supporting authors throughout the entire process necessary to turn a manuscript into a published book.
House of Writer has participated in the publication of over 90 books and offers a comprehensive editorial service that includes manuscript editing, professional layout for print and eBook, cover design, and publication on Amazon Kindle Direct Publishing (KDP).
One of the main elements that differentiates their model is that publication is carried out using an Amazon KDP account in the author's name. In this way, the writer retains 100% of the rights to their work, can directly check their sales, and receives the royalties generated by the book without House of Writer participating in those earnings afterwards.
Publishing a book on Amazon KDP without ceding copyright
For many writers looking for a publisher to publish a book, one of the main concerns is what will happen to their rights and who will subsequently have control over the publication.
The model of House of Writer is based on the author maintaining that autonomy. The account from which the publication is made belongs to the writer, and once the project is completed, they retain access to their publication and receive the original files corresponding to their work.
"Our goal is not only to ensure that a writer finishes with their book published. We want them to understand how their publication works and that, when our work is done, they still have control over their work," explains Jesús Guerrero, founder and editor of House of Writer.
The final phase is carried out through an online session between the editor and the author, in which the publication is jointly completed and the writer is explained how to use Amazon KDP, check their sales, and request author copies.
Editing, layout, cover design, and publication
Having the necessary tools for self-publishing does not eliminate the editorial work that a manuscript needs before it can become a book.
For this reason, House of Writer brings together the main tasks necessary to edit and publish a book within the same service: editorial correction, layout for physical and digital formats, cover design, and technical preparation for Amazon KDP.
Projects are typically completed within approximately four to six weeks, depending on the length and characteristics of each work.
This way, writers who do not master aspects such as layout, digital formats, or Amazon configuration can delegate the editorial and technical process without later relinquishing ownership and control of their book.
Over 90 books published through House of Writer
House of Writer has surpassed 90 published books, consolidating a catalogue formed by works from various authors and genres. Some writers have subsequently returned to the publishing house to work on new titles.
One of the features of the project is the direct relationship between the writer and Jesús Guerrero. The founder of House of Writer personally maintains the relationship with the authors and supervises the various processes until each work is published.
This support allows the writer to maintain direct contact with the person responsible for their project during the different phases of editing and publication.
More than 20 reviews on Trustpilot and author testimonials
The experience of other writers can be particularly relevant for those comparing self-publishing houses before entrusting them with their manuscript.
House of Writer has more than 20 customer reviews on Trustpilot, as well as numerous video testimonials from authors who have published their books with the publishing house, available on their website.
These evaluations are complemented by various appearances in the media that have addressed the evolution of House of Writer and its working model with independent writers.
Jesús Guerrero, founder and editor of House of Writer
Behind House of Writer is Jesús Guerrero, founder and editor of the project, who maintains a direct relationship with writers during the editorial process.Guerrero participates in the monitoring of projects, the coordination of the different editing phases, and the final publication process on Amazon KDP.
This direct contact aims to provide the writer with a single point of reference throughout the process, from the initial receipt of the manuscript until the book is available for purchase.
His work at the helm of House of Writer has also been made known through interviews and appearances in various media, where he has addressed issues related to self-publishing, book editing, and the alternatives that writers currently have to bring their works to market.
Amazon KDP and professional self-publishing
Amazon Kindle Direct Publishing has enabled writers from different countries to publish their works without necessarily depending on the traditional publishing model.
However, having a publishing platform does not eliminate the editorial work necessary for a manuscript to become a professional product.
Aspects such as editing, interior composition, adaptation to different formats, cover design, or the correct configuration of files remain fundamental before making a work available to readers.
In this context, House of Writer positions itself as a specialised editorial service accompanying writers who wish to use Amazon KDP but prefer to delegate the technical and editorial phases necessary to prepare and publish their book.
A self-publishing house for writers across Spain
House of Writer operates online, allowing them to work with writers from different parts of Spain without the need for travel.
Meetings, reviews, and the publication process can be conducted remotely, maintaining direct communication with each author during the project development.
The growth of the House of Writer catalogue, along with the opinions of its authors and their media appearances, is part of the evolution of a project specialised in an increasingly visible segment within the publishing sector: writers who want to publish their own books professionally and maintain control over their works.
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