Chapter One
Your Book Deserves Professional Publication
You've written your book. Now you want it professionally published with your name on a legitimate imprint, not lost in the self-publishing crowd. We review manuscripts for hybrid publishing partnerships where you retain rights, receive higher royalties, and work directly with your publisher throughout the process.
Learn About Our Hybrid Publishing Partnership
Chapter Two
Why Agents and Publishers Reject Great Manuscripts
Literary agents Google your name before reading your manuscript. No search results for you means your are invisible, regardless of the quality of your manuscript . We build complete author mythology, professional website, and active social media demonstrating engaged audience. Position yourself to secure traditional publishing deals.
Build Your Online Author Platform and Get That Deal
Chapter Three
Your Self-Published Book Deserves a Second Chance
Getting nowhere with your self-published book? We professionally repackage your book and build a professional author platform that attract readers and demonstrate credibility. Choose fully managed social media across multiple platforms, or we set up your complete strategy so you can manage growth yourself.
Give Your Self-Published Book the Resources it Needs
Chapter Four
Your Story Deserves to Be on The Silver Screen
We create your Pitch Deck, take it directly to film and television producers, develop your screenplay from synopsis to production-ready script, and produce your project from the ground up. DreamEngine Productions gives your story a direct route to the industry through Dr. David Baboulene and Craig Hind.
Develop Your Story from Pitch Deck to The Silver screen
DreamEngine Publishing
Led by Edward J Marsh and the team behind DreamEngine Publishing, we bring world-class expertise in traditional publishing and Hybrid Publishing. We work with you to understand you and your books and build your online platform and find your readership.
Your book deserves professional publication and the platform to have it read. We offer both Traditional and hybrid publishing deals for serious authors. We are based in the UK. You get direct access to Edward J Marsh and the team behind DreamEngine. We don't look for books to publish, we look for authors to work with.
Read books by DreamEngine Authors in our Bookstore.
DreamEngine Authors
DreamEngine Productions
Led by Dr. David Baboulene and Craig Hind, DreamEngine Productions brings together world-class expertise in narrative structure, screenplay development, and industry production.
Dr. Baboulene's research into story science; the mechanics of why certain stories compel audiences and others do not, sits at the heart of everything they produce. Craig Hind brings a sharp eye for what the modern screen audience demands and the industry relationships to get the right projects in front of the right people.
Check out some of our movies on our
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Chapter 05
Your Book Deserves Professional Publication
You have written your book. Now you want it professionally published; with your name on a legitimate imprint, not lost in the self-publishing crowd.
You are not looking for a vanity press. You are not looking to upload a file and hope for the best. You want a publisher who has read your work, believes in it, and will produce it to the standard it deserves.
DreamEngine is a selective publishing house. We do not publish everything submitted to us. If we accept your manuscript, it is because we have read it and chosen it; and you will work directly with us throughout the process. Not through automated systems. Not through email-only contact. You speak with Edward J Marsh personally.
Professional editing. Professional cover design. Professional typesetting and distribution. Your book on every major platform, indistinguishable in quality from any traditionally published title. Our hybrid publishing partnerships mean you retain control and ownership while gaining the full weight of a professional imprint behind your work.
Submit Your Manuscript
Chapter 06
Agents Keep Rejecting You. Here Is Why
Literary agents Google your name before they read your manuscript. No search results means you are invisible; regardless of how good your writing is, they will reject your as you have no audience. And they would have to build one.
That is the rejection no one explains. It is not your prose. It is not your story. It is that traditional publishers and their agents need to see an author with an established online presence and a defined audience, before they will invest their time in your work.
DreamEngine solves this. We build your complete Author Mythology; your strategic identity, digital platform, and author credibility that makes traditional publishers and agents take you seriously. We then work with you top pitch to agents and major publishing houses.
Authors who work with DreamEngine are not just published. They are positioned. We build the foundation that the traditional publishing route demands, and we stand with you while you pursue it.
We are currently working with political thriller author Julian DeVille; building his complete Author Mythology and digital platform before submitting to agents amajor publishers. This is what the process looks like in practice.
Submit Your Manuscript
Chapter 07
Scale Your Success with Professional Publishing
You have already published. You have built something. Now you want to take it further; with professional distribution, a stronger platform, and the credibility that comes with a recognised UK publishing imprint behind your work.
The difference is not effort. It is foundation. Authors who scale successfully in the UK market do so because their Author Mythology, their platform, and their positioning work together. Marketing amplifies an identity that already exists. If the foundation is not there, spend does not solve it.
We audit what you have, identify the gaps, and build the professional infrastructure your book deserves. In some cases that means republishing under the DreamEngine imprint with full editorial and design treatment. In all cases it means a clear strategy and a direct working relationship with Edward J Marsh.
If you are ready to invest seriously in a professional-standard push, start here.
Tell Us About Your Book
Chapter 08
From Page to Screen
Your story is compelling. You can see it on screen. Now you need the industry to see it too.
DreamEngine Film offers a direct route from manuscript to the screen, led by Dr. David Baboulene; story scientist, screenwriter, and film producer with decades of industry experience.
The process has three stages. First, a professionally crafted Pitch Deck: a document that positions your story for the film and television industry in the language that producers and commissioning editors understand. Second, DreamEngine represents you directly to the industry; presenting your Pitch Deck to the right contacts at the right level. Third, if your project moves into development, our screenplay creation service transforms your narrative into a production-ready script.
You do not need to already be published. You need a story worth telling and the commitment to take it forward.
Discuss Your Film Project
How the DreamEngine process works
Scene 01
Submit Your Manuscript
Send us your manuscript for initial review. We review everything submitted to us and respond within two working days.
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Receive Our Assessment
If your manuscript is a fit for DreamEngine, we will tell you why and what we see in it. If it is not, we will tell you that honestly too.
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Strategy Call with Edward
A free 30-minute video call with Edward J Marsh to discuss your manuscript, your goals, and whether DreamEngine is the right publisher for your work. No automated systems. No sales pipeline. A direct conversation.
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Your Personalised Plan
If we proceed together, you receive a detailed publishing and platform plan built around your specific book, your Author Mythology, and your goals. From there, you work directly with Edward and the DreamEngine team throughout.
Chapter 09
What makes DreamEngine different from every other publisher
Direct access to your publisher
Every DreamEngine author speaks directly with Edward J Marsh by video throughout the process. Not through an assistant. Not through email-only contact. If you have a question, you ask Edward. This is the publisher/author relationship as it should be.
Story science with Dr. David Baboulene
Dr. David Baboulene is a world-renowned story scientist whose research into narrative structure and knowledge gaps informs everything DreamEngine publishes. He works directly with authors on manuscript development and platform positioning. There is no other publisher bringing this level of academic rigour to the craft of commercial storytelling. His online course on story structure is available now on Udemy.
David Baboulene's Storytelling Masterclass for Writers
The Author Mythology Framework
Before we publish, we build your Author Mythology; the strategic identity, positioning, and digital infrastructure that makes you findable, credible, and compelling to readers, agents, and the media. No other publisher offers this as part of the publishing process.
A publisher, not a service provider
DreamEngine does not have packages, pipelines, or client management systems. We have authors. We are selective about who we work with because the relationship is real, the editorial investment is genuine, and the imprint carries weight we protect carefully.
Chapter 10
Three ways we publish
DreamEngine Publishing
Our main fiction and narrative fiction imprint. Literary thriller, historical fiction, psychological thriller, political fiction, literary crime, and more. Selective. Professional. Built on story science.
Meet our fiction authors here: DreamEngine Authors
HelpLoveSupport
Our health, wellbeing, and how-to imprint. Publishing authors with genuine expertise in personal development, wellbeing, and practical life guidance. The same editorial standards and direct publisher access that define everything we do.
Meet our non-fiction authors here: HelpLoveSupport Authors
DreamEngine Productions
We are also a film production company. Authors published by DreamEngine have a direct route to screen adaptation through our film arm, led by Dr. David Baboulene.
Chapter 11
Our position on AI
Every book published by DreamEngine is written by its author. Every book is edited by a real person. We use AI for market and audience analysis and for social media content creation. We vet all fiction authors to ensure they do not use AI to write or rewrite manuscripts.
Most authors are invisible. You do not have to be.
Submit your manuscript and find out whether DreamEngine is the right UK publisher for your work.
Submit Your Manuscript for Review
We respond within two working days. No automated systems. If your manuscript is a fit, you speak directly with Edward J Marsh.
Publishing with DreamEngine
At DreamEngine, we provide the expert framework required to transform a manuscript into a commercially viable brand. Our process begins with Professional Book Editing, where we partner with you to refine your narrative and ensure it meets the rigorous standards of the 2026 market. We understand that first impressions are vital, which is why we deliver the Best Book Cover Design to capture your audience’s imagination, complemented by Professional Book Design to ensure your interior layouts are flawless. For authors requiring physical stock, our Professional Book Printing Services offer high-quality, bespoke production and distribution solutions.
Choosing the right path to market is a defining moment for any author. We provide the expertise to help you navigate What Is Traditional Publishing, or we can empower you through What is Self-Publishing if you prefer to retain total creative control. Many of our clients find their success through Hybrid Publishing, a high-yield model that combines our professional house standards with independent agility.
Beyond production, we ensure your work is discoverable and your brand is authoritative. Our team manages the technical complexities of How to Optimise Your Amazon KDP Book Listing to ensure your title ranks effectively. We build bespoke Websites for Authors that serve as your central platform and provide Social Media for Authors strategies to foster global fan engagement. Finally, we leverage Book Publicity and our unique Author Mythology framework to earn you the media validation and credibility necessary to drive sustainable book sales.
Learn about Book Publishing
Navigating the modern publishing landscape can be a daunting experience, but we are here to provide the clarity and strategic mastery you need. Every successful author’s journey begins with a fundamental question: how do I prepare my work for the global stage? We answer this through Professional Book Editing, ensuring your manuscript is refined to meet the highest industry standards before it reaches your audience.
Once your story is polished, we help you shift your focus to visual impact and reader experience. You may wonder how to stand out in a crowded market; we provide the solution by securing the Best Book Cover Design to capture attention instantly, followed by Professional Book Design to ensure your interior layout is as professional as your prose. For those moving into physical production, our Professional Book Printing Services provide the high-quality, bespoke solutions required by independent creators.
A critical step in your career is deciding which publication path best suits your goals. You may find yourself asking What Is Traditional Publishing and how to navigate the complexities of the legacy industry, or perhaps you want to understand What is Self-Publishing to maintain total creative and financial control. We also offer guidance on Hybrid Publishing, which combines the professional standards of traditional houses with the agility of independent work.
Regardless of your chosen path, we help you unlock the visibility that is key to sustainable sales. This starts with technical storefront precision, where we show you How to Optimise Your Amazon KDP Book Listing to satisfy modern search algorithms. To build your long-term authority, we develop bespoke Websites for Authors that serve as your brand's digital headquarters. We then help you leverage Social Media for Authors to connect directly with your fans and utilise professional Book Publicity to earn the media coverage and third-party validation that truly establishes your name in the industry.