What you can expect
Aldila Press offers editorial, translation, ghostwriting and publishing services. Our publication works on a flexible hybrid publishing model based on client and work. A hybrid publishing involves a reasonable fee at a rate reflecting the labour and other costs of the services you request and of production. We are also open, for suitable works, to discuss arrangements based on royalty sharing, with the majority of revenue received by us going to the author. Every writer is unique and we are happy to discuss an arrangement that might work for you.
Branded Publishing and Online Publishing
Reach out to us for a quote on our publishing services. If you have a completed manuscript, or if you have a draft that still requires work, we can help. We will take your work to a final finished and published book that you can be proud of.
Translation
Do you have an Italian work that is not well-known in the English-speaking world, but deserves to be? Would you like to see your English language work published in Italian? You can see examples of our translation in Matteo Bandello’s Romeo and Juliet (2023), Luigi Capuana’s The Dragon the Witch and the Daughters (Il Drago) (2023), Italy Unveiled: A Journey in Poetry by Luke Whitington (2025) and Cinthio’s Desdemona: the Story that Inspired Othello (2025). Below is some of the reviews of our translation work.
Translation is a treacherous path to tread: capturing the essence of art created in a particular language by pouring it into the vessel of another, is a painstakingly arduous task that very few excel in. Just by dint of the finesse, sophistication yet accessibility of the prose, one can easily gauge how wonderfully this task has been accomplished by Curtotti. (The Aesthete Nerd review on Goodreads of Matteo Bandello, A New English Translation by Michael Curtotti)
This amazing translation by Michael Curtotti of the original “Romeo and Juliet” revives the nearly forgotten masterpiece of Matteo Bandello. … Michael Curtotti’s writing style is a harmonious blend of elegance and accessibility, making it a delightful experience for both seasoned literature enthusiasts, native English speakers, and readers from diverse linguistic backgrounds. (Hins S. reader review on Netgalley)
The translation sings and captures the romantic atmosphere so beautifully. Michael Curtotti definitely did the story justice. This translation would enrich any study of Shakespeare’s versions and would perhaps even be incredibly beneficial to reluctant readers or students who just find Shakespeare challenging. (Reader review on Netgalley)
Ghostwriting
You are busy, but you have a great idea. We have the passion and time for writing. Contact us with ghostwriting requests for a quotation.
I had the pleasure of working with Michael Curtotti on a recent project, and the experience was outstanding. He understood the brief and helped craft the tone and direction I was aiming for. It was a seamless and collaborative effort in shaping the novella. I highly recommend Michael for any writing project requiring research, quality and professionalism. I look forward to working with Michael on several more future projects. (Linda)
Proofreading
Proofreading targets surface level errors. Our proofreading services return your draft to you with grammatical, typographical and spelling errors marked up with corrections.
Copy Editing
Copy editing focusses on general syntax and readability of your draft. We will help you with recommended improvements to your text, based on the values that you would like your text to express; and identifying areas where your text needs improvement.
Author Website
If you would like your own author website, but don’t know where to start, we can help. Beyond Foreignness is an Aldila Press publication, and we can help you create your own website, styled to your preferences.
Contact Us or book a free 30 minute consultation
To enquire about any of the above services, request a quote or ask a question, contact us on michael@aldilapress.com or call +61 469 053 749. Please include your name, email, phone number, details of the project you are working on and the services you are asking about.
Alternatively use the booking calendar below to book a 30 minute free consultation with Michael. We’ll arrange a video call with you.
