About DreamEngine Publishing

Date Created: March 12, 2015

DreamEngine Publishing is a UK-based traditional and hybrid book publisher founded in September 2020 by Edward J Marsh and Dr. David Baboulene. We work directly with serious authors through professional editorial, design, global distribution, author mythology, and story consultancy. Our authors retain their rights and work with their publisher throughout the process, not with an anonymous team.

Where Stories Become Worlds

Our Story, Mission and Vision

The Dream is your story.

The Engine is the power to commercialise it.

Our Mission

Find and develop strong narratives or unique concepts that translate well for distribution across a range of media.

Catalogue and create licensed content. Structure licensing deals. Agree and contract. Protect intellectual property.

Our Vision

A platform for resources and support for all writers to produce great works. A library stocked with an extensive catalogue of incredible stories.

A goto place for the film and TV industry to come to for what they are looking for: Great Stories!

Meet our Team

Edward J Marsh

Head of Publishing at DreamEngine

David Baboulene

Founder, Producer and Story Ninja

Craig Hinde

Producer and Director at DreamEngine

Machis Baboulene

Director of Photography at DreamEngine Productions

Caroline McCudden-Hughes

Commissioning Editor at DreamEngine

Carolyn Goodyear

Producer at DreamEngine Productions

This could be you!

Contact us to join the team.

Frequently Asked Questions About DreamEngine Publishing

Foreword

It was the best of times, it was the worst of times, it was the age of wisdom, it was the age of foolishness, it was the epoch of belief, it was the epoch of incredulity, it was the season of Light, it was the season of Darkness, it was the spring of hope, it was the winter of despair.

This is of course one of the best starts to a book ever. It also feels like being in book publishing!

Our story starts with Our Mission statement, all good organisations need one of these.

DreamEngine exists to empower storytellers by transforming exceptional narratives from manuscripts into powerful, multi-dimensional experiences. We are dedicated to liberating stories from the constraints of traditional publishing, providing authors with professional publishing services, strategic marketing support, and pathways to broader media opportunities. Our mission is to elevate storytelling as an art form, connecting authors with their ultimate audience across books, film, and television.

The discussions on our mission led us to Our Vision statement. Another essential part of the story for everyone.

We envision a world where every remarkable story finds its true potential - a global storytelling ecosystem where authors are celebrated as creative visionaries, and narratives transcend the boundaries of their original medium. DreamEngine will be the premier catalyst that transforms innovative stories into immersive experiences, bridging the gap between written word and visual storytelling, and creating new opportunities for authors to share their unique voices with the world.

Then we fly down the road on our very own Hero's Journey of DreamEngine:. Dreams of transforming stories into worlds

In the vast landscape of storytelling, every author carries within them a potential epic waiting to be unleashed. Our story begins with Dr. David Baboulene, a storytelling alchemist who recognised that books are more than mere products - they are portals to entire universes.

David started as a scholar, diving deep into the mysterious realm of story theory. His doctoral thesis wasn't just academic research; it was a map to understanding the hidden mechanics of narrative power. While others saw books as commodities, David saw them as living, breathing entities with transformative potential.

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Chapter 1

How DreamEngine Publishing Was Founded

It was the best of times, it was the worst of times, it was the age of wisdom, it was the age of foolishness, it was the epoch of belief, it was the epoch of incredulity, it was the season of Light, it was the season of Darkness, it was the spring of hope, it was the winter of despair.

This is of course one of the best starts to a book ever. It also feels like being in book publishing!

Our story starts with Our Mission statement, all good organisations need one of these.

DreamEngine exists to empower storytellers by transforming exceptional narratives from manuscripts into powerful, multi-dimensional experiences. We are dedicated to liberating stories from the constraints of traditional publishing, providing authors with professional publishing services, strategic marketing support, and pathways to broader media opportunities. Our mission is to elevate storytelling as an art form, connecting authors with their ultimate audience across books, film, and television.

The discussions on our mission led us to Our Vision statement. Another essential part of the story for everyone.

We envision a world where every remarkable story finds its true potentia - a global storytelling ecosystem where authors are celebrated as creative visionaries, and narratives transcend the boundaries of their original medium. DreamEngine will be the premier catalyst that transforms innovative stories into immersive experiences, bridging the gap between written word and visual storytelling, and creating new opportunities for authors to share their unique voices with the world.

Then we fly down the road on our very own Hero's Journey of DreamEngine:. Dreams of transforming stories into worlds

In the vast landscape of storytelling, every author carries within them a potential epic waiting to be unleashed. Our story begins with Dr. David Baboulene, a storytelling alchemist who recognised that books are more than mere products—they are portals to entire universes.

David started as a scholar, diving deep into the mysterious realm of story theory. His doctoral thesis wasn't just academic research; it was a map to understanding the hidden mechanics of narrative power. While others saw books as commodities, David saw them as living, breathing entities with transformative potential.

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The Turning Point into a New World of Publishing

The turning point came when David's understanding of story theory transcended the academic world. He ventured into script consultancy, then film production with Skylark Vision, driven by an insatiable quest: finding the most compelling stories that could leap from page to screen.

But David discovered a profound truth: great stories were struggling. Authors battled invisible monsters - self-doubt, obscurity, and the complex labyrinth of publishing. They had incredible tales trapped within their imagination, yearning to break free.

In November 2022, David was chatting with an old friend, Edward J Marsh. Together, they forged a revolutionary vision: DreamEngine. Not just another publishing house, but a story transformation laboratory. The rest as they say, is history.

DreamEngine emerged as more than a service. It is a hero's companion for authors, offering. A professional publishing pathway. Strategic social media campaigns. Pitch deck creation to unlock film and TV opportunities. Story theory training to elevate narrative craft.

Our mission is radical yet simple: Books are not the product. Stories are.

We don't just publish books. We, Liberate stories from the constraints of traditional publishing. Equip authors with professional tools and strategies. Transform individual narratives into potential multimedia experiences and create bridges between written word and visual storytelling

Along the Author's Journey. We understand an author's deepest challenges: The fear of self-publishing. The struggle of book visibility. The uncertainty after writing. The quest for storytelling mastery

DreamEngine is your strategic ally, your story's champion, your pathway from manuscript to potential multimedia sensation. Are you ready to transform your story?
Join us. Your epic begins here.

DreamEngine: Where Stories Become Worlds

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It should be noted that DreamEngine Publishing and DreamEngine Productions are separate companies that share the same website. The businesses are complementary, but separate, dedicated to all things story.

Edward J Marsh is the owner DreamEngine Publishing. David Baboulene is the owner of DreamEngine Productions

Visit David Baboulene's official website for more information.

Author Mythology

Your book is ready. Your author identity may not be.

Before a literary agent reads your manuscript, they search your name. Before a reader buys your book, they look you up. Author Mythology is DreamEngine's process for building the complete author identity that makes both take you seriously.

Build Your Author Identity

Submit Your Manuscript

Ready to find out if DreamEngine is the right publisher for your book?

We review every manuscript submitted to us and respond within seven working days. No automated systems. If your manuscript is a fit, you speak directly with Edward J Marsh.

Submit Your Manuscript

Publishing with DreamEngine

DreamEngine Publishing offers two routes to professional publication: hybrid publishing for authors who want to retain their rights and receive higher royalties than a traditional deal allows, and traditional publishing for authors whose manuscript and platform meet our selection criteria. For a complete overview of all routes, read our guide to book publishing. Both routes begin with the Author Mythology process, which builds your complete author identity before your book reaches the market.

For authors building that platform, DreamEngine offers social media management for authors and author website design, both developed from a complete author identity brief. Manuscript development is available through our story consultancy with Dr. David Baboulene PhD. For authors already published, our book marketing service supports promotional campaigns and reader engagement.

Navigating the Publishing Landscape

Before you submit or publish, it helps to understand the options clearly. Our guides to what is hybrid publishing, what is traditional publishing, and what is self-publishing explain the real differences in investment, rights, and royalties. If you are approaching agents or publishers, read why literary agents search your name before they read your manuscript.

For authors at the production and marketing stage, our posts on professional book editing, book cover design, professional book design, and how to optimise your Amazon KDP book listing provide practical guidance. To build your author platform, read our posts on social media for authors, websites for authors, and book publicity.