Publishing

Publishing at Scale Built for Trade and Education.

We deliver end-to-end publishing services for trade, educational, academic, and custom publishers worldwide. From fast-moving frontlists to long-running education programs, we help publishers meet deadlines, maintain quality, and scale with confidence across print, digital, and accessible formats.

For trade publishers, that means managing fast-moving frontlists and multi-format outputs without compromising consistency or speed. For educational and academic publishers, it means sustaining complex programs, accessibility requirements, and evolving standards with equal rigor.

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Our Publishing Services

Comprehensive publishing services for educational, trade, and academic publishers.

We support publishers from early concept through completed manuscripts, shaping content that is accurate, engaging, and ready to scale across formats.

We partner with publishers early in the development process to shape content that is accurate, engaging, and aligned with market needs, editorial vision, and instructional intent where learning outcomes apply. Our teams work across subjects, formats, and audiences—supporting both new product development and updates to existing titles.

We balance editorial ambition with production realities to ensure content is designed to scale across print, digital, and hybrid delivery models.

What this looks like in practice:

Manuscript and content development support
Program- and product-level content planning
Collaboration with authors and subject matter experts
Content refreshes and new edition development
Alignment with market and adoption requirements

Our editorial teams deliver consistency, accuracy, and clarity across titles and programs supporting quality at scale.

Strong editorial services are essential to quality publishing, especially across large programs and fast-moving lists. Our editorial teams manage complexity across titles, authors, and workflows while maintaining consistency, accuracy, and voice.

We support both trade and education publishers with editorial processes designed for speed, clarity, and reliability—without sacrificing quality.

What this looks like in practice:

Developmental editing and copyediting
Proofreading and indexing
Editorial style and voice management
Fact-checking and quality assurance
Coordination across authors, editors, and production teams

We produce production-ready layouts for print and digital formats that meet technical requirements and support long-term reuse.

We deliver professional composition and layout services for a wide range of publishing formats, ensuring files meet printer, distributor, and platform specifications. Our teams are experienced with complex layouts, illustration-heavy content, and multi-edition programs.

Design decisions are made with downstream production, reprints, and digital reuse in mind.

What this looks like in practice:

Composition for hardcover, paperback, mass market, and large-print editions
Interior layout and pagination
Series- and imprint-level consistency
File takeovers and revision passes
Print- and digital-ready file preparation

We create multi-format digital outputs designed for global distribution, platform compatibility, and future reuse.

We create digital-ready assets that support today’s distribution ecosystems while enabling long-term reuse. From eBooks to structured content, our digital production services are designed to integrate seamlessly with existing workflows.

Our teams ensure consistency across formats and platforms—reducing rework and accelerating time to market.

What this looks like in practice:

eBook production across all major formats
EPUB and fixed-layout digital outputs
XML and structured content workflows
Optimized ePDFs for review and distribution
Multi-platform delivery support

Our creative teams develop visual systems and media assets that enhance clarity, usability, and reader engagement.

Our creative teams design visual assets that enhance comprehension, usability, and reader engagement. We work closely with editorial and production teams to ensure visuals align with content goals and production requirements.

This includes both trade publishing design and media-rich assets often required in education publishing programs.

What this looks like in practice:

Cover and interior design
Illustrations, infographics, and technical art
Media asset development and optimization
Visual standards and template systems
Support for illustration-heavy and STEM content

Accessibility is integrated into our production workflows to support inclusive, compliant, and future-ready publishing.

Accessibility is integrated into our publishing workflows rather than treated as a final compliance step. We support publishers in meeting current standards while maintaining content integrity and usability.

Our experience with large-scale education publishing programs strengthens our ability to deliver accessible trade content that is inclusive and future-ready.

What this looks like in practice:

NIMAS-compliant file preparation
Accessible eBook production
OCR and keying from hardcopy or scanned materials
Image redraws and corrections to support accessibility
Accessibility review and remediation of legacy content

We provide reliable support for reprints, print-on-demand, and backlist programs with consistent quality and fast turnaround.

We help publishers manage reprints, print-on-demand (POD), and long-running backlist programs efficiently. Our processes are designed to support frequent updates, short turnarounds, and consistent quality across editions.

This allows publishers to respond quickly to market demand without disrupting core workflows.

What this looks like in practice:

Printer-ready file creation
POD output preparation
Reprints and revised editions
Version control and asset management
Ongoing backlist maintenance

Our workflows are built to support speed, volume, and consistency across complex publishing programs.

Publishing at scale requires disciplined workflows and reliable delivery models. We integrate seamlessly with publisher systems, tools, and schedules supporting parallel production and predictable outcomes.

Our global delivery model enables publishers to scale production while maintaining clear communication and accountability.

What this looks like in practice:

Parallel production workflows
Quality assurance embedded at each stage
Short-turnaround schedule support
Integration with publisher systems and processes
Scalable delivery across global teams

We help publishers clear, prepare, and future-proof content so it is ready for publication, reuse, and distribution.

Publishing at scale requires careful attention to rights, permissions, and content readiness. We support publishers in preparing content for release by managing permissions, legacy materials, and documentation that ensures content is publishable, reusable, and compliant.

Our teams help reduce downstream risk by addressing rights and readiness early in the production process.

What this looks like in practice:

Text, image, and media permissions support
Rights documentation and tracking
Legacy content review and preparation
Content readiness checks prior to production
Support for reprints, revisions, and new editions

Success Stories

See how we have helped organizations transform their educational offerings.

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Core Knowledge Foundation

K–12 History & Geography Curriculum

Core Knowledge Foundation

We customized a history and geography series mapped to the organization's educational philosophy.

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Spanish-First & Bilingual Curriculum Development

K–12 & World Language Publishing • Spanish & Dual Language Programs

Spanish-First & Bilingual Curriculum Development

Delivered Spanish-first and bilingual instructional programs through disciplined transadaptation, supporting culturally authentic learning at scale.

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Our Publishing Approach

Our publishing work is grounded in partnership, process, and precision whether supporting fast-moving trade lists or sustained education programs.

Publisher Partnership

We integrate with your editorial workflows, brand standards, and production systems.

Scalable Teams

Flexible, relevant global resourcing supports volume without sacrificing quality.

Quality Assurance

Rigorous QA ensures accuracy, consistency, and accessibility at every stage.

Market Readiness

We stay aligned with evolving formats, standards, and distribution requirements.

Global Delivery Model

Six Red Marbles serves publishers in the US and UK, with a dedicated delivery center in India providing scalable production support. This global model enables parallel workflows, extended time-zone coverage, and predictable turnaround across both frontlist surges and sustained publishing programs while maintaining consistent quality control and standards alignment.

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Our Partners

It’s been wonderful working with Six Red Marbles. The collaboration was smooth, professional, and resulted in a strong final product.

West Academic

As we looked to scale our financial literacy programs and reach younger learners, we needed a partner who could bring our curriculum to life. Six Red Marbles helped us transform strong content into an engaging, game-based experience.

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Fit Money

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