DreamEngine Media

Embrace Your Storytelling Journey

Writing is an odyssey, filled with long hours in solitude, crafting worlds that captivate.

But beyond the page lies the challenge: navigating an industry fraught with rejection and confusion.

Traditional publishing seems like a distant dream for most, and self-publishing? A daunting adventure in itself.

At DreamEngine, we don't just publish books; we transform narratives into experiences:

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Stories that Resonate

We focus on the essence of your tale, the characters that live within, and the universe they inhabit.

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Crafted for Impact

Through our tailored story enhancement workshops, your narrative will not only be read but felt and remembered.

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More Than Just Pages

We guide you to adapt your story for film and TV, expanding its reach far beyond the bookshelf.

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Partner in Success

With us, you're not alone. We help you navigate the publishing minefield, from crafting pitches to screenplay adaptation.

DreamEngine isn't just a book publisher; we're storytellers, dream shapers and your partners in bringing your vision to life.

Do you have a great story?

If that's a yes, we want to read it.

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Looking for a great story?

If that's a yes, we have them.

Contact

Do you have a great story?

If that's a yes, we want to read it.

Contact

Looking for a great story?

If that's a yes, we have them.

Contact

The Writer's Odyssey: From Page to Screen

Chapter 01

The Endless

Draft

For years, Alex had been a diligent writer, pouring his soul into the pages of "Shadows of the Lost City," a novel that danced between genres, mixing elements of fantasy, mystery, and adventure. Each word was a brick in the edifice of his dream: to see his story not just read, but experienced by people around the world.

Chapter 02

The Query

Quagmire

With his manuscript polished to a sheen, Alex embarked on the daunting task of finding an agent. He crafted query letters with the precision of a poet, sending them out like ships into a stormy sea. One rejection led to another, each letter a wave crashing against his resolve. Major publishers, then smaller ones, all returned the same verdict: "Not for us.

Chapter 03

Descent into

Despair

After countless rejection emails, Alex's spirit waned. The idea of self-publishing loomed before him, a path fraught with unknowns. Marketing, distribution, cover design—so much to do alone. The task seemed Herculean, the mountain too high to climb.

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The Unexpected

Mentor

In his darkest hour, Alex stumbled upon DreamEngine through a writer's forum. The company's ethos was simple yet profound: "Books don’t sell; stories do." Intrigued, Alex reached out. DreamEngine wasn't just another publishing house; it was a haven for storytellers, offering not just publication but transformation.

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The Art of

Storytelling

DreamEngine welcomed Alex with open arms. Here, he was not just an author but a student of narrative. The trainers at DreamEngine taught him the alchemy of storytelling—turning his novel into a saga that resonated with the universal truths of human experience. Workshops on character development, pacing, and emotional arcs transformed his work. "Shadows of the Lost City" wasn't just a book anymore; it was a world waiting to be explored.

Chapter 06

Crafting the

Pitch

With his story now a finely tuned instrument, DreamEngine guided Alex through the creation of a pitch deck. They taught him how to distill his epic into a compelling visual narrative, a beacon to attract the eyes of Hollywood. The process was enlightening; Alex learned to see his story through the lens of a producer, an investor, a dreamer.

Chapter 07

The

Dawn

After years in the shadow of doubt, Alex saw his story being optioned by a major studio. DreamEngine had not only published his book but had transformed his journey into a success story. They had given him the tools, the knowledge, and the courage to pursue not just publication, but the realisation of his vision on a grand scale.

Epilogue

A New

Beginning

"Shadows of the Lost City" wasn't just a book anymore; it was a franchise, a universe expanding beyond the written word. Alex, once a solitary writer, now stood at the helm of a creative empire, all thanks to the guiding light of DreamEngine. His story had found its audience, not through the traditional path, but through the mastery of storytelling and the innovative support of a company that believed in the power of narratives.

Success

Moral of the

Story

In the world of publishing and beyond, success isn't just about writing a book; it's about telling a story that captivates hearts, and with the right guidance, even the most daunting dreams can find their wings.

Your Journey with DreamEngine

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Harsh Realities

Publishing your book is just the beginning. Selling your book is a massive challenge. It is you against a few nine hundred pound gorillas. The fight is not fair and income on books sales is unfairly low. First time authors should not give up the day job just yet!

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Rays of Hope

Great stories are in great demand. The industry is looking for a really good story. Your stories and characters need to live in more than a book. They need to be easily understood and put across, the best way to do that is with a pitch deck.

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The Long Game

We offer you help, insights and templates for screenplays and pitch decks for you to work on, to manifest your vocation as a writer. Giving you the best chance of commercialising your stories and turning them into money.

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Book Publishing

Of course publishing a book is a dream many writers want to fulfil. It is also the whole of your story and the basis of a screenplay and the pitch deck. We can publish your book or assist you with self-publishing for you to achieve that goal.

Do you have a great story?

If that's a yes, we want to read it.

Contact

Looking for a great story?

If that's a yes, we have them.

Contact

Do you have a great story?

If that's a yes, we want to read it.

Contact

Looking for a great story?

If that's a yes, we have them.

Contact

Our Story

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.

Storytellers

Amazing writers we work with.

David Baboulene

David Baboulene is a published author, filmmaker, story consultant, and Ph.D. academic of story theory. His research has provably shifted the cutting edge of narrative theory from a focus on structuralism to an approach based on evolutionary psychology – factors such as knowledge gaps and subtext – that cause stories to exist and to have such power to grip and intrigue us.

Paul Carroll

Paul’s writing takes on the zeitgeist in a highly engaging and entertaining way and is rarely lacking in dark humour and compassion.
Before turning to writing Paul worked in the field of PR for many years, including campaigns for well-known brands including Boddingtons, Heineken, Thorntons Chocolate, Chicago Town Pizza, Big D peanuts, Co-op Funerals and Manchester Airport.

Paul Maher

Paul has had a varied career, going to sea at sixteen, living in Gibraltar and Greece, working in Australia. His writing career began in 1980s having illustrated articles published in various magazines following a course in photo-journalism. Then he went on to study photography and Media. He has always had a passion for history and has begun to write novels in the action/adventure genre full-time since retiring along with their screenplays.

Tina Zee

Tina is a Yorkshire woman who personifies the spirit of Queen Cartimadua. She has firm principles based on the philosophy that a person has to put energy into life if they are going to get anything out of life. Tina is a Yorkshire woman who personifies the spirit of Queen Cartimadua. She has firm principles based on the philosophy that a person has to put energy into life if they are going to get anything out of life.

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Fiction published on the DreamEngine imprint.

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Fires of Brigantia Tina Zee DreamEngine Cover 350x500
Belleau Wood Paul Meachair DreamEngine 350x500
Monday Monday Frances J Macgregor DreamEngine Cover 350x500
Life's a Peach Steve Askham DreamEngine Cover 350x500
The Magical World of Lilly Lemoncello Carolyn Goodyear
Jumping Ships The global misadventures of a cargo ship apprentice David Baboulene

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Non-fiction published on the HelpLoveSupport imprint.

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Soccer Mind Paul Maher Dreamengine Cover 350x500
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The Primary Colours of Story David Baboulene
Cover of Story in Mind David Baboulene DreamEngine
Story Theory - the psychological and linguistic foundations to how stories work (The Story Series Book 2) David Baboulene
The Story Book a writers' guide to story development, principles, problem resolution and marketing David Baboulene