A draft is not a finished book.
Wicked Lantern Studio works with indie authors and small publishers on editing, production, formatting, and accessible file construction. We take manuscripts from draft to publication-ready — built with care, precision, and files that won’t fail your readers.
WHAT WE DO
Editorial Development – Manuscript evaluation and editing at the structural and line level. We assess argument, sequence, pacing, chapter organization, and prose. We identify what is not working and why, deliver a detailed editorial report, and edit through revision until the manuscript is ready.
Production & Formatting – Digital and print file production built to distributor specification. Correct semantic structure, stable navigation, working table of contents, complete metadata. Files tested against KDP, Ingram, and aggregator requirements before delivery.
Accessible File Construction – EPUB built to WCAG and EPUB Accessibility standards. Semantic markup, logical reading order, functional navigation, alt text for images, complete metadata. Built to work with screen readers and assistive technologies from the first export — not retrofitted after the fact.
Publishing Systems – Workflow design and documentation for authors and small publishers managing multiple titles. Tool selection, production pipeline design, file management systems, and repeatable processes that don’t have to be rebuilt from scratch on every project.
For editorial, production, or consulting inquiries, use the form below.