Independent Nonfiction Publisher

Books that give you
something to do with what you read.

Hanscombe Books publishes practical nonfiction with no fluff: productivity, writing careers, language learning, and memoir, written to be used, not just read.

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4 titles in active print & ebook release ✓ Available on Amazon & Kindle Unlimited ✓ Paperbacks printed on sustainable groundwood paper ✓ Free writer tools, no signup required
The Catalog

Four books. Four very different reasons to pick one up.

Every Hanscombe Books title is written to solve a specific problem, not to pad a shelf.

Digital Minimalism for the Modern Professional book cover

Digital Minimalism

A practical reset for professionals drowning in notifications. Reclaim your focus without throwing out your tech.

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Ghostwriting 101: Launch Your Dream Career book cover

Ghostwriting 101

From first pitch to sustainable income: the business side of ghostwriting no one teaches you.

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Speak Japanese Like a Native book cover

Speak Japanese Like a Native

Skip the kanji. Learn 3,000+ spoken words and real, standard Tokyo Japanese from page one.

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Life in South Africa book cover

Life in South Africa

A firsthand account of crime, corruption, and the fight to hold a country together.

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Made Thoughtfully

Printed with a lighter footprint.

Every Hanscombe Books paperback is printed on groundwood paper, a more environmentally friendly alternative to standard printing stock, using more of the harvested tree with less chemical processing.

It's a small choice, but it's one we make on every print run, not just when it's convenient.

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Why groundwood paper? It uses mechanical pulping rather than heavy chemical treatment, which means less waste and lower energy use per print run, without compromising the readability or feel of the finished book.

For Authors & Writers

Free tools, no strings attached.

Whether you're drafting, formatting, or designing a cover, we've collected a handful of free tools worth knowing about.