The Authors Journey

The DreamEngine Story

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Harsh Realities

Publishing your book is just the beginning. Selling your book is a massive challenge. It is you against millions. 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 publish your book and assist you with achieving your goal.

Scene 01

Harsh Realities

Publishing your book is just the beginning. Selling your book is a massive challenge. It is you against millions. 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!

Scene 02

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.

Scene 03

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.

Scene 04

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 publish your book and assist you with achieving your goal.

Is your story ready for the global marketplace?

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

Submissions

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!

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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

Read more about Tina Zee

The Complete Cartimandua Trilogy by Tina Zee

The Cartimandua Series Covers

Is your story ready for the global marketplace?

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

Submissions

Looking for production-ready stories?

If that's a yes, we have stories.

Storytelling

Seeking a professional publishing strategy?

If that's a yes, we are your expert industry partner.

Book Publishing

Ready to apply the science of story theory?

If that's a yes, we have unique expertise in storytelling.

Story Consultancy

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.

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