About Us
At The Book Shelf®, we’ve been bringing nonfiction to life since 2018. We’ve worked on over 1,500 books with authors around the globe… from first-timers to New York Times bestsellers. We help entrepreneurs, leaders, and changemakers turn their knowledge into professionally published books. Our role is simple: to help important ideas reach the people who need them.
OUR AUTHORS
Publishing a book requires far more than writing. Editing, design, production, printing, distribution, metadata, and marketing all play a role in whether a book succeeds. Most of our authors are busy leading organisations, running businesses, or creating change in their industries. They don’t have the time or desire to become publishing experts. That’s where we come in. Our team manages the publishing process from start to finish, producing professional and commercially competitive books.
OUR IMPACT
We believe that books have the power to change lives, shape industries, and challenge assumptions. Our authors have become bestselling authors, won awards, and landed speaking opportunities including TED Talks. They’ve used their books to grow their businesses, launch movements, and create impact. Many of our books have created meaningful change far beyond the page.
SUSTAINABILITY
We are committed to producing books responsibly. We protect 10 acres of rainforest for every author, with over 1000 acres protected to date through our partner the Rainforest Trust. Where possible, we work with environmentally conscious suppliers and sustainable printers to reduce our impact on the planet. We are proud to hold the Good Shopping Guide’s Ethical Tick.
HYBRID PUBLISHING
We sit between traditional publishing and self-publishing. Traditional publishing rejects 99% majority of submissions and pays royalty rates of 5-10%. Self-publishing offers control but authors have to be their own publishers. Hybrid publishing combines professional publishing expertise with higher royalty rates and faster production times. We believe this offers many nonfiction authors a balance of quality, speed, and support.
Our Accolades (humble brag!)
WHO ARE WE?
Ameesha Green
Founder & CEO
In her 15 years in publishing, Ameesha has worked in-house for a tech publisher, as a freelance digital nomad, as a strategy consultant for the UK’s biggest ghostwriting agency, and head category judge for the Business Book Awards. She is the top-ranked philosophy book coach in the world and has over 2.5 million answer views on Quora.
Kyle Albuquerque
Lead Designer & Marketer
Kyle has been designing professional layouts for over 16 years. Having worked in-house for multiple book and magazine publishers, he is an expert at layout design, typesetting, and formatting for print, e-book, and marketing collateral.
Gabriel Both
Marketer
Shaun Hand
Ghostwriter & Editor
Shaun is a bestselling fiction and nonfiction author, and a ghostwriter for many award-winning books (sssh!). He has a first-class degree in creative writing and is a member of the highly respected Room 204 writer development program.
Gemma Rowlands
Proofreader & Quality Checker
Gemma is our eagle-eyed proofreader from North West England. She has over 12 years’ experience in the publishing industry working for both independent authors and businesses, as well as a BSc in Psychology.
Lola Brown
Publishing Intern
Lola is our publishing intern, focusing on beta-reading, editing, and more. She is currently an English Literature student at the University of Birmingham and is gaining experience in the publishing industry.
Our Helpers
TopHat
Resident Philosopher
TopHat is our resident philosopher and a practicing Stoic. She spends a lot of time contemplating the important questions in life, like “chicken or salmon?” She’s virtuous and gentle, never hurts people, and she likes a lap nap, especially during work hours.
Sid and Robin
Edi-pawrial Quality
Brothers Sid and Robin are the esteemed heads of edi-pawrial quality control, making sure our critiques are purrrfect. You will often find this pair snoozing in the sun while half-listening to classic vinyls.
Pollyanna
Audiobark Narrator
It’s not all cats here. Pollyanna is our number one audiobark narrator. She is a very vocal pup, specifically at the local park when inquiring about squirrels. Her expertise in narration comes from a lifelong passion for howling in the car.
Our Partners
We offer internships and mentoring through the University of Birmingham. Please see their website for information about B-Experienced internships, PSM placements, and mentoring.
Ameesha offers a free book shepherding session to NatWest Accelerator members. Please speak to your hub manager for details on how to book.
We offer opportunities to disadvantaged young people through Birmingham-based charity Sport4Life. Please see their website for details.
