Jelly Bean Self-Publishing is the partner imprint of award-winning independent publisher Candy Jar Books.
The same team – designers, editors, artists and facilitators – works for both imprints, ensuring the highest standards of retail quality in all of our books.
We believe that self-publishing can offer an affordable route to market for independent authors. Through our experience establishing ourselves in the competitive industry of independent publishing, we mastered efficient production processes that enable us to keep costs achievable, while still maintaining a level of quality that truly stand out from the crowd.
The services that we now offer to independent authors are built around these core processes: cover design, illustration, editing, and book formatting, with marketing support and audiobook production services as well. Our experience in these areas allows us to offer flexibility: there’s no one-size-fits-all service with Jelly Bean, because we have no need to cut corners. Our arrangements with every author are bespoke, and we can accommodate authors of all different genres, needs, priorities and budgets.
We pride ourselves on our availability and openness, and we are always happy to talk to authors about their project, whether over the phone or in person. If you are at all curious as to whether Jelly Bean is the right press for you, please feel free to drop us a line: at the very least you’ll come away with a clearer idea of the options available to you, whether with Jelly Bean or elsewhere.
Molly Arbuthnott, Oscar the Ferry Cat
Jelly Bean are very organised. They listen to an author’s wishes and do everything very economically and efficiently.
Chris Hudson, Walk the Avon
Jelly Bean did a lot more than print a book: they guided me, advised me, improved the artwork and the text… I knew nothing about printer’s grammar. I didn’t know, for instance, that the left-hand page always has an even number, or that the right-hand page should never, ever be blank! But Jelly Bean explained everything to me as we went, ensuring I was on board with all their choices.
Bill Kerr, Charley Farley and the Last Steam Train
Over the following four months Shaun, Andy, Hayley and Terry worked with me to produce my novel, and over the next three years the book’s profit reached my target figure of £10,000 for children’s charities both at home and overseas. I’m indebted to the team at Candy Jar /Jelly Bean for their professional expertise and genuine enthusiasm, which helped me to transform an average piece of prose into an enjoyable children’s novel.
Linda Paffey, ‘Twas the Night Before a Welsh Christmas
Working with Jelly Bean was a delight. They were so friendly and professional. It was a really enjoyable experience, and I loved the finished product.
Christine Perkins, Jake Flynn and the Pirate Porthole
Working with Shaun at Jelly Bean has been a very positive experience. As a new author, I have very much appreciated the practical, professional, and friendly advice offered at every step of the editing and publishing process.
