Professional publishing for nonfiction authors.
From editing and cover design to print and digital release, Cinquel takes your manuscript all the way to a finished book. See what it costs before you commit.
- Instant quote, no sign-up
- Nonfiction specialists
- Editing to print under one roof
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Publishing is more than putting words on a page.
A manuscript becomes a book through a chain of decisions: how it is edited, how it is set on the page, how the cover speaks to its reader, and how the files are prepared for print and for screens.
Each stage affects the next. We handle them together, so nothing gets lost between vendors.
Editorial
Assessment, developmental, copy and line editing, proofreading.
Design
Front covers and full wraparound covers with back-cover copy.
Typesetting
Interior layouts in a consistent house style.
Production
ISBN registration and files prepared for the printer.
Print
Print-on-demand and bulk print runs, in the book size you choose.
Digital
EPUB conversion and Amazon KDP setup.
Why Cinquel
Why authors publish with Cinquel
One team, one accountable contact and honest advice, from the first assessment to the finished book.
Words from authors.
We tell authors plainly which services their manuscript needs, and no more.
About
We help authors bring their ideas to the world.
Cinquel Publishing House is an independent publishing services firm based in Ibafo, Ogun State, Nigeria. We help authors who publish independently turn a nonfiction manuscript into a finished book, from the first editorial assessment through to print and digital release.
We are not a traditional publishing house. Authors come to us for the craft and production work a book needs, and they keep the vision for their own work.
We position Cinquel as a global nonfiction partner. Manuscripts arrive with different subjects and different levels of polish, and each one is treated on its own terms.
What we believe
A book gets made properly or not at all. That is the standard we hold every manuscript to, whatever its size or subject.
- Focus
- Nonfiction is all we publish, in every category. We believe specialization produces better books, because a team that works in one field knows it deeply.
- Quality and professionalism
- Self-publishing is no excuse for a poorly made book. An independent book can meet the highest standard, because whatever is worth doing is worth doing well.
- Access
- Every idea that can serve people and society deserves to be published, without waiting for a traditional publisher to discover its author.
What we publish
If it is nonfiction, Cinquel can take it from manuscript to published book.
- Faith and theologyChristian living, teaching, devotionals and study material.
- Business and leadershipBooks for founders, executives and working professionals.
- Personal developmentGrowth, mindset and life-skills titles.
- Technology and innovationBooks that explain and shape the tools of a changing world.
- Politics and societyCommentary on governance, identity and public life.
- Manuals and coachingPractical guides, how-tos and coaching titles.
Vision, mission and core values
Vision
To be a trusted global partner for nonfiction authors, where every serious manuscript can become a book its author is proud to put their name on.
Mission
To give independent authors professional editorial, design and production support, and to tell each one honestly what their manuscript needs, so that every book is ready for its readers and for the market.
What guides us
Integrity
We give honest assessments and recommend only the services a manuscript needs.
Excellence
We hold every title to traditional publishing standards in language, design and production.
Accuracy
Facts, figures and quoted scripture are checked before a book goes to print.
Author focus
The author’s voice and ideas stay theirs. We sharpen the work and leave the message alone.
Accountability
Every project has one accountable lead, and our processes are written down as SOPs.
From manuscript to finished book.
Every book requires more than good writing. We bring together editorial judgment, design expertise and production knowledge to help authors make books that are ready for readers.
Choose a service to see what it involves, who it suits and what you receive.
Also available: book sales and marketing guidance written for Cinquel authors.
How it works
A clear path from manuscript to book.
Five stages, in this order. Each one is scoped to what the manuscript actually needs.
Assessment
A diagnostic-only review that rates the manuscript’s editorial level and readiness, and recommends the right pathway.
Editing
Developmental, copy and line editing, as far as the manuscript needs. Scripture and facts are checked along the way.
Design and layout
Cover design, back-cover copy and interior formatting in Cinquel house style.
Final proofreading
A controlled last pass before publication. Every finding is logged with a status until it is resolved.
Release
ISBN registration, print production, EPUB conversion and Amazon KDP publishing.
How we check the work
Scripture accuracy
KJV is the default version, and any other version is marked in parentheses. Citations are standardised across the book and quotations are checked against the source text.
Fact-checking
Claims, figures, names and dates are checked, and problems are set out in a written editorial report.
Controlled proofreading
A separate SOP governs the final quality-control pass. Findings are tabled by page with a suggested correction and status.
Our Work
A few works published by us.
A selection of publishing projects developed with authors across different subjects. Select a book to see its full wraparound cover and the design notes.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to publish with Cinquel?
It depends on the services your book needs. Editing is priced by word count, interior design by word count and images, cover design by the number of concepts, and printing by page count and quantity. Use the instant quote above. Digital publishing is quoted separately, and Cinquel confirms the final figure after your manuscript assessment.
What is a manuscript assessment?
A diagnostic-only review that rates your manuscript’s editorial level and readiness, then recommends the right pathway. It does not edit the text.
Do I have to buy every service?
No. We tell authors plainly which services their manuscript needs, and no more. A clean draft is told it needs light editing, not a full package.
How does printing work?
We offer both print-on-demand and bulk printing, and we can print your book in any size you choose. A5 is our standard size, and the instant quote is calculated on A5 with a black and white interior, on white or cream paper. Other sizes, hardcover finishes and larger runs are quoted separately, so tell us what you have in mind in your project details.
What kinds of books do you publish?
Nonfiction only, in every category: faith and theology, business and leadership, personal development, technology, politics and society, and manuals and coaching.
How does payment work?
After you submit your manuscript, you receive an official invoice with the full cost and payment instructions.
Does the book stay mine?
Yes. Cinquel is a publishing services firm, not a traditional publisher. You keep the vision for your work, and we handle the craft and production.
Contact
Let’s talk about your book.
Start with a manuscript assessment and find out exactly what it needs.
- Emailcinquelpublishing@gmail.com
- Phone+234 812 600 8707
- Office10, Ogunfolaji Street, Along Lagos - Ibadan Expressway, Ibafo, Ogun State, Nigeria