Great books shouldn't stay in drafts.
MARTRA is a premium author services brand. We help writers turn ideas and manuscripts into beautifully edited, designed, published and marketed books.
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Built for the author who is ready.
Too many writers finish a manuscript and then get stuck. Editors, designers, printers and marketers all work separately, prices are unclear, and it's hard to know who to trust with something so personal.
MARTRA brings all of it together. One team carries your book through every stage, from shaping the idea to launch day, and keeps you involved in every decision.
We work with first-time authors and experienced writers alike, across fiction, memoir, business, faith, poetry and children's books.
What drives us.
A world where every writer, wherever they live, can publish a book they are truly proud of.
To give authors publisher-quality writing, editing, design, publishing and marketing under one roof, at clear and fair prices, while they keep full ownership of their work.
What we stand for.
Four values guide how we treat every manuscript and every author we work with.
Craft
Every page is edited, designed and checked to the standard of a traditional publishing house.
Honesty
Clear feedback on your writing and clear prices on your quote, even when it's not the easy thing to say.
Ownership
Your book, your rights, your royalties. We never take a share of your earnings.
Partnership
You're part of every decision. We explain our choices and work toward your vision.
Our name joins Martin and Ultracore: the personal care given to each author, backed by the strength of a full team at the core of every project.
Let's make your book happen.
I'm Martin, founder of MARTRA. Reach me on whichever channel suits you. I reply personally to every message, usually within a few hours on working days (Mon to Fri, 9am to 6pm WAT).
Your book is closer than you think.
Send us your idea or manuscript. We'll reply with honest feedback and a clear plan to get it published.