Indie Author System
Build a clear path for your book
The Indie Author System is Drylam’s structured Author Development pathway for writers who need direction, accountability and practical support.
Whether you are shaping an idea, developing a manuscript or preparing for your chosen publishing route, we help you identify what comes next while keeping your work, voice and decisions in your hands.
Drylam does not publish books. We help writers become ready to move forward confidently and independently.
You have an idea
You need help turning it into a defined and manageable project.
You have started writing
You need consistency, structure and accountability.
You have a manuscript
You need clearer development and revision priorities.
You are preparing for release
You need publishing preparation, author positioning and a practical route forward.
The Drylam Development Path
1. Discover
Understand the project, purpose, stage and present challenges.
2. Define
Clarify the book’s direction, reader and meaningful objectives.
3. Develop
Strengthen the manuscript and establish sustainable working systems.
4. Prepare
Plan the practical requirements of the chosen publishing route.
5. Position
Develop the author identity, audience foundations and communication strategy.
6. Progress
Create a realistic plan for continued development.
Indie Author Core
Writers at an early stage who need structure, accountability and a practical project roadmap.
15 1-1 Online Sessions lasting 30 minutes each
Writing Templates, Editing Templates, Illustrator Guidance, Proofreading resources and much more to help with your progression
By the end of the Indie Author Core, you will be ready to march on into the publishing process of your manuscript!
Price: £50
Indie Author Accelerator
Build momentum and audience foundations
90 Day Duration
Weekly 1-1 Online Session based Format
We will plan, build and help you execute your marketing plan for your book and for your author brand
Price: £250 or Option to pay in installments
The Drylam Studio
Receive comprehensive one-to-one Author Development
For committed writers who need an individual development plan and intensive guidance across manuscript development, publishing preparation, author positioning and release planning.
The program lasts all the way until you publish your book, whether self published or through the traditional publishing route. We also continue on to help build up your author brand.
Weekly 1-1 Sessions which are each an hour long.
Third party services are excluded, with the roles needed from Drylam Ltd exclusively.
As stated before, Drylam Ltd is not a publishing house and as such we do not publish the manuscript.
Compare our services
| Features | Indie Author Core | Indie Author Accelerator | Drylam Studio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Best For | Foundations and Consistency | Growth and Launch Preparations | Intensive Project Development |
| Cover design | One to One | One to One | One to One |
| Manuscript Support | Basic Support | N/A | Comprehensive |
| Duration | 15 Sessions | 90 Days | 1 Year |
| Author positioning | Introductory | Detailed | Personalised |
| Marketing Preparation | Basic | Main Focus | Integrated |
| Publishing Preparation | Guidance | Strategic Planning | Comprehensive Guidance |
| Marketplace Coordination | No | Yes | Yes |
| Price | £50 | £250 | £800 |