Miranda West

Miranda West is the founder and publisher of The Do Book Company, an independent publishing house based in London, England.14 She established the company in May 2013, with offices located in Shoreditch, London.1

Career Background

Miranda has over 20 years of experience in the publishing industry.3 Prior to founding The Do Book Company, she worked in editorial roles at major UK publishing houses.2 Her decision to start her own company came after moving abroad due to her husband's job relocation, which provided an opportunity to pursue a more flexible and creative career path.2

The Do Book Company

The Do Book Company is closely associated with the Do Lectures, an annual ideas festival.1 The company publishes books written by speakers from the Do Lectures, focusing on practical guides that inspire action.2 Their motto is "books to inspire action," and they aim to create pocket-sized books packed with possibilities.35

Publishing Philosophy

Miranda's approach to publishing emphasizes:

1. Working with authors who are practitioners rather than professional writers
2. Focusing on the "doing" aspect rather than just theory
3. Ensuring books motivate readers to take action and create positive change2

Personal Insights

Miranda views success as creating a sustainable business with an engaged community that generates revenue to support product creation, cover overheads, and employ people.2 She has ambitious goals for the company, including aspiring to run "the coolest publishing company on the planet" and having everyone read or own at least one Do book.2

As of 2024, Miranda continues to lead The Do Book Company, sharing her experiences and reflecting on the company's journey in various forums and interviews.6