Developmental Editing
We read your manuscript the way a reader will — then show you where the story slows, where it soars, and how to make every chapter earn its place.
Editing · Publishing · BooksellingHonouring your voice,celebrating
Honouring your voice,celebrating
your story.
Reminiscent of the feathery flourish of the peacock's fan and the keen, vigilant eyes of the wise old owl, we're committed to delivering powerful content services to our discerning clientele. We are a boutique editing and publishing house. We refine your words, design your book, and put it into readers' hands — then sell it right here in our own shop.
What We Do
From first draft to finished book
A complete editorial and publishing service for authors who want their work handled with care — and sold with pride.
Copyediting & Proofreading
Line-by-line correction of grammar, consistency, and style, followed by a final proofread against the typeset pages before anything goes to print.
Book Design & Typesetting
Cover concepts, interior layout, and print-ready files. We design books that look as considered on the shelf as they read on the page.
Publishing & Distribution
ISBN registration, print coordination, and distribution setup so your title reaches readers worldwide.
Ghost Writing
Stuck for words? We help you conquer the challenge of the blank screen and help shape your thoughts into your next masterpiece.
Marketing Services
Back-cover copy, author bio, press release, and social-ready assets so your launch has a voice before the first copy is sold.
Our Story
A small house with a long memory for good writing
The Peacock & The Owl was borne from a steadfast heart with a passion for quality and excellence. With over 20 years of experience the field of Communications, it has always been about helping people share their stories with the world.
And because we publish what we edit, our shop is stocked with the very books we helped bring into the world — each one a project we still remember fondly.
Our Published Books
Browse the titles — order directly via WhatsApp.
The Art of Tarot Guidebook
Dive into this treasure trove of tarot. Learn the history and practical but powerful use of this ancient divination tool.
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Foundations of Small Business
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Letters to My Younger Self
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The Kitchen Table Cookbook
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Whispers in the Karoo
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Let's talk about your manuscript
Send us a few pages, a synopsis, or just an idea. We'll reply within two working days with an honest assessment and a quote.
+27 73 865 7468
pdhevaraj@peacockandowl.co.za
Morningside Manor, Sandton, Gauteng, 2196
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