Faber Factory is a leading eBook conversion and distribution service. We are proud to represent over 100 of the finest independent publishers in the world, helping them achieve strong sales results and sharing with them our unique digital publishing insights.
About Faber Factory
Faber Factory is a leading eBook conversion and distribution service. Part of Faber and Faber, our service is designed for publishers by publishers. We currently convert and distribute eBooks on behalf of over 100 independent publishers.
We have strong relationships with all the retailers and aggregators to whom we distribute – including Amazon, Apple, Kobo and Google among others – and manage the whole process for you, including helping you submit to their latest promotions.
There is no joining cost or start-up fee*. We operate on a commission basis and commission is only levied if a sale is made. We also offer a conversion service at a competitive rate. Learn more about the service below, or email us if you’d like to request a meeting.
*subject to sales and revenue during initial discussion
With their support we have hit the ground running with our eBook publishing, and our sales in this area are growing exponentially.
Candida Lacey, Director, Myriad Editions
Meet the Faber Factory Team
Judith Gates
Director of Faber Factory/Production Director
I have worked at Faber since 1999 in various Production roles and assisted in running the operations side of Factory from 2017-2018. I rejoined the Factory team in 2019 and am currently working across eBook and print services.
Hassan Ali
Faber Factory Manager
I worked in sales for a Faber Factory publisher for two years before joining the team in 2019. I oversee the day-to-day running of the Factory, particularly operations and long-term development work, and am the primary point of contact for prospective publishers and retailers.
Lili Wilson
Faber Factory Account Executive
I joined Faber Factory in 2021 working on the conversion process and now look after the promotions and sales side of Factory. I work on the promotional pricing for publishers as well as submitting titles for a wide range of retailer-led promotions.
Megan Lloyd
Faber Factory Assistant
I started here in Faber Factory in 2022 and I oversee the conversions process, to ensure the eBooks are produced efficiently, and to a high quality. I also converse with publishers regarding any conversion queries, to answer questions and resolve any problems.
Arianna Manzin
Senior Production Controller, Print Service
I joined Faber &Faber in 2022, after working in Production for a few years. I am part of the Production department at Faber and I manage the Factory Print Service. I look after the entire publishing process for our established publishers and I am their first point of contact. I also manage the relationships with our suppliers and with prospective publishers.
Faber Factory was honoured with the GBS Services to Independent Publishers Award for its “deft” handling of eBook production and distribution, “generous” sharing of market knowledge and “first-rate” client care.
The Bookseller
Our Services
Conversion
Faber Factory offers a professional conversion service at very competitive rates. This includes:
• Fast turnaround time
• Reflowable EPUB and Mobi files are offered as standard, and we can also create web ready PDFs and fixed format files if requested
• Expert advice on file formats for different types of content
• Minor corrections and content updates free of charge for files converted by us
• An optional service if you prefer to provide finished files yourself
Distribution
We deliver your titles to a global network of retailers, aggregators and libraries via our centralised distribution channels.
This means:
• Quick and efficient distribution of files and metadata
• Quick and efficient updates to files and metadata (for new editions, new covers, pricing updates, etc.)
• ONIX support for metadata delivery
Monitoring backlist for quality errors
• Continuous assessment for potential new vendors
Promotion
We work with retailers to help you submit your titles to various promotions efficiently and effectively.
This means:
• Coordinating retailer promotions
• Notifying you of promotional schedules
• Enabling you to run your own independent marketing/promotions via quick and easy price changes
The Faber Factory team has been great to work with ever since Allison & Busby formed part of the launch in 2010. Our eBooks are reaching ever more readers and they are always working to offer us something new in terms of workshops and analytic tools.
Lesley Crooks, Publishing Manager, Allison & Busby
As an independent publisher, joining Faber Factory is the best thing we could have done to up our game: digital sales have defied expectation; in fact, it’s been nothing but rewarding to work with their bijou-and-brilliant team.
Justin David, Inkandescent
Resources
Faber Factory take pleasure in our own successes and have created a family of independent publishers. Each member of the team is very quick to respond, always very efficient and a pleasure to deal with.
Halban Publishers
Contact Faber Factory
If you’d like to get in touch, please send us an email at factory@faber.co.uk
Alternatively, please use the contact form opposite and we will get back to you as soon as possible.