Plot, Character, Narrative Voice and Reader Expectations

Fiction succeeds when it keeps its promise to the reader. That promise is set by genre, by the opening chapters and by the voice. We help authors shape plot and character together, so events grow from what characters want and fear.

From first draft to finished book, our writers and editors work to the expectations of your readers while protecting what makes your story yours.

LIVE CHAT Fiction books

Request a project quote. Tell us about your book and we will send a written quote within 48 hours.

Fiction

What we focus on in Fiction books

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A clear story promise in the opening chapters

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Plot and character arcs that drive each other

3

Consistent point of view and tense

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Dialogue that sounds like real people

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An ending that pays off the setup

Step by step

How we work on Fiction books

  1. 1

    Discovery call

    We talk through your fiction project, your readers and where the book is now.

  2. 2

    Plan and quote

    You receive a written plan covering the services your book needs, with a quote.

  3. 3

    Writing or editing

    A writer or editor experienced in fiction works through the book with review rounds.

  4. 4

    Ready to publish

    Design, formatting and publishing setup, if you want them, so the book reaches readers.

Fiction Services

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Books published with Potter Publishers
Why Potter Publishers

Why Fiction authors choose Potter Publishers

We are a full-service publishing team for independent authors in Australia and the United States. Writers, editors, designers and marketers work together on your book, so every stage connects and nothing is lost between suppliers.

  • You keep your rights. Your book, your ISBNs, your accounts and your royalties stay in your name.
  • Written quotes. Every project starts with a clear plan, deliverables and dates before you commit.
  • Specialist team. Editors and designers matched to your genre and type of book.
  • One point of contact. A project manager keeps writing, design and publishing on schedule.
  • Print, ebook and audio. Files prepared to retailer and distributor requirements.
  • Launch support. Listings, categories and marketing planned around your readers.
Our work

Books we have helped bring to readers

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Ready to publish your book?

Tell us about your manuscript and we will send a written plan and quote within 48 hours.

Questions and Next Steps

Ready to talk about your book? Contact us or request a quote above.

Yes. We can complete, rewrite, edit or assess an existing draft, depending on what it needs.

Yes. We match writers and editors with experience in your genre and its reader expectations.