Find the people who help books get finished

Global design marketplace offering book cover design contests and direct designer hire across all genres and budgets.

• Cover designers

Long-established London agency with a strong literary fiction list and dedicated agents across fiction, non-fiction, and children's.

• Literary agents

• Open to submissions: Yes

The professional organisation for US editors: their Freelance Finder directory connects authors with vetted member copy editors.

• Copy and line editors

Ireland's national professional association for editors and proofreaders: directory of accredited members across all genres.

• Copy and line editors

• Initial consultation at no charge
• Sample edit available

Accredited Australian editorial team offering developmental editing, copy editing and proofreading across fiction and non-fiction.

• Developmental editors

• Sample edit available

Award-winning author offering developmental editing and manuscript critique.

• Developmental editors

• Initial consultation at no charge

The leading global membership organisation for self-publishing authors: guidance, vetted service ratings, and a strong author community.

• Self-publishing services

Former Macmillan and Penguin Random House editor specialising in historical mystery, espionage, and psychological thriller.

• Developmental editors

• Sample edit available

The world's largest self-publishing platform with no charge to publish ebooks and print-on-demand paperbacks on Amazon.

• Self-publishing services

US browser-based book formatting tool: write and format your manuscript for ebook and print in one tool, with KDP and IngramSpark-ready export.

• Self-publishing services

CIEP Advanced Professional Member with 300+ projects and 22 million words edited since 2015.

• Copy and line editors

• Initial consultation at no charge
• Sample edit available

Manuscript assessments from editors with direct publishing house and literary agency experience.

• Developmental editors

UK-based design studio offering custom cover design, illustration, and premade covers for self-publishing authors.

• Cover designers

Long-established US editorial collective offering developmental editing, copy editing, and proofreading across all major genres.

• Developmental editors

• Sample edit available

Qualified UK-based copy editor and proofreader with competitive rates and eBook formatting for self-publishing authors.

• Copy and line editors

• Sample edit available

Auckland-based full-service self-publishing company helping New Zealand authors from manuscript to bookshelf.

• Self-publishing services

• Initial consultation at no charge

US-based full-service self-publishing company: editing, design, printing, global distribution, and a direct-sales bookshop.

• Self-publishing services

• Initial consultation at no charge

Dublin-based proofreading and editing service using three editors per manuscript for rigorous quality assurance.

• Proofreaders

• Initial consultation at no charge
• Sample edit available

Speculative fiction and horror specialist proofreader with publisher clients and a strong independent author reputation.

• Proofreaders

• Sample edit available

CIEP Professional Member specialising in romance fiction with 200+ books edited and publisher clients including Hachette and Simon & Schuster.

• Copy and line editors

• Sample edit available

Melbourne-based full-service self-publishing company helping Australian authors from manuscript to market.

• Self-publishing services

• Initial consultation at no charge

Drogheda-based full-service self-publishing company helping Irish authors from manuscript to publication since 2006.

• Self-publishing services

• Initial consultation at no charge

Transatlantic literary consultancy matching writers with industry-level editors.

• Developmental editors

• Initial consultation at no charge

Australia's leading literary agency, part of the global Curtis Brown group, representing major Australian and international authors.

• Literary agents

• Open to submissions: Yes

One of the UK's largest and most prestigious literary agencies, representing authors across all major genres.

• Literary agents

• Open to submissions: Yes

US-based full-service book design studio known for high-quality custom covers at competitive pricing: strong indie author reputation.

• Cover designers

Major commercial fiction agency with multiple #1 bestsellers and specialist departments for crime, women's fiction, and children's books.

• Literary agents

• Open to submissions: Yes

One of London's oldest and most established full-service literary agencies, with a major international rights department.

• Literary agents

• Open to submissions: Yes

CIEP Advanced Professional Member with transparent published pricing and specialism in historical fiction and mysteries.

• Copy and line editors

• Sample edit available

New York agency known for deep editorial focus and representing authors across literary, commercial, and genre fiction at the highest level.

• Literary agents

• Open to submissions: Yes

Freelance copy editor specialising in romance and commercial fiction with transparent pricing and a large self-publishing author client base.

• Copy and line editors

• Sample edit available

Ebook aggregator with no upfront charge, distributing to Apple Books, Kobo, Barnes & Noble, and 40+ retailers: the easiest wide distribution option.

• Self-publishing services

Cape Town-based copy editing and proofreading service specialising in South African authors and academic writing.

• Copy and line editors

• Sample edit available

Edinburgh-based editor with 30+ years of publishing experience and a specialist postgraduate qualification in fantasy fiction.

• Copy and line editors

• Initial consultation at no charge

Canada's national editorial association connecting authors with certified professional editors and proofreaders.

• Proofreaders

• Initial consultation at no charge
• Sample edit available

New York boutique agency representing commercial and genre fiction, including science fiction, fantasy, romance, thrillers, and children's books.

• Literary agents

• Open to submissions: Yes

Boutique London agency known for a welcoming, accessible approach to submissions and a one-week response commitment.

• Literary agents

• Open to submissions: Yes

US genre fiction cover designer and illustrator specialising in fantasy, horror, and dark speculative fiction.

• Cover designers

Editorial services from the writing school of the renowned Faber & Faber publishing house.

• Developmental editors

Award-winning Nashville design studio with Big 5 publisher clients and credits across bestselling and prize-winning books.

• Cover designers

Respected Oxford-based agency with a strong track record in literary fiction, prize-winning authors, and narrative non-fiction.

• Literary agents

• Open to submissions: Yes

Canadian-founded but North America-wide editorial training and services platform with a certified proofreader directory for fiction.

• Proofreaders

• Sample edit available

NZALA-member Wellington agency specialising exclusively in New Zealand writers and illustrators for the children's and YA market.

• Literary agents

• Open to submissions: Not known

Australian collective of experienced editors with backgrounds in major publishing houses including Allen & Unwin and Bookouture.

• Copy and line editors

• Sample edit available

Boutique Australian proofreading service with 13+ years delivering bespoke, high-accuracy proofreading for authors and businesses.

• Proofreaders

• Sample edit available

Prolific US cover designer with thousands of indie author credits and published pricing across ebook and print packages.

• Cover designers

Freelance cover designer with 20 years' experience working exclusively with self-publishing authors. Published pricing and fast turnaround.

• Cover designers

Auckland literary agency founded by publishing veterans with 40+ and 25+ years of experience in NZ, UK and US publishing.

• Literary agents

• Open to submissions: Yes

Former Sourcebooks Casablancas developmental and line editor with 20+ years of fiction editing experience.

• Developmental editors

• Sample edit available

Scotland-based CIEP member with 300+ books edited and publisher clients including Bloodhound Books and Joffe Books.

• Proofreaders

Full-service Canadian editorial team offering copy editing, developmental editing and proofreading for indie and traditional authors.

• Copy and line editors

• Initial consultation at no charge
• Sample edit available

Specialist book cover jobs board connecting authors with pre-approved professional cover designers.

• Cover designers

The world's largest book distributor: publisher services for independent authors seeking bookshop and library distribution beyond Amazon.

• Self-publishing services

The professional standard platform for wide print and ebook distribution: the route to bookshops, libraries, and 40,000+ global retailers.

• Self-publishing services

New York agency representing major literary and commercial fiction authors: strong non-fiction and narrative journalism list.

• Literary agents

• Open to submissions: Yes

One of New York's most prestigious full-service literary agencies: representing major fiction and non-fiction authors for over 50 years.

• Literary agents

• Open to submissions: Yes

Toronto-based developmental editor with Poynter ACES certification and Simon Fraser University editing credentials.

• Developmental editors

• Initial consultation at no charge
• Sample edit available

Former acquisition editor and published author offering line editing and developmental services across romance and commercial fiction.

• Copy and line editors

Big 5-standard developmental editing matched to your genre and editor.

• Developmental editors

CIEP Advanced Professional Member with 15+ years proofreading fiction and non-fiction for authors and publishers.

• Proofreaders

Interior Formatting, Typography

• Cover designers

• Sample edit available

New York-based ACES member and editorial freelancer with 30+ years of publishing experience and a focus on non-fiction.

• Proofreaders

Professional copy editor and proofreader recommended by The Creative Penn and specialising in non-fiction and memoir.

• Copy and line editors

• Sample edit available

Crime, thriller and mystery specialist with 30 years' publishing experience and 700+ books edited.

• Proofreaders

• Sample edit available

North Carolina-based print-on-demand platform with no charge to publish ebooks and print books, with direct sales and global retail distribution.

• Self-publishing services

Award-winning London agency with a strong commercial fiction track record and a diverse international client list.

• Literary agents

• Open to submissions: Yes

Melbourne-based editorial agency offering structural editing, copy editing and proofreading from experienced publishing professionals.

• Developmental editors

• Sample edit available

One of Ireland's most prestigious literary agencies, representing Booker-shortlisted, New York Times and Sunday Times bestselling authors.

• Literary agents

• Open to submissions: Yes

Freelance book cover designer and illustrator with publisher and indie author clients across multiple genres.

• Cover designers

London-based editor with 12+ years working with Pan Macmillan, Persephone Books, and Peninsula Press.

• Developmental editors

• Initial consultation at no charge

Former literary agent turned developmental editor with 15+ years of publishing experience.

• Developmental editors

Bay Area editor and book coach with 15+ years in publishing and a reputation for nurturing debut literary voices.

• Developmental editors

• Initial consultation at no charge

British Book Awards Designer of the Year 2022. Hugo Award finalist 2024 and 2025. Former Penguin Random House and HarperCollins designer.

• Cover designers

High-profile London agency whose clients include Richard Osman, Jessie Burton and multiple Sunday Times #1 bestsellers.

• Literary agents

• Open to submissions: Yes

Book doctor and manuscript consultant with a track record of working with major publishers.

• Developmental editors

• Initial consultation at no charge

UK self-publishing service with packages from £639 and international distribution to 195 countries and 39,000+ global retailers.

• Self-publishing services

• Initial consultation at no charge

London-based editor working with Penguin Random House and BBC Books alongside independent authors.

• Developmental editors

• Initial consultation at no charge

Australian editor and proofreader offering gentle, constructive feedback with a 1,000-word sample edit at no charge for new clients.

• Proofreaders

• Initial consultation at no charge
• Sample edit available

New Zealand's national author organisation offering a directory of professional editors and proofreaders for NZ authors.

• Proofreaders

• Initial consultation at no charge
• Sample edit available

Dublin-based self-publishing service helping Irish authors publish and distribute their books in print and digital formats.

• Self-publishing services

• Initial consultation at no charge

Scotland-based CIEP proofreader specialising in non-fiction with active CPD and strong professional development credentials.

• Proofreaders

US-based proofreading service with transparent per-page pricing and a roster of vetted professional proofreaders across genres.

• Proofreaders

• Sample edit available

Iowa-based proofreading service using a two-editor review model for every manuscript: double-checking catches more errors than single review.

• Proofreaders

South Africa's national publishers association providing a directory of professional editorial services for SA authors.

• Developmental editors

• Initial consultation at no charge
• Sample edit available

The most comprehensive US agent database, at no charge: filter, track, and research literary agents before querying.

• Literary agents

• Open to submissions: Not known

Former in-house editor at Penguin Random House, Faber, and Canongate: 2025 Printing Charity Rising Star Award recipient.

• Copy and line editors

• Initial consultation at no charge

South African self-publishing company offering complete publishing packages for SA authors including ISBN, design, printing and distribution.

• Self-publishing services

• Initial consultation at no charge

Curated marketplace of vetted publishing professionals: browse, compare, and request quotes from editors, designers, and more.

• Developmental editors
• Copy and line editors
• Proofreaders
• Cover designers
• Self-publishing services

• Sample edit available

Boutique US cover design studio with a speculative fiction focus and a reputation for distinctive, market-aware genre covers.

• Cover designers

London-based editor with 10+ years across fiction and non-fiction, including entertainment and true crime.

• Developmental editors

• Initial consultation at no charge
• Sample edit available

CIEP Professional Member with 390+ books edited and publisher clients including Pan Macmillan and Hodder & Stoughton.

• Copy and line editors

• Sample edit available

US editorial collective with a roster of specialist fiction editors covering fantasy, SFF, romance, and YA.

• Developmental editors

• Sample edit available

Developmental Editor, Proofreading, Interior Formatting, Self-Publishing Service

• Copy and line editors
• Self-publishing services

• Initial consultation at no charge

Established North American proofreading and editing service with ISO-certified quality management and fast turnaround options.

• Proofreaders

Bristol-based self-publishing consultancy: personalised, high-quality service with transparent pricing and ALLi Partner Member status.

• Self-publishing services

South Africa's national freelancers association connecting authors with qualified proofreaders and editors across the country.

• Proofreaders

• Initial consultation at no charge
• Sample edit available

UK copy editor specialising in commercial fiction with transparent guidance on industry pricing and a focus on writers seeking agent representation.

• Copy and line editors

• Initial consultation at no charge
• Sample edit available

Dublin-based editorial service by former Transworld Ireland editor Brian Langan, with 25+ years of publishing experience.

• Developmental editors

• Sample edit available

Marketplace of over 10,000 premade book covers across all fiction genres: affordable, fast, and publish-ready.

• Cover designers

Boutique London editorial service known for a highly personalised, writer-focused approach across fiction and non-fiction.

• Copy and line editors

• Initial consultation at no charge
• Sample edit available

The leading independent resource for self-publishing authors: guides at no charge, podcast, courses, and vetted tool and service recommendations.

• Self-publishing services

Established Arizona editorial consultancy with 20+ years connecting authors with vetted, publishing-house-trained professionals.

• Copy and line editors

• Sample edit available

Australia's leading online editorial service offering affordable professional book editing from industry-experienced editors.

• Copy and line editors

• Sample edit available

Specialist developmental and copy editing for historical fiction writers.

• Developmental editors

Ireland's leading publishing consultancy offering editorial assessment, mentoring and manuscript reports for writers seeking publication.

• Developmental editors

Georgia-based agency with 8,000+ titles placed: strong romance, fantasy, and women's fiction lists across US publishers.

• Literary agents

• Open to submissions: Yes

Dublin literary agency founded in 1989 representing fiction, non-fiction and children's authors across Ireland and internationally.

• Literary agents

• Open to submissions: Yes

The UK's first and longest-established editorial consultancy, founded in 1996.

• Developmental editors

Speculative fiction developmental editor with NYT bestseller and Hugo finalist clients.

• Developmental editors

Toronto-based literary agency founded in 2005, representing authors across all genres with a global rights network.

• Literary agents

• Open to submissions: Yes

London agency actively seeking debut writers and self-published authors with strong commercial track records.

• Literary agents

• Open to submissions: Yes

Major New York agency with a strong commercial fiction track record and active digital and audio rights capabilities.

• Literary agents

• Open to submissions: Yes

The UK's leading full-service self-publishing company: bespoke production, in-house distribution warehouse, and active bookshop sales representation.

• Self-publishing services

CIEP Advanced Professional Member with nearly two decades in publishing and clients at Pan Macmillan and Black Library.

• Copy and line editors

• Initial consultation at no charge
• Sample edit available

Experienced UK proofreader recommended by The Creative Penn, working across fiction and non-fiction.

• Proofreaders

Vancouver editorial firm specialising in plain language: writing, editing, and training for clear communication.

• Proofreaders

• Sample edit available

Canada's leading literary agency founded in 1970, representing major Canadian and international authors.

• Literary agents

• Open to submissions: Yes

Johannesburg-based editorial service offering developmental editing, copy editing and proofreading for South African authors.

• Developmental editors

• Initial consultation at no charge
• Sample edit available

New York agency representing some of the world's bestselling authors: a major force in commercial and genre fiction.

• Literary agents

• Open to submissions: Yes